We empower the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to tackle the grand challenges of tomorrow. With award-winning teaching, cutting-edge research, and strong ties to the business world, we bridge theory and practice to create real-world impact.

What We Do

For over 20 years, the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at WU Vienna has been a leading hub for research, education, and collaboration in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation management. Whether you're a student, company, researcher, or start-up — we help ideas grow into ventures, research into results, and people into changemakers.

Study at E&I

We offer hands-on, globally respected teaching formats that empower students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and act entrepreneurial - across our Bachelor SBWL, the Master’s Program in Strategy, Innovation & Management Control (SIMC), the Executive MBA, and our dissertation opportunities.
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Collaborate with Us

Looking to tackle a real business challenge with fresh perspectives and academic rigor? We’ve completed 1,200+ real-world projects with 300+ partners, including start-ups, SMEs, global corporates, and NGOs. Our project-based courses allow you to work with top-performing students, guided by faculty and supported by external coaches from consultancies like BCG and Accenture.
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Our Research

Our research focuses on the sources of innovation, user entrepreneurship, and the conditions that enable start-ups and innovations to thrive. We combine theory-building with empirical rigor and aim to publish in top international journals.
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Meet the Team

We are an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers, educators, and innovation experts. Together with our partners, we foster academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and impactful partnerships.
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