Future Skills for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Monday, 24 November 2025, at University of Applied Sciences in St. Pölten
As part of International Week 2025, we will be focusing on skills that will shape the future for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Marketplace with representatives and stakeholders from the startup scene
3 – 5pm – Aula, Building B

Welcome and Introduction by Hannes Raffaseder (Chief Executive Officer)
5 – 5.15pm – Future Lab, Building B
Hannes Raffaseder is the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Applied Sciences and he will give an introduction and guide us through the event.

Interview Andrew Petter: Driver for Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship – How universities can contribute to regional impact
5.15 – 5.35pm – Future Lab, Building B
Andrew Petter is a former academic and provincial politician in British Columbia, Canada. After politics, he dedicated his work to education, serving two terms as president and vice-chancellor of Simon Fraser University from 2010 to 2020, being the director of Coast Capital Savings Credit Union since April 2024 and more. With his diverse experiences, he will talk about the drivers for social innovation and entrepreneurship.

Paneldiscussion
5.40 – 6.25pm – Future Lab, Building B
Dolores Volkert – Head of EIT Higher Education Initiative
Flávia Colus – Senior Researcher, PPMI HEInnovate
Klaus Sailer – Head of Strascheg Centers for Entrepreneurship, Munich
Doris Agneter – Head of tecnet equity

Video Pitches for the E³UDRES² Female Entrepreneurship Award
6.30pm – Future Lab, Building B

Panel II – to be announced
6.45 – 7.15pm – Future Lab, Building B

E³UDRES² Female Entrepreneurship Award – Award Ceremony and Closing
7.15 – 7.30pm – Future Lab, Building B
The E³UDRES² Award of Female Entrepreneurship has the clear mission to empower women as founders, innovators, and leaders in the European startup ecosystem. It encourages young women to step into leadership, helps build stronger support networks, and inspires the startup community to embrace diversity as a key driver of success. During International Week in St. Pölten on November 24, the applicant’s videos will be shown. A jury will decide on the winning teams on site. During the ceremony, the judging panel provides detailed feedback on the submissions, acknowledging strengths and innovation while also offering insights into the potential for growth and impact.

Subject to change!

Please register via e-mail: office@eudres.eu or through the form below!
Please note: Photo and video recordings will be taken during the event and may be used for publicity and documentation purposes.