www.innovationszentrum-weiz.at Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. W.E.I.Z. – Management Energy Agency W.E.I.Z. Energy and Real Estate Promoting a sensible and efficient use of energy „No high investments – individual and independent“ Franz Kern Management T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1101 [email protected] Funding Projects W.E.I.Z. Regional and international projects Preparation, coordination and implementation of economic, innnovation and R&D projects – on a regional, national and international level Bernadette Karner Management T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1123 [email protected] Real Estate Management W.E.I.Z. Real Estate and Business Location Development Comprehensive service for economy and business location development according to the One-Stop-Shop principle – customized and non-bureaucratic Roman Neubauer Management T: +43 (0) 3172 2319-191 [email protected] Innovation Network W.E.I.Z. The Innovation Network W.E.I.Z supports research, educational and social institutions, founders and start-up entrepreneurs, sole traders and small enterprises. • Funding advisory service for start-ups, founders and young entrepreneurs • Real estate development and lease • Management of regional, national and international funding projects • Independent energy-related services of the Energy Agency W.E.I.Z. • Business location development and business promotion Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. 6.700 m² area for offices, training and laboratories Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. Institutions and companies Number of employees at the location: Approximately 250 employees at present 2 Research Institutions • JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH MATERIALS – Institute for Surface Technologies and Photonics • Human Research GmbH 2 Educational Centers • Studien- und Technologie Transfer Zentrum Weiz • bfi Steiermark, bfi Bildungszentrum Weiz WEIZ SOZIAL 4 Social Institutions Verein für soziale Dienste im Bezirk Weiz • ARGE „Flexible Hilfen Weiz“ • Weiz Sozial (social services) • INNOVA Frauen- und Mädchen-Servicestelle (Counselling Center) • b.a.s. Steirische Gesellschaft für Suchtfragen (Drug Abuse Counselling) Start-ups, young enterpreneurs, sole traders and small enterprises Innoplan ... dem Fortschritt einen Schritt voraus Büro für Umwelt und Mobilität Abteilung IT Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. Building 1 & 2 Construction time: 15.01.1999 – 26.10.1999 Design / Energy concept: Passive-energy office building (biggest timber frame construction building in Central Europe) Costs: € 2,3 mio. Total area: 2.070 m² (excl. Outdoor area) Rental area: 1.350 m² W.E.I.Z. 1 – Research & Founder Center Construction time: 21.4.2006 – 11.05.2007 Design / Energy concept: Cool-Box (Heating and Cooling with geothermal heat) Costs: € 3,3 mio. Total area: 2.842 m² (excl. Outdoor area) Rental area: 2.167 m² W.E.I.Z. 2 – Research & Founder Center Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. Building 3 & 4 Construction time: 02.10.2009 – 01.06.2010 Design / Energy concept: Life Cyle Cost building (energy and cost efficient heating/cooling) Costs: € 3,9 mio. Total area: 2.596 m² (excl. Outdoor area) Rental area: 2.313 m² W.E.I.Z. 3 – Education & Founder Center Construction time: 11.06.2012 – 04.10.2013 Design / Energy concept: Emission-neutral plus-energy building (focussing on energy- efficient lighting) Costs: € 1,5 mio. Total area: 909 m² (excl. Outdoor area) Rental area: 909 m² W.E.I.Z. 4 – Research Center Energy Agency W.E.I.Z. Being one of 13 officially certified Energy Agencies of the Province of Styria, the Energy Agency W.E.I.Z offers the following independent energy services for private households, companies and public institutions/local communities: • Issuing of Energy Certificates for new buildings, existing buildings, housing and business premises • Issuing of Positive Statements for new buildings • (Plus) Energy Consulting which gives orientation and helps with decisions regarding funding, energy costs and energy efficiency, new construction & refurbishment and renewable energy sources • Helping with applications for funding and grants, such as Oemag (PV systems), KPC (electrical mobility, lighting etc.), Klima:aktiv (Energy efficiency grant for agriculture, Energy efficiency grant for small companies) • Thermographic images and thermographic consulting for private and public buildings (packages such as Quick-Checks, Basis-Checks, Plus-Checks, Thermographic tours) • Qualification events such as Specialist Lectures, Experimental Workshops for children and young adults, Exhibitions/Guided Tours at the Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. Energy Agency W.E.I.Z. Officially certified Energy Agency of the Province of Styria Contacts Management Franz Kern Stefan Haidinger Energy Consulting and Energy Services Energy Consulting and Project Management T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1101 T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1125 [email protected] [email protected] Monika Poglitsch Andrea Dornhofer Energy Consulting and Energy Services Regional & International Energy Projects T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1125 T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1120 [email protected] [email protected] Funding Projects W.E.I.Z. Since it was established in 1997, and since the EU project BELOFICE, our Agency has handled more than 60 regional, national and international economy, innovation and R&D projects emphasizing on construction & energy, market access & internationalisation, networking & know-how transfer. City Impulses PEACE_Alps Smart Urban Industry H2020 GreenSoul SEAP_Alps IBN eccop.net BUILD SEE WoodC.A.R. CitiEnGov EuroSyn energy in minds! MULTI-transfer LIchtQuadrat HOT ICE femcoop PLUS SynENERGIE YURA ClimaNET iENERGY 2.0 DESENT CUL-Energy 4 Kids e-CULT E-Contract T.E.A.M. ökosan WEIZconnected CHANCE TMM Eduregio E+ Zentren Funding Projects W.E.I.Z. The Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. cooperates with partner organisations from all over the European Union. Our international economic, social, cultural and ecological activities together with various interest groups, enterprises, educational and research institutions bring about new impulses, networks and regional jobs. Regional and national funding support programs are provided by the SFG, FFG, KPC and AWS. In addition, the Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. offers support for founders and young entrepreneurs: • Funding possibilities • Application process • Project implementation • Project marketing • Project dissemination Contacts Management Bernadette Karner Tanja Friess Project Management Financial & Project Management T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1123 T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1122 [email protected] [email protected] Dijana Loder Nathalie Wagner Project Assistance Project Assistance T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1124 T: +43 (0) 664 397 1302 [email protected] [email protected] Real Estate Management W.E.I.Z. Economy and quality of life According to this motto, in the course of the „Steiermärkisches Gemeindestrukturreformgesetz“ (Styrian law for the restructuring of communities), valid from 01.01.2015, the community of Krottendorf and the municipality of Weiz were united and are now the Municipality of Weiz (NEW) – this was an important step in order to react to the necessities, requirements and needs of the Weiz companies in a more efficient and future oriented way. The business location Weiz stands out for the following characteristics: • Attractive industry and business zones • Vibrant region with future potential • Modern infrastructure, stability and growth • Competent support for the setting up of businesses and in the course of building negotiations • Modern research and educational institutions, Weiz is a town with a great number of schools • Innovation, research and development • Highly skilled workforce • Use of synergies due to the fact that there are many leading companies • Cultural town: Kunsthaus Weiz (Art House), Garten der Generationen (Garden of Generations) in Krottendorf • High quality of life Real Estate Management W.E.I.Z. Economic Area of Weiz The Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z. considers itself a regional economic catalyst focussing primarily on establishing industrial and trading companies. „We want to act as a One-Stop-Shop, carrying out all bureaucratic steps in one place and supporting you in reaching your goals. We help young enterprises to master their everyday bureaucratic tasks.“ Most important: We want to be an innovative economic space which is attractive for both large and small businesses. MADE IN W.E.I.Z. Contacts Roman Neubauer Franz Kern Economy and Business Location Development Economy and Business Location Development T: +43 (0) 3172 2319-191 T: +43 (0) 3172 603-1101 [email protected] [email protected] Seminar and Conference Rooms W.E.I.Z. Seminars, congresses, conferences & meetings – the Innovation Centre W.E.I.Z., with its seminar rooms, is the ideal location for events in the region of Weiz. • Seminar room 1 or 2 (40 m² each) For up to 35 people, depending on seating option • Seminar room 1&2 used together (80 m²) For up to 80 people, depending on seating option Reception area • Large reception desk with internet connection • Monitor for your personal announcements Seminar and Conference Rooms W.E.I.Z. Our 80 m2 training room offers innovative technology and free WLAN. Our high end media control system enables you to be ready for your presentation quickly. Media equipment • Full HD ceiling beamer • Sound system • Presenter