BOKU Start-up of the Year

Holloid - a BOKU spin-off - is the winner of the BOKU Start-up Award 2023. Based on a BOKU technology, Holloid offers real-time 3D imaging and 3D measurements of bacteria, algae, yeasts, microplastics and other particles, enabling inline monitoring solutions for various production facilities in industries such as pharma, food and biotech.

The BOKU Start-up Prize 2022 was awarded to Wastics GmbH.

Wastics GmbH offers an end-to-end service solution for waste management and recycling. Companies can use Wastics to find suitable disposal partners for their waste and increase their recycling rate while reducing costs and administrative work. Waste collectors and treaters receive access to suitable enquiries and can create offers.

The award ceremony took place as part of the BOKU Start-up Day, organised by BOKU:BASE.

The BOKU Start-up Prize 2021 went to  Nourivit Technologies GmbH.

Nourivit Technologies GmbH offers an easy-to-use, sustainable and affordable alternative to agrochemicals. The BOKU spin-off has developed a product portfolio based on powerful microbes (bacteria and yeasts) and nutrient-rich calcium. These natural, microbial biostimulants enable farmers and their associated traders to achieve consistent yields while reducing the use of synthetic fertilisers, fungicides and antibiotics. In addition, the products help to reduce CO2 emissions in agriculture. Currently, the company offers 4 blends of microbes and 2 calcium formulations that are specifically combined for the different areas of application (soil, plant, livestock).

Start-up Organic Tools with the fruit caterpillar was chosen as a BOKU start-up 2020. Organic Tools GmbH develops and distributes smart tools for managers of agroforestry systems. Using simple and smart technology, the fruit caterpillar helps to increase the economic profitability of orchards - as traditional agroforestry systems - while at the same time sustainably preserving ecologically valuable habitats.

Young companies that are based on innovative business ideas and have a BOKU connection have applied for the BOKU Start-up of the Year 2019 competition. Among the entries, the start-up Vienna Textile Lab was selected. The Viennese start-up uses bacteria to produce natural dyes for colouring textiles. Compared to synthetic dyes, this is far more environmentally friendly, both in terms of production and the dyeing process itself.