Sangeetha Brennsteiner🇦🇹

About Sangeetha Brennsteiner

Head of ARIES Incubator at ACE2-EU Alliance, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

“Innovation starts where curiosity meets community and where ideas find their courage.”

With 9+ years of experience in research, bioinformatics, and bioengineering — and 5 years in academia — I specialize in project leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and innovation strategy. Previously, I spent 5 years with the Hult Prize Foundation, mentoring student startups and working at the intersection of social entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

I’m passionate about turning complex challenges into scalable solutions — especially in the fields of tech innovation, biotech, and social impact. Always open to meaningful collaboration and new ideas.

I’m currently leading WP3 of the ACE²-EU project and heading the ARIES Incubator, where I support the transformation of academic research into real-world innovation. My focus is on building bridges between academia, industry, and entrepreneurship to empower researchers and students to turn ideas into impact.

💡 Let’s connect if you’re working on innovation, research commercialization, or building programs that empower people to create change.

Expertise

Sessions with Sangeetha Brennsteiner

• Mentorship Session (30 min): General mentorship

What mentees say

“I enjoyed speaking to Sangeetha. I like the advice she provides because it’s simple and encouraging. I hope to speak to her again soon!”

“I had a great session with Sangeetha! She was very helpful and knew a lot about her field which in turn helped me to gain understanding and insights.”

“I came to Sangeetha because I am moving to Japan this summer and I am also passionate about entrepreneurial causes. She gave me many insightful tips about working and living in Japan. She also shared her experiences as an entrepreneur as well as the opportunity of joining Hult Prize. Sangeetha is a great mentor who is approachable and encouraging! Much appreciated!”