New Venture Scouting – St. Paul GmbH, founded in 2013 by Werner Wutscher, supports research institutions, spin-offs, and start-ups in turning ideas into market-ready solutions. Operating at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and industry, we strengthen tech transfer and research commercialization through consulting, acceleration, and coaching.
Werner has long-standing experience with national and international spin-offs and startups. Alongside his role at NVS, he serves on the advisory board of Invest Austria, advises the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economics via its Start-up Council, and provides executive leadership coaching.
Previously, Werner was Secretary General at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, Forestry and Water Management and COO of REWE International AG. With a career spanning administration, business, and innovation, he offers clients exceptional connections and insight. He holds a degree from Karl-Franzens-University Graz and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University.
At NVS, he is the driving force behind many of our initiatives — serving as a speaker, coach, and leveraging his strong network and expertise to strengthen everything we do.
Prior to his position at New Venture Scouting, Matthias worked in management consulting with a focus on people and culture, and contributed to independent consulting projects for SMEs.
He holds a degree in Business Psychology from Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences, with studies at Edinburgh Napier University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Vienna. His Master’s thesis explored ways to optimize commercialization and tech transfer processes in Austrian academic institutions.
At NVS, he manages projects related to spin-offs and research, and serves as the contact for universities on commercialization and tech transfer reports.
Daniela worked previously in in Open Innovation and Product Management and holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in International Business Administration from the University of Vienna, with studies in Italy and the Netherlands.
In 2024, she began her entrepreneurial journey with CollaboratEd, connecting students and companies for hands-on collaborations.
At NVS, she is the main contact for startups and partnerships, overseeing projects that support spin-offs, accelerators, and innovation programs.
Elisabeth has got long-standing experience in managing Open Innovation projects with organizations and clients from both the private and public sector. She is very passionate about facilitating all kinds of workshops, including co-creation workshops, business model innovation and strategy development and believes in the power of collaboration for innovation.
In early 2021 Elisabeth co-founded an organic grocery store and therefore knows first-hand what it means to develop a business idea into a start-up. Prior to her role in Open Innovation, Elisabeth worked for a multinational in the paper and packaging industry. She holds MA degrees in Chinese Studies and Development Studies from Vienna University.
At New Venture Scouting she takes care of project management, workshop design.
