Tanja Spennlingwimmer is an experienced leader with over 15 years in various executive roles. She currently serves as the Head of Deep Technology, Innovation Protection, and Entrepreneurship at AWS (Austria Wirtschaftsservice), the federal promotional bank. In this capacity, Tanja leads a team dedicated to helping startups and companies transform innovative ideas into successful business models and technologies.

Her career includes key positions at Business Upper Austria and Kapsch TrafficCom, as well as board roles at technology centers. With a passion for driving innovation, Tanja Spennlingwimmer is committed to strengthening Austria's position as a hub for innovation, a mission she approaches with pride and enthusiasm.