Astrid Weikmann
Remote Project Delivery (EN/DE) | Funded Programs, NGO & Scale-up Support
Experience
Program Operations Lead
Consortium SUSRUR
Coordinated operational delivery of a 7-month multi-country accelerator for 20+ SMEs in 5 European countries. Managed remote workflows, mentoring logistics, and cross-team communication. Achieved 81% participant retention and timely reporting. Skills: Agile Project Ops, Multi-country Coordination, Digital Platforms, Remote Facilitation
Program Co-Creator & Facilitator
ESG Innovation Lab – Business Modeling for Sustainability
Designed and delivered a workshop series on ESG innovation and sustainable business modeling for SMEs and startups. Supported participants in identifying ESG-linked innovation potential and translating regulatory requirements into business opportunities. The program combined hands-on exercises, strategic framing, and peer learning. Skills: ESG Innovation · Program Design · Business Modeling · Workshop Facilitation · SME Engagement · Regulatory Translation
Project Manager – Digital Health Program Design
Confidential / Public Funding Preparation
Developed a delivery-ready digital health platform concept including phased implementation, stakeholder coordination, regulatory alignment, and user-centred design. Applied for FFG funding from the Vienna Business Agency. Skills: HealthTech PM, Delivery Planning, Compliance, Product Structuring, UX Coordination
Program Manager – International Accelerator
UNIDO / International Consortium
Designed and facilitated an international cleantech accelerator for startups in five emerging markets (Botswana, Cuba, Ethiopia, Kenya, Peru). Managed curriculum, remote coordination across time zones, stakeholder communication and delivery – under a UNIDO/ITPO Italy mandate. Skills: Program Design · Lean Startup · Remote Delivery · Facilitation (EN/ES) · International Collaboration · Donor Coordination
Co-Founder & Managing Director (part-time)
WeDO5 – NPO
Founded and ran a non-profit supporting female-led impact startups through hands-on training formats and visibility. Developed and delivered programs such as NextGenBiz and Hacking4SDGs, co-organized 3 Techstars Startup Weekends, and led operational setup and community building. Skills: Female Empowerment · Impact Entrepreneurship · Program Development · Event Organization · Volunteer Coordination · Strategic Ops
Co-Founder & Program Designer
Good Future Business
Co-founded and led a strategic initiative offering accessible training formats for sustainable business development – focused on SMEs, solopreneurs and female founders 45+. Developed workshop programs using Service Design, ESG, and SDG principles. Delivered several pilots, built a trainer network and created the full online presence. Skills: Program Design · ESG & SDG · Service Design · Community Building · Website Structure & Content · Workshop Facilitation
Co-Designer & eLearning Coordinator
Export Stars – University of Tirana
Co-developed and implemented a digital training program in export management for students in Albania, funded by Risi Albania. Built the full Thinkific-based eLearning experience including content design, testing, and pilot facilitation. Skills: Digital Learning · UX in Education · Thinkific · Curriculum Development · Pilot Implementation
Founder & Consultant
Astrid Weikmann Consulting
Worked with startups, NGOs and public programs to deliver innovation, remote project execution, and funding-aligned delivery. Led programs like Export Stars, SDG Innovation Lab, and ESG-focused accelerators. Skills: Program Design, Workshop Facilitation, Grant Programs, Impact Strategy
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Experienced in Professional Services (11 years), Education (3.5 years), Healthcare (0.5 years), Energy (0.5 years), and Government and Administration (0.5 years).
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Experienced in Project Management (11 years), Strategy (11 years), Sustainability Management (11 years), Product Development (3.5 years), Operations (2 years), and Quality Assurance (0.5 years).
Summary
I support funded programs, NGOs and purpose-driven teams as a remote project delivery expert. With 10+ years of experience, I structure and manage programs, coordinate stakeholders and ensure results – across digital, sustainability, and innovation initiatives.
I specialize in remote-first execution, delivery for grants and accelerators, and multilingual stakeholder alignment (EN/DE). Clients value my ability to create clarity, structure and measurable outcomes in complex environments.
Available for project-based support, delivery coordination, and short-term impact missions.
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Education
Design Sprint School by Tenny Pinheiro
Design Sprint Master
Project Management Austria
IPMA Certified Project Manager Level D
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Master · Business Informatics · Vienna, Austria
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