BIC Bildungscenter
Large Austrian mentoring and business network founded in 1999, with more than 2,000 mentors, over 5,000 mentees/customers and 15 trainers and coaches. Its portfolio includes Business Cross Mentoring and internal mentoring formats.
Profile
BIC Bildungscenter was founded in 1999 as a nonprofit association and has developed into a large business, learning and mentoring network across Styria, Vienna and beyond. Its website reports 15 trainers and coaches, more than 2,000 mentors in the network and over 5,000 mentees or customers.
Corporate mentoring services
BIC combines professional learning, mentoring and networking. Its portfolio includes Business Cross Mentoring as well as internal mentoring formats. In cross-mentoring, companies nominate talent to be matched with experienced leaders from other organizations. The program is complemented by workshops, coaching and development formats.
For employers, BIC is particularly relevant as an established external program operator: it provides matching, access to a large mentor network and a structured supporting program.
Experience and references
The website points to more than 25 years of mentoring and networking experience. Published reference material includes organizations such as Hofburg Wien and Merkur Versicherung.
BIC also holds the Austrian equalitA quality label for supporting the advancement of women within organizations. This label is not an ICF or EMCC accreditation.
Other services
Beyond mentoring, BIC offers individual coaching, workshops and other qualification and networking formats. Its profile is particularly strong in career development, leadership, visibility and cross-industry networking for high performers.
Official sources: BIC · Mission and history · Business Cross Mentoring 2026