ViennaUP The Startup Festival
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Dive into ViennaUP's programme tracks
Programme Tracks
These five tracks help you navigate the ViennaUP programme so you can get the absolute most out of the festival - check it out.
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Tech
Where future technologies take center stage: from AI and deeptech to health innovation and beyond.
- Let's go!
Founders
Stories, learnings, and connection for those building startups and shaping what's next.
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Exploration
Big ideas, fresh formats, and surprising encounters across culture, exocsystems, and creativity.
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Investment
Where startups and investors come together to pitch, fundraise, network, and other exciting opportunities.
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Impact
Where bold ideas turn real-world challenges into lasting impact.
Meet the Viennese ecosystem
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12 ways Vienna supports international businesses
Competent support with your relocation, plentiful funding opportunities, a thriving international scene and outstanding quality of life - these are just some of the ways Vienna helps international businesses get settled and get ahead.
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A dynamic centre for startups
Vienna has firmly established itself as a lively hub for startups, offering a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators. Find out about the city's essential startup-enabling institutions.
- Investigate
Meet Vienna's smart solutions
Routinely ranked among the world's most liveable cities, Vienna believes that smart cities can improve quality of life while reducing emissions and increasing climate resilience. Explore at ViennaBusiness.
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Meet the city of technology
High-quality digital solutions from Vienna have a worldwide reputation for fairness, transparency and security. Learn more about the Viennese tech ecosystem on ViennaBusiness.
- Explore
Meet life sciences in Vienna
A true city of science, Vienna has long been a hotspot for progress and breakthroughs. As testament to the booming life sciences sector, many international pharma, medtech, and research companies relocate or start up here.
- Unfold
Meet the city of creative industries
Vienna is widely known for its impressive artistic and cultural legacy. Today, the city is a hub for creative and cultural industry, fostering a flourishing community whose work makes use of and generates creative technologies.
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LET THE FUN BEGIN
“Now in its sixth edition, ViennaUP continues to redefine startup festivals. It is a glittering showcase of a motivated, ultra-supportive community coming together to broaden horizons, push boundaries, and transform big ideas into real-world impact. Each year, beautiful Vienna sets the scene for the return of innovators, thinkers, and entrepreneurs from all over the world. They come to network, pitch, and get a taste of the flourishing Viennese startup scene – but most importantly, they come to grow.
The real spirit of ViennaUP is best experienced in person, and we look forward to welcoming each and every participant!”
Gabriele Tatzberger, Head of Startup Services
Vienna Business Agency
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