I’m overwhelmed by the spirit and energy, the number of people interested in innovation and over a thousand people that are into this entrepreneurial culture.
Podim brings together fast-growing startups, established companies, and innovation leaders.
Build meaningful partnerships, learn from unicorns and global companies, and turn innovation into real business impact.
Podim brings together fast-growing startups, established companies, and innovation leaders.
Build meaningful partnerships, learn from unicorns and global companies, and turn innovation into real business impact.
Partner with startups as they grow, scale, and enter new markets.
Meet founders looking for trusted collaborators — from hiring and marketing to legal, finance, and technology.
Discover startup solutions, explore partnerships, and benchmark with unicorns and global companies shaping the future of business.
I’m overwhelmed by the spirit and energy, the number of people interested in innovation and over a thousand people that are into this entrepreneurial culture.
Eran Davidson
Davidson & W Technology Growth, Israel
Podim is one of the biggest conferences regarding startups in this region and this part of the world.
Denis Đulalić
Genomed, Bosna & Hercegovina
It’s really thought-provoking. So many different participants from so many different backgrounds It really starts generating your mindflow.
Blaž Klinar
Vita, življenjska zavarovalnica, Slovenia
Come to Maribor, it’s beautiful. People are friendly, food is good, great wine. You can’t go wrong coming here even if you want to walk in the beautiful park.
Michael Kerschbaumer
SFG, Austria
The highlight for me is just the sheer number of startups and investors. I haven’t seen this kind of concentration of both startups and investors from this region anywhere else.
Kebbie Sebastian
Penser, United Kingdom
The event where you can meet investors, corporates, other startups and definitely make a lot of meetings for your potential business.
Mateja Miško
Sileo, Slovenia
I would recommend everybody to come to Podim because it’s a great ecosystem, a great network near to your and our home as well. For all the Austrians out there and all the rest of the region, join the meeting next time.
Sebastian Jagsch
AVL List, Austria
Podim is always changing and evolving; that’s why I keep coming back.
Islam Mušić
dataGRAD, Slovenia
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
Multiple nationalities, multiple different sectors, industries, viewpoints on different topics and just generally a great place to meet new people.
Jon Goriup
Anteja Africa, Slovenia
Podim is a great opportunity to get a sense of the startups here in the region.
Csaba Kakosy
Day One Capital, Hungary
Maribor is a beautiful city and even If you don’t have any meetings or anything, you have time to enjoy the city a little bit.
Simon Schmiderer
zone16, Austria
Meet founders early — when partnerships are forming and long-term collaborators are still being selected.
Gain practical insights from unicorns, scaleups, and global companies on how innovation, growth, and collaboration really work.
From partnerships and pilots to long-term collaboration — Podim is built for outcomes, not just inspiration.
Being at Podim signals credibility, openness to collaboration, and commitment to innovation — to startups, partners, and peers.
Startup & Scaleup Catalogue launch: April 24
Demo Day: May 4-5
Podim Live: May 17–18
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Meet startups, partners, and leaders shaping the future.
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