Are you considering expanding your business into the German-speaking region and looking for insights into what Austria can offer? Look no further! Vienna Business Agency presents the Vienna Startup Package, an eight-week program exclusively tailored for international startups. The program takes part as part of ViennaUP – a decentralized startup festival taking place in May 2025 in Vienna.
Explore Austria’s Thriving Startup Scene with Vienna Business Agency!
Ready to uncover Austria’s booming startup ecosystem? Discover the market dynamics and your business opportunities in Vienna with our exclusive one-month program for international startups.
🌐 Where: Vienna – Your gateway to the heart of Europe’s vibrant startup community.
📆 When: April 07 to May 31, 2025 (Online sessions will start in April 2025)
💡 What to expect? Gain insights, connect with key players of the ecosystem, meet potential partners, and get professional support in elevating your startups journey in Austria
🏷 What is included?
- Accommodation for 4 weeks for one person/startup
- Coworking for 4 weeks for one person/startup
- Round Trip for one person/startup
- Dedicated 1:1-Business Coaching
- Peer-to-Peer Learning with participants from all around the globe
- Access to ViennaUP’24 events and exclusive networking opportunities
✅ Selection criteria
- Innovation and Uniqueness: We’re seeking startups that bring innovative solutions to the table, offering something unique or disrupting the status quo in their industry. Startups leveraging cutting-edge technology or demonstrating innovative use of existing tech will be given extra consideration.
- Market Potential: Startups should demonstrate a clear understanding of their target market and present a scalable business model with substantial market potential.
- Viability and Scalability: Present a clear path to viability and scalability. Explain how the startup plans to grow and sustain itself in the market, considering challenges and potential obstacles.
- Traction and Milestones: Preference will be given to startups that have achieved significant milestones or shown promising traction, whether in terms of user acquisition, revenue, partnerships, or product development.
- Sustainability and Impact: Startups with a focus on sustainability, social impact, or responsible business practices will be highly regarded. Highlight how your venture contributes positively to society and/or the environment.
- Fit & Motivation for Viennas ecosystem: Explain how your startup aligns with or benefits from Vienna’s ecosystem and what you aim to achieve during the program.
🕐 Timeline & process of selection
All applications will be collected until February 22, 2025. Out of all applications, up to 40 startups will be invited to an interview on February 27 and March 03, 2025. The final jury decision about the short-listed startups will be made on March 12, 2025. The winners will be informed on March 13, 2025.
🚀 Don’t miss your chance to broaden your business horizons with Vienna Business Agency.
