MATCHING STARTUPS WITH CORPORATES AND INVESTORS

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• B2B Matchmaking 1:1: Here you can meet with Startups, Corporates/SMEs, Investors and Austria’s and Europe’s dynamic innovation ecosystems. This „speed dating“ format offers a unique opportunity to connect with numerous professionals in just 15-minute intervals, fostering discussions on collaboration and potential partnerships.
• Four selected topics (FrontierTech & AI I GreenTech & Manufacturing I MedTech & LifeScience I UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition) for the stage program: Each topic block is set up the same format: 5 minute intro into the topic, interactive panel with experts and audience exchange, 6 Startup pitches each followed by questions from the jury. The application for the pitching opportunities is open here until 12th April.
• Corporate Reverse Pitches: Instead of Startups, Corporates/SMEs are pitching their cooperation opportunities to Startups.
• Pitching Room:There will be even more opportunities for startups / scaleups from different countries and industries to pitch at Connect Day in this years‘ bigger pitching room.

Here you can see the Event Agenda.

PARTICIPANTS:

Please take note of the Admission Criteria before registering for the event. ONLY if you meet the admission criteria and your profile has been activated/confirmed by the joint controller team you will be allowed to attend Connect Day 26.

• Corporates/SMEs looking for innovative products/services and/or cooperations with startups
• Startups
• Investors (Business Angels and VCs)
• Research Institutions
• National start-up ecosystem stakeholders