Upcoming Events

Events bring startups and key players in the Styrian startup ecosystem together, creating a great space for networking, inspiration, and new collaborations. Take advantage of these diverse events to expand your network, showcase your business idea, and receive valuable feedback from experts, investors, and like-minded individuals.

May 19, 2026 - Vienna
Connect Day 26
Connect Day 26 is back with top-notch networking opportunities, bringing together innovative startups, leading companies, investors, and the European innovation community.
May 20, 2026 - Graz
Female Founders Connect
THE networking event for female entrepreneurs: An evening filled with inspiration, meaningful connections, and magical moments for your business.
May 20, 2026 - Graz
Women Shaping a Circular Future
This event brings together project partners, policymakers, experts, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from across the Danube region to present and discuss the key findings of the WE.Circular project.
May 27, 2026 - Graz
TRAIN & NET - Learn, Share, and Network
Startup 50+ is an initiative led by people and organizations who have a wealth of experience and are always eager to take on new challenges.
June 8, 2026 - Kapfenberg
8th KAIT Ideas Competition
Apply now for the 8th KAIT Ideas Competition! Preference will be given to applications focusing on IT/digitalization and equality/diversity.
June 9–11, 2026 – Berlin
Startup Mission Berlin 2026
As part of Startup Mission Berlin, we will attend the international life sciences and AI investment event bio:cap europe and have the opportunity to build valuable connections with international investors and potential collaboration partners.
June 12, 2026 - Graz
Funding Readiness Workshop
Many impact entrepreneurs have great solutions—but struggle with the question: How do I finance the initial stages? That’s exactly where this two-day workshop comes in.
June 30–July 1, 2026 – Berlin
Austrian Startup Pavilion @ Gitex Europe 2026
The Austrian Foreign Trade Center invites you to the Austrian Startup Pavilion. This pavilion offers innovative Austrian tech companies a shared platform to showcase themselves at one of Europe’s most important technology trade shows, establish new business contacts, and capitalize on international market opportunities.
August 28, 2026 - Graz
Networking Night
Startups and young companies often face a major challenge: without the right network, even the best ideas can fall by the wayside. The right connection can make the difference between success and failure.
September 23, 2026 - San Francisco
GoUSA Silicon Valley 2026
Join GoUSA 2026, the Startup Landing Zone in Silicon Valley. The program is designed for Austrian startups and scaleups planning to enter the U.S. market. After more than 20 successful years and over 250 participating companies, the Startup Landing Zone is moving into its next phase. Be part of it!
September 28 – October 2, 2026 – Graz
Hermann Hauser Frontier Lab
The Hermann Hauser Frontier Lab 2026 is a one-week in-person intensive program (September 28–October 2, 2026) designed for deep-tech startups that are ready to make the leap from innovation to commercialization. This year, it will take place in Graz, Austria.

Contact Persons

Katharina Menzel
Katharina Menzel

Projektmanagerin Standortentwicklung & Standortmanagement

+43 316 7093 303
Portrait Doris Paier
Doris Paier

Projektmanagerin Standortentwicklung & Standortmanagement

+43 316 7093 312