Connect Day 26 is THE event for fostering connections among start-ups, corporates, SMEs, and investors. The event is designed to spark partnerships, promote innovation, and provide opportunities for pitching your ideas.
What to expect:
- B2B Matchmaking one-on-one: Engage in 15-minute focused sessions with start-ups, corporates, and investors to explore potential collaborations and validate your ideas.
- 4 Topics each incl. pitches & panel: dive into GreenTech & Manufacturing, FrontierTech, MedTech & LifeScience, and UrbanTech & EnergyTransition through interactive panels, expert Q&A, and six start-up pitches per session.
- Expo Area: Start-ups and corporates present themselves to an innovation-driven audience.
- Corporate Reverse Pitches: Corporates and SMEs pitch their collaboration opportunities directly to start-ups.
Join the dynamic innovation ecosystem of Austria, Europe & beyond in a focused, engaging, and impactful day of networking and knowledge-sharing.
Applications open March 2026 – Connect Day 26 is part of ViennaUP 2026










