CONNECT DAY 26
19 May 2026|
1040 Vienna, Austria
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63
Registration ended on 19 May 2026
Become a Connect Day 27 Partner
Connect Day is the flagship matchmaking event of ViennaUP, bringing together startups, investors, corporates and innovation leaders from across Europe. As a partner, you gain direct access to a highly curated audience, valuable dealflow and tailored visibility within the innovation ecosystem.
👉 Interested in becoming a partner? Explore our partner opportunities and / or book a meeting with our project manager.
Why partner with Connect Day 27?
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Connect with 1,000+ participants, including
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450+ startups,
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160+ investors
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125+ corporates
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Access 1,300+ curated one-on-one meetings
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Increase your visibility through
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thought leadership
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innovation scouting
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strategic partnerships
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Tailor your engagement to your goals, from startup scouting to brand positioning and venture clienting
👉 Interested in becoming a partner? Explore our partner opportunities and / or book a meeting with our project manager.
(all numbers based on Connect Day 26)
THIS was Connect Day 26
PROGRAM 2026
Deep Dive Topics: FrontierTech & AI | GreenTech & Manufacturing | MedTech & LifeScience | UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition
4 topics - same format on stage
4 new topics, more focused for the stage program. Each topic block will be set up in the same format:
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5 minute intro into the topic
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Interactive panel with experts & audience exchange
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6 Startup pitches, each followed by questions from the jury
Topics Connect Day 26 - click for speakers & pitchers:
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.
B2B Matchmaking 1:1
The heart of Connect Day 26 will again be the 1:1 Matchmaking taking place throughout the day: Startups, Corporates/SMEs, Investors and Austria's & Europe's dynamic innovation ecosystems meet with each other - all in one location & one day.
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.
Corporate Reverse Pitches
The tables are turned: instead of Startups, Corporates will be pitching their cooperation opportunities to Startups powered by Austrian Business Agency & aws Industry-StartUp.Net. Pitching Corporates:
ORGANIZER
Connect Day is held as a green event in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Green Events quality label.