CONNECT DAY 26
19 May 2026|
1040 Vienna, Austria
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63
Registration open until 14 May 2026
NEWS: EVENT APPLICATION - UPDATE & LIMITED TICKETS LEFT
Thank you all for your many applications. As we have reached several limits, please read the following updates before applying for Connect Day 26:
ATTENTION UPDATES:
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Only waiting list tickets are offered to future application of
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Startups / Scaleups tickets
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Attendees tickets
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Until further notice startup application for matchmaking with investors is no longer possible as we have reached the maximum.
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Each participant needs to apply individually.
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Per company maximum 2 people, exceeding applications will be declined.
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All participant types will ONLY be able to attend Connect Day 26 if: you meet the admission criteria
AND your profile has been **activated** / approved by the joint controller team.
BOOKING PHASE for 1:1 MATCHMAKING MEETINGS has started
You can now request meetings with other participants. First steps to make the most of your matchmaking experience:
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Set your availability
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Filter company, opportunities & participant lists & request meetings directly
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Read the Matchmaking Guide and tips to become a pro and make the best of Connect Day 26
WHO IS PITCHING?
The decisions have been made and out of the many applications the jury chose the best startups for each slot. All pitching startups are listed (& linked) in the individual session descriptions.
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Check out the AGENDA (filtered by pitches)
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click below under "program" on the pitching sessions
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:
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VERBUND X Ventures
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Blum Ventures
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TTTech Auto GmbH
CONNECT DAY 26 - in Videos
Wondering what Connect Day is all about? What are the 4 deep dive topics? Why should you as corporate / investor attend? Who was there last year?
Check out our targeted videos, here a short teaser:
ORGANIZER
Connect Day is held as a green event in accordance with the minimum requirements of the Green Events quality label.