Connect Day 25

13 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

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aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

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www.awsconnect.at/Vienna, Austria
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About

aws i2 Business Angels is the independent, neutral Austrian platform for the structured and transparent matching of promising start-ups with financially strong and experienced investors. It enables start-ups and investors alike to enter cooperations with added value for Austria as a location for innovation. aws i2 Business Angels is a connecting service of aws. The platform is actively in contact with over 400 investors and screens up to 700 start-up projects per year in a structured process, enabling up to 20 investments.

aws Industry-Startup.Net is a neutral matching service of aws for start-ups and corporates (established SMEs and large companies) who would like to enter a cooperation partnership. With over 1000 members, this network offers established small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large companies the opportunity to benefit from the flexible structures of start-ups. Start-ups benefit from the experience of longer existing companies. Registrations for aws Industry-Startup.Net are quality assured by aws.

aws AI-Marketplace serves as a central hub, facilitating effective networking between providers and users of Artificial Intelligence. By bringing together start-ups, SMEs, large enterprises, and research institutions, the marketplace promotes the integration of AI into a wide range of business sectors. With information on applications, current developments, and Austrian AI pioneers, the aws AI-Marketplace significantly contributes to strengthening Austria's AI innovation landscape and supports companies in successfully implementing their AI projects.

Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) GIN brings Austrian start-ups to the world’s most innovative startup hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mainland China, and South Korea), helps them to build networks with international strategic partners, and provides them with essential know-how in terms of market entry and global expansion – strategically and financially. Also addressed are investors and accelerators from Austria and the GIN target regions in Asia. As a single point of contact, GIN offers an international network of key players in innovation and finance that fits your individual needs.

Automotive, Transport & Logistics

Electric Mobility SolutionsSupply Chain Innovations/ LogisticsFleet Technology Development

Tourism & Cultural Heritage

Travel Technology PlatformsSustainable Tourism Models

Space & Aerospace

SpaceAeronautical engineeringAviation industry

Biotech, Pharma & Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical ResearchBiotechnological Advancements

Services & Others

Business ConsultingCreative Industry SolutionsDigital Marketplaces

Construction & Real Estate

Smart Building TechnologyReal Estate OptimizationSustainable Construction Solutions

Materials, Textiles & Chemicals

Advanced MaterialsIndustrial Chemical SolutionsNano- and Micro- technology

Leisure & Recreation

Gaming PlatformsSports TechnologyEvent Experience Tools

Distribution & Trade

E-Commerce PlatformsRetail Innovation ToolsTrade Logistics Solutions

Industrial Equipment & Machinery

Manufacturing AutomationRobotic SystemsIndustrial Tool Technologies

ICT Industry & Services

Artificial Intelligence and Big DataAR/VRBlockchainCybersecurityIoT and Industry 4.0Telecom Services/5G

Education

EdTech PlatformsEducational TechnologiesProfessional Upskilling Tools

MedTech & Life Sciences

Medical Device DevelopmentDigital Healthcare SolutionsRegenerative Medicine Tools

Food, Beverages & Agriculture

AgriTech SolutionsFood Safety TechnologiesBeverage Innovations

Electronics

Semiconductor DevelopmentAutomation Systems

Finance

Banking & FinTechInsurance & InsurTechPublic Funding & Grants

Energy & Environment

Renewable Energy SystemsEnergy Efficiency SolutionsEnvironmental Technology

Representatives

Dusan Todorovic

aws i2 Business Angels

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Moritz Weinhofer

Program Manager - aws Connect Industry Start-Up.Net

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Marketplace (1)

Hosted Sessions (9)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

08:30 - 09:00

Breakfast - powered by aws AI-Marketplace

Location:Networking Area - ground & first floorTrack:Food & Networking Breaks

Early bird catches the worm: enjoy our breakfast and start fresh and energized into Connect Day 25

09:45 - 10:30

Corporate Reverse Pitch

Location:Matchmaking Area - (ground floor - Julius Raab Saal)Track:Pitches
  • Startup
  • Corporate

by Austrian Business Agency, EIT Manufacturing & aws Industry-Startup.Net

11:45 - 12:15

All Austrian Pitches

Location:Pitching Room (first floor)Track:Pitches
  • Corporate
  • Investor

5 startup pitches - 3 minutes pitch followed by 2 minutes questions from the audience

12:45 - 14:00

Lunch Break - Ground & First Floor powered by aws Industry-Startup.Net

Location:Networking Area - ground & first floorTrack:Food & Networking Breaks
  • Startup
  • Corporate
  • Investor

Lunch buffet is offered in the networking areas on the first and ground floor.

14:00 - 14:30

Technology Pitches

Location:Pitching Room (first floor)Track:Pitches
  • Corporate
  • Investor
  • GreenTech
  • DeepTech & SpinOff

5 startup pitches - 3 minutes pitch followed by 2 minutes questions from the audience

15:00 - 15:30

Afternoon Snack - powered by aws i2 Business Angels

Location:Networking Area - ground & first floorTrack:Food & Networking Breaks
  • Startup
  • Corporate
  • Investor

A small afternoon snack is offered in the networking areas on the first and ground floor.

15:15 - 15:45

Europe & Beyond Pitches

Location:Pitching Room (first floor)Track:Pitches
  • Corporate
  • Investor

5 startup pitches - 3 minutes pitch followed by 2 minutes questions from the audience

15:15 - 15:50

Supercharging Operations: AI Meets SaaS

Location:Topic Stage (first floor - Saal 2)Track:Interactive Panel & Q&A
  • Startup
  • Corporate
  • B2B SaaS & AI

Interactive Panel by Erste Bank & aws KI-Marktplatz

15:50 - 16:20

Supercharging Operations: AI Meets SaaS

Location:Topic Stage (first floor - Saal 2)Track:Pitches
  • Corporate
  • Investor
  • B2B SaaS & AI

6 startup pitches - 3 minutes pitch followed by 2 minutes jury questions