CONNECT DAY 26

19 May 2026 | Vienna, Austria

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Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

Bank / Financial institution

www.aws.atVienna, Austria
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About

Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) is the promotional bank of the Austrian federal government. It supports companies in implementing their innovative projects by offering soft loans, grants and guarantees, particularly in cases where the funds required cannot be obtained sufficiently through alternative funding.

Specific information, coaching and services are also offered to prospective, existing and expanding companies.

Automotive, Transport & Logistics

Electric Mobility SolutionsSupply Chain Innovations/ Logistics

Biotech, Pharma & Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical ResearchBiotechnological Advancements

Construction & Real Estate

Smart Building TechnologySustainable Construction Solutions

Distribution & Trade

E-Commerce PlatformsRetail Innovation Tools

Electronics

Semiconductor DevelopmentAutomation Systems

Energy & Environment

Renewable Energy SystemsEnvironmental Technology

Food, Beverages & Agriculture

AgriTech SolutionsFood Safety Technologies

MedTech & Life Sciences

Medical Device DevelopmentDigital Healthcare Solutions

ICT Industry & Services

Artificial Intelligence and Big DataCybersecurityIoT and Industry 4.0

Industrial Equipment & Machinery

Manufacturing AutomationRobotic Systems

Materials, Textiles & Chemicals

Advanced MaterialsNano- and Micro- technology

Space & Aerospace

SpaceAeronautical engineeringAviation industry

Education

Educational Technologies

Finance

Public Funding & Grants

Tourism & Cultural Heritage

Sustainable Tourism Models

Representatives

Investment Manager

Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

Head of Entrepreneurship / IP Management / Deep Technology

Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

Managing Director

Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

Marketplace (1)

  • Service

    Innovation Protection & Funding Advisory

    Consulting on innovation protection and IP strategy and guidance on relevant aws funding programs related to innovation protection.

    Author

    IP-Management at Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH

    Austria

Hosted Sessions (3)

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

11:20 - 12:00

FrontierTech & AI: Startup Pitches

Location:Topic Stage (first floor)Track:Pitches
  • Startup
  • Corporate
  • Investor
  • FrontierTech & AI

Watch 6 outstanding startups pitch groundbreaking and future shaping technologies in AI and DeepTech.

12:00 - 12:30

aws First & aws Preseed | Seedfinancing

Location:Pitching Room (first floor - Saal 1)Track:Pitches
  • Corporate
  • Investor

In this pitching slot, early‑stage startups supported by aws First & Seed present their ideas and growth ambitions.

12:00 - 12:35

UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition: Panel & Q&A

Location:Topic Stage (first floor)Track:Interactive Panel & Q&A
  • Startup
  • Corporate
  • UrbanTech, Mobility & Energy Transition

by VBA, Wiener Stadtwerke