ViennaUP 2026 Calls & Competitions
January 14, 2026|TA
Don't miss these opportunities for your startup.
Startups, listen up! As always, ViennaUP is giving you the chance to highlight your company to an international audience and make a splash in the Vienna ecosystem. Check out the open calls below.
Programmes & grants
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Apply by 15 March
Discover ViennaUP 2026
International startups have the chance to get to know Vienna’s thriving business and innovation landscape with the Discover ViennaUP travel grant. Discover new opportunities and connect to local and international ecosystem players over the course of the ViennaUP festival.
Don't miss out on this opportunity - apply by 15 March 2026!
Pitching
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Apply by 27 March
Pitch & Chill 2026
20 May 2026
Pitch & Chill unites international DeepTech innovators and industry leaders. The event provides a premier platform for startups to present their groundbreaking solutions to a global audience of investors, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts.
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Apply by 31 March
Longevity Business Forum
21 May 2026
The Longevity Business Forum is a premier event bringing together global leaders from science, healthcare, technology, and investment to explore how we can extend not just lifespan — but healthspan.
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Apply by 31 March
Smart City SuMMit 2026
21 - 22 May 2026
Do you offer a digital solution for circular cities? Startups and SMEs can apply to pitch at the Smart City SuMMit.
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Apply by 1 April
Road to Global: Shining Stars on Stage
20 - 21 May 2026
Road to Global brings together leaders from the tech world and offers startups the chance to pitch their innovative ideas to investors, global corporate representatives, and event participants.
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Apply by 1 April
Mobility in Action
20 - 21 May
Pitch your innovation at Mobility in Action – Infrastructure Edition. Present at the ÖBB Open Innovation Factory and get hands-on feedback, strong connections and real pilot opportunities with operators, investors, public sector, science and civil society.
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Apply by 10 April
From Pitch to Patient: How Digital Health and AI actually make it into Practice
19 May 2026
At this Meetup, startups and professionals from hospitals, care facilities, and medical practices come together to focus on real problems in healthcare, concrete solutions, and an honest look at what works in practice. If you are a startup and interested in presenting your solution at the event, please apply!
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Apply by 12 April
Connect Day 26
19 May 2026
Innovative startups can apply for the chance to connect with leading corporates, investors, and international ecosystem partners during ViennaUP. Showcase your solution on stage either in an industry session or one of our four focus areas: FrontierTech & AI, GreenTech & Manufacturing, MedTech & Life Sciences, UrbanTech, Mobility & Energy Transition.
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Apply by 4 May
Onco:Innovate Europe Conference
21 May 2026
Calling all oncology startups, spin-offs, and scale-ups! We are seeking bold innovators developing solutions from precision medicine and AI to novel therapies, diagnostics, and patient engagement. Showcase your work at Onco:Innovate Europe Conference and connect with investors, clinicians, corporates, and policymakers.
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Apply by 10 May
The Future of Health and Age Tech: Pitch Session
20 May 2026
Apply now to pitch at the exclusive health tech and age tech pitch “The Future of Health and Age Tech: Pitch Session”. This is your chance to present your solution in front of leading investors, gain high-quality exposure, and connect with key players in the ecosystem!
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Apply by 31 March
Tech-Summit Vienna
21 - 22 May 2026
Join the Startup Movement at Tech Summit Vienna 2026 Apply to showcase your startup, connect with investors and partners, and access exhibitions, matchmaking, and speaking opportunities.
