Connect Day 2026 supports companies/SMEs seeking to innovate and collaborate with startups, as well as investors looking for startup investment opportunities. The ultimate matchmaking event as part of the ViennaUP 2026 will take place on May 19th, 2026 at the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) in the Austrian capital, Vienna.
The renowned event includes program highlights such as corporate, reverse, international and national startup pitches, B2B matchmaking formats, interactive panels with experts and audience exchange.
Event highlights:
B2B Matchmaking 1:1: Engage in focused 15-minute meetings to build partnerships, exchange ideas and explore collaborations.
Four topic-driven stage blocks: FrontierTech & AI, GreenTech & Manufacturing, MedTech & LifeScience, UrbanTech, Mobility & EnergyTransition. Each block includes a topic introduction, an expert panel with audience interaction, and six startup pitches evaluated by a jury.
Corporate Reverse Pitch: Corporates and SMEs pitch their collaboration opportunities directly to startups.
Key Details:
• Date: May 19, 2026
• Location: Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63, 1040 Vienna
• Participation: Free of charge, application required
ACMIT is also a Program Partner of the renowned event and represented in the Session: “MedTech & LifeSciences” – Panel and Startup Pitches on May 19th from 14:15- 15:30 (1st Floor, Saal 6).
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