ACMIT successfully participated in Connect Day 2026, a flagship event of ViennaUP held on May 19, 2026, at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), organized by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws). Bringing together around 1,000 participants from 49 countries, Connect Day 2026 connected startups, corporates, SMEs, research institutions, and investors through curated B2B matchmaking sessions, expert panels, startup and corporate reverse pitches. The program focused on key sectors including MedTech & Life Sciences, FrontierTech & AI, GreenTech & Manufacturing, and UrbanTech, Mobility & Energy Transition.
As a Program Partner, ACMIT played an active role in the MedTech & Life Sciences track. Bernhard Nußbaumer (Managing Director and Co-owner of ACMIT) contributed as a speaker in the MedTech & Life Science Panel & Q&A and as a jury member for the MedTech & Life Science Startup Pitches.
A key highlight of the session was the Pitch Award in the MedTech & Life Sciences category, was awarded to Thyra Imaging FlexCo, receiving a €3,000 voucher for ACMIT Venture Services. Thyra Imaging FlexCo, a spin-off from the Medical University of Vienna founded in 2026, is advancing adaptive optics technology toward clinical application. ACMIT is proud to support such forward-looking innovations through its venture services and ecosystem engagement.
ACMIT would like to thank the organizers for the excellent event and express its appreciation to all participants for their valuable contributions and inspiring exchanges.
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