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GIN Lunar New Year 2026 Alumni Meet-Up

18 Feb 2026 | Vienna, Austria

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GIN Lunar New Year 2026 Alumni Meet-Up

18 February 2026|


1120 Vienna, Austria

Rechte Wienzeile 225

aws, 3rd Floor

THE YEAR OF THE HORSE: How Austrian Startups Scale into Asia

Join the Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) alumni community to welcome the Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse with an exclusive evening dedicated to Asia expansion, founder insights, and meaningful connections.

This event brings together GIN startups, partners, and ecosystem players who share one ambition: turning international momentum into sustainable growth in Asia.

🔴 ABOUT THE EVENT

Asia remains one of the most exciting — and challenging — growth regions for Austrian startups. Markets move fast, relationships take time, and success requires stamina, focus, and the right partners.

Inspired by the Year of the Horse, a symbol of momentum, endurance, and long journeys, this Lunar New Year gathering creates space for honest founder stories, shared learnings, and reconnecting across the GIN alumni network.

The evening combines:

  • A founder-heavy panel discussion

  • Lunar New Year–inspired networking

  • A strong GIN alumni atmosphere

🎤 PANEL DISCUSSION

The Year of the Horse: Scaling Fast – Not Reckless – in Asia

In this interactive panel, GIN alumni founders share real experiences from expanding into Asian markets — beyond pitch decks and success stories.

Discussion topics include:

  • When speed helped — and when it hurt — Asia expansion

  • The biggest mindset shifts for Austrian founders entering Asian markets

  • What founders would do differently if they expanded again

🎙 Panelists:
GIN alumni startups with hands-on experience in Asian markets (Panelists will be announced soon)

💡 WHY ATTEND?

Start your Year of the Horse the right way:

  • Learn from real founder experiences, not theory

  • Reconnect with the GIN alumni community

  • Gain fresh perspectives on Asia market entry

  • Build meaningful connections in an informal, festive setting

  • Connect with founders who have already navigated Asia expansion

  • Find peers, partners, and sparring partners for your next growth phase

  • Learn about the GIN grant and other funding options for internationalization

🤝 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • This event is designed for:

    • GIN alumni startups

    • Founders planning to be or already active in Asian markets

    • Scaleups exploring internationalization into Asia

    • GIN partners and trusted ecosystem stakeholders

⚠️ This event is designed specifically for startups. We may not be able to accept registrations from participants outside this target group.

📅 Hard Facts

Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 17:00-20:30
Location: Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH, 3rd Floor, Rechte Wienzeile 225, 1120 Vienna, Austria
Language: English
Target group: startups & invited ecosystem partners
Registration: Required via event registration page

Register now to secure your spot and join fellow GIN alumni for an evening of insights, exchange, and connection as we ride into the Year of the Horse together.

Contact

Global Incubator Network Austria

Christoph Pekarek