invest.austria with support of Austrian Startups

Startup World Cup Austria 2026

8 Apr – 18 May 2026 | Austria

Monday, 18 May 2026 | 13:30 - 20:00

Startup World Cup Finale in Vienna

Location:WKÖ Vienna (Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1040 Vienna) Track:Finale

On 18th of May, invest.austria and AustrianStartups proudly present the fifth edition of the Startup World Cup Austria Finale as part of ViennaUp 2026!
The Startup World Cup, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is the largest startup competition worldwide, with more than 70 countries taking part every year. invest.austria, with support of AustrianStartups, will bring the Startup World Cup to Austria for the fifth time. Be part of the action as 12 startups fight for the title, giving them the chance to represent Austria at the global finals in Silicon Valley!

The Startup World Cup is a platform connecting startups, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and investors. It's an exceptional opportunity for early-stage startups to showcase their potential in front of a distinguished audience of investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem players. Get ready for an evening with exciting pitches, engaging fireside chats, insightful 1-on-1 meetings, and ample opportunities for networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem players.

Agenda:
13:30 - 14:00: Doors Open
14:00 - 14:15: Opening Words
14:15 - 14:25: Keynote (Pegasus Tech Ventures)
14:25 - 15:15: Start-Up Pitches
15:15 - 15:30: Break
15:30 - 16:00: Fireside Chat
16:00 - 17:00: Start-Up Pitches
17:00 - 17:30: Panel Talk
17:30 - 18:00: Winner Announcement & Closing
18:00 - 20:00: Networking

11 speakers

  • Managing Director

    invest.austria - Austrian association for private capital

  • Managing Director

    AustrianStartups

  • Program & Events Manager at AustrianStartups

    AustrianStartups

  • Head of Startup-Services and Deputy Head of Founder-Services

  • FFG Startup Services & GIN GO AUSTRIA Program Manager

  • Venture Capital Regional Head

  • Co-Founder, Seed2Exit LLC

    Seed2Exit LLC

  • Head of Startup

    EY Austria

  • Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Money 20/20 NY

    Money20/20

  • Principal

    Backfuture Ventures