Startups, meet Vienna.
Turn your idea into reality in Vienna.Hi! I’m Travis Pittman, an Australian expat, and the co-founder and CEO of TourRadar.
There’s a reason why TourRadar’s journey started in Vienna. The infrastructure, the readiness for innovation, combined with the vast cultural and natural resources make for a great place to found a business and grow a team. And grow a team we did—after all, it’s easy to attract experts from every field to the most liveable city in the world.
Vienna is an international hub unlike any other, the kind that makes one feel like they’re escaping the city while still remaining connected to action. With everything half an hour away, it’s easy for our team to cycle to the Danube for a swim, or relax in the vineyards after work. What’s more, Vienna truly means business, and has many great systems in place to support new ventures, from grants and programs to angel investors.
There's lots on offer for startups in Vienna.
Current calls and competitions
Check out current calls for Viennese funds, incubators and accelerators to scale your startup faster.
Your one stop shop.
ViennaUP - The Startup Festival
The hottest startup event in Austria is heading this way. From May 8 - 16, 2025, startups and investors from around the world will take over the city for this decentralized, community driven festival.
Vienna loves startups. And helps them grow.
Get all the support needed to get your idea off the ground.
Vienna's services for startups, at a glance.
- Dive in.
Get the numbers
Dealroom is the place to learn all about the key players, indicators and opportunities in the Viennese startup ecosystem.
- Check the scene
Meet Vienna's investors
Learn about the city’s seasoned investors, betting on teams in health & life sciences, the creative industries, and sustainability.
- Hop on
The centre of an international network
Vienna’s tight integration into the international startup landscape make the city a spring board for unparalleled growth.
- Make the first step
Starting a business in Austria
Explore the path to setting up a limited liability company (GmbH) in Austria and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.
- Read up (PDF)
These startups are having a ball!
Discover the city's many tech success stories, and meet the people behind them, with Sifted's "Tech in Vienna" report.
- Take a look
Explore recent funding rounds
Feel the financial pulse of innovation in Vienna, get an understanding of the trends, and meet cutting-edge ventures.
A city to make your own. Let's meet Vienna.
Vienna’s coffee houses are part of its globally-renowned heritage and were probably the world’s first co-working spaces.
of access to natural bodies of water in Vienna. In summer, the city offers a perfect and free natural alternative to open-air swimming pools.
of which 1/3 are international, in 27 institutions of higher learning.
designed to maximise insight, innovation and collaboration.
have international employees. And diverse teams have been shown to deliver more success.
Meet some groundbreaking Viennese startups.
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Success Story
LIVIN farms - a new kind of protein
LIVIN farms, headed by Katharina Unger, is a pioneer in insect farming for sustainable feed production.
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Success Story
Biofabrique Vienna – Design from Viennese waste
In a world that is increasingly prioritising sustainability and the circular economy, researchers at Biofabrique Vienna showcase how unused resources can be transformed into new materials.
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Success Story
Awesome ice cream - Sreja Ice
The ice cream market is highly competitive, but Dajan Srejic was undeterred. With passion and an unshakeable belief in the quality of his ice cream, he has established Sreja Ice throughout Austria.
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Success Story
Plantika: Greening roofs a whole new way
Based in the heart of Vienna, Plantika is revolutionising urban spaces by transforming rooftops into lush, vibrant green areas.
