8. FHWN Founders' Day - International Edition

8. FHWN Founders' Day - International Edition realiza-se a 30 de outubro de 2026, City Campus der Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt, em Wiener Neustadt.

8th FHWN Founders' Day goes international At the City Campus of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, a diverse program awaits everyone interested in startups and entrepreneurship. Experience the world of entrepreneurship firsthand and discover the challenges and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and startups. You can look forward to inspiring conversations with experts, exciting pitches, a compelling keynote address, and numerous networking opportunities. _________________________ Discussion with Startup Ecosystem Network Partners 3:00 PM Our event begins at 3:00 PM with a direct discussion with network partners from the startup ecosystem. Afterward, as part of a station-based format, you can present your project or startup idea at various themed stations, ask questions, and receive valuable feedback. To ensure everything runs smoothly, participants will rotate after a set amount of time so that everyone has the opportunity to interact with the partners. The themed stations are: Grants & Financing Technology, Intellectual Property Rights & Venture Capital Law & Taxes Funding Agencies & Programs of the State of Lower Austria Marketing & Founder Experiences __________________________ Starting at 5:00 p.m.: Startup Fair Discover innovative startups, exciting products, and creative ideas—all in one place. At the Startup Fair, you’ll have the chance to talk with founders, try out new solutions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at young companies. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, new contacts, or innovative products—here you can explore, ask questions, and network with the startup community from Austria and the Czech Republic. Stop by, get inspired, and experience innovation up close! __________________________ Starting at 6:00 p.m.: Evening Program The official welcome begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by exciting pitches. During the pitches, up-and-coming projects will present their ideas and try to win over the jury. The winners can look forward to valuable prizes from our renowned partners. A Relaxed Wrap-Up The panel discussion will be followed by an awards ceremony for the pitches, and then a relaxed wrap-up with finger food and drinks. Take this opportunity to network further in a relaxed atmosphere and wind down the evening. ___________________________ Would you like to present your idea in the Pitch Contest? Then contact us by email at startupcenter@fhwn.ac.at or by phone at +43 (0) 5 0421 1 657.