Vienna,

ViennaUP: Lab to Leader: Building Science Ventures That Last

Organised by Konsultori & Vienna Spin-Off Project (AIT, BOKU, Medizinische Universität Wien, TU Wien, Universität Wien, WU Wien, Xista)

Academic spin-offs meet potential business co-founders, with pitching sessions and dedicated networking zones.

What to expect?

Cofounder Matching Pitches: A joint initiative from AIT, BOKU, MedUni Wien, TU Wien, UniWien, WU Wien and Xista focused on bringing academic spinoffs together with business cofounders. Local and international spinoffs pitch with dedicated networking zones to connect with potential cofounders.

Konsultori Deep Dives 

  • Panel: "Cofounder and Scaling Stories-Wins, Woes & Needs" moderated by Petra Wolkenstein. Hear real founders share what worked, what failed, and what they needed from RTOs and entrepreneurship programs. 
  • Keynote: "Aligning for Success - Building Future-Proof Cofounder Teams" with Michael Kubiena. Get actionable insights on forming future-proof cofounder teams. 

Session: "How to Build a Dream Team: Why Interdisciplinarity is Key", New Venture Scouting.

Plus networking booths and topic-focused discussions throughout the day.

Who should come?

Science entrepreneurs, aspiring cofounders, spin-offs in formation, pre-scaleups, and accelerator or entrepreneurship program managers.

Explore the full ViennaUP program here: https://viennaup.com/

Mi, 20.5.2026 | 09:00 - 15:00

Vienna

Additional information and free registration