ConnectDay 25 – Key Matchmaking Hub at ViennaUP 2025

Held on May 13, 2025, at the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce (WKO) in Vienna – this event of ViennaUP offered structured B2B matchmaking, thematic panels, reverse pitches, and startup showcases.
The event-format connects startups, corporates, SMEs, investors, and ecosystem players and triggers meaningful conversations and potential partnerships.

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We record 2 startups in focus – Turn Motion& Grab2Go

Turn Motion, a Vienna-based innovator in adaptive orthotics, pitched during the DeepTech / MedTech track, gaining valuable feedback from investors and healthcare corporates. Delegates highlighted their blend of sensor tech and biomechanics as a standout. Click to read the Case Study
Grab2Go, an on-demand urban logistics startup (supply & delivery solutions), presented in the B2B SaaS & AI session, showcasing their platform within engaging pitch panels. Click to read the Case Study

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Insight from Kambis Kohansal – Head of Startup Services, WKO

Kambis emphasized how the VIENNA REGION catalyzes startup–corporate collaboration through initiatives like this event and a huge number of supporting services and institutions in the region.
His presence underscored the commitment of institutions like the Chamber of Commerce to back startups through mentorship, policy support, and facilitation at high-impact events as well as on their company journey.

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Why the Connect Day matters for the VIENNA REGION

Investors
Speed-networking & panel reviews expedite deal flows, helping VCs discover scalable startups like Turn Motion and Grab2Go—many of which raise follow-up meetings on-site connectday.at.
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Startups
Intensive on-stage exposure and curated corporate dialogues provide early market access, pilot project chances, and deal validation.
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Corporates & Opinion Leaders
Workshops like înno up bridge startup agility with established firms’ scale—accelerating co-innovation culture.
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Ecosystem Builders (WKO, aws, FFG, ViennaBusiness Agency, Ecoplus, Business Agency Burgenland)
Stakeholders structure the support infrastructure and network events; funding programs as well as matchmaking operations become tangible opportunities.
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The Connect Day strengthens the regional innovation engine

Connect Day 25 is more than an event—it is an accelerator for the Vienna startup ecosystem:

Startups like Turn Motion and Grab2Go validate ideas, secure investor interest, and pitch to relevant partners.
Institutional support from WKO (under Kambis Kohansal), Vienna BusinessAgency, Ecoplus, Business Agency Burgenland, aws, FFG and many more create a strategic bridge between innovation and implementation.
Matchmaking-driven formats deliver efficient, high-density networking—ensuring every coffee chat or pitch is intentional and outcome-focused.

These events exemplify why the VIENNA REGION is a thriving innovation hotspot: the alignment of talent, capital, infrastructure, and public-private collaboration. They don’t just connect—they build momentum, opportunity, and real-world transformation.