ConnectDay 25 – Key Matchmaking Hub at ViennaUP 2025

Heldon 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 isconnecting startups, corporates, SMEs, investors, and ecosystem players and istriggering meaningful conversations and potential partnerships.

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We record 2 startups in focus – Turn Motion& Grab2Go

Turn Motion, a Vienna-basedinnovator in adaptive orthotics, pitched during the DeepTech / MedTech track,gaining valuable feedback from investors and healthcare corporates. Delegateshighlighted their blend of sensor tech and biomechanics as a standout. Click to read the Case Study
Grab2Go, an on-demand urbanlogistics startup (supply & delivery solutions), presented in the B2BSaaS & AI session, showcasing their platform within engaging pitchpanels. Click to read the Case Study

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Insight from KambisKohansal – Head of Startup Services, WKO

Kambisemphasized how the VIENNA REGION catalyzes startup–corporate collaborationthrough initiatives like this event and a hugh number of supporting servicesand institutions in the region.
Hispresence underscored the commitment of institutions like the Chamber ofCommerce to back startups through mentorship, policy support, andfacilitation at high-impact events as well as on their company journey.

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Why the Connect Day matters for the VIENNAREGION

Investors
Speed-networking & panel reviews expedite deal flows, helping VCsdiscover scalable startups like Turn Motion and Grab2Go—many of which raisefollow-up meetings on-site connectday.at.
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Startups
Intensive on-stage exposure and curated corporate dialogues provideearly market access, pilot project chances, and deal validation.
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Corporates & Opinion Leaders
Workshops like înno up bridge startup agility with establishedfirms’ scale—accelerating co-innovation culture.
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Ecosystem Builders (WKO, aws, FFG, ViennaBusiness Agency, Ecoplus, Business Agency Burgenland)
Stakeholders structure the supportinfrastructure and network events; funding programs as well as matchmakingoperations 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 anaccelerator for the Vienna startup ecosystem:

Startupslike Turn Motion and Grab2Go validate ideas, secure investor interest, andpitch to relevant partners.
Institutional support from WKO (under Kambis Kohansal), Vienna BusinessAgency, Ecoplus, Business Agency Burgenland, aws, FFG and many more create astrategic bridge between innovation and implementation.
Matchmaking-drivenformats deliver efficient, high-densitynetworking—ensuring every coffee chat or pitch is intentional andoutcome-focused.

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

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