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START Vienna

START Vienna is a student-run community in Austria focused on fostering entrepreneurial talent among students and young founders through mentorship, networking, and events.

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What START Vienna does

What START Vienna is

START Vienna is a student-run community in Austria focused on fostering entrepreneurial talent among students and young founders through mentorship, networking, and events.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status: Active
Organization type: Community
Founded: Founded in 2024
Approximate age: About 2 years
Structured capabilities: Community · Event host
Last reviewed: April 1, 2026

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START Vienna as a community

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Community overview

START Vienna is a student-led entrepreneurship initiative based in Vienna, Austria. It was founded as part of the START Network, which is the world's largest student organization dedicated to entrepreneurship. The organization aims to empower students to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey by providing resources, mentorship, and a supportive community.

Community focus

START Vienna focuses on connecting students with the startup ecosystem. It offers member-only formats designed for students interested in exploring entrepreneurship, whether they are just curious or actively building a startup. The organization provides access to workshops, VC visits, and collaborative project opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive community of future founders.

Member value

Members gain access to workshops, mentorship, and collaborative projects, along with opportunities to participate in competitions and hackathons that enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

Membership

Recorded members: 4,000
Pricing models: free

Format and cadence

Modality: in-person
Schedule: rolling-admissions
Commitment: moderate

Availability

Membership state: Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience: Students
Benefits: mentorship and network-access
Program types: community and bootcamp
Selection criteria: open
Stages: Pre-seed
Regions: Europe

Community activity

Events and activity

START Vienna organizes several key events including the annual Road to START Summit, a pitching competition for early-stage startups, and the Road to START Hack, an entrepreneurial hackathon. Additionally, they host various workshops and VC visits to provide insights and skills related to entrepreneurship.

Notable members

START Vienna is part of a larger network that includes over 21 chapters across 16 countries, with more than 4,000 members globally.

Capability profile

START Vienna as an event host

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Event focus

Format narrative

START Vienna organizes various events including workshops, a pitching competition, and a hackathon, aimed at providing students with practical experience and insights into entrepreneurship.

Participant value

START Vienna aims to empower students by providing resources, mentorship, and a supportive community, helping them take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey.