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ViennaBusiness

ViennaBusiness is a platform by the Vienna Business Agency that supports international companies, startups, and expats in establishing operations in Vienna. It offers consultations, workshops, and networking opportunities across various sectors.

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Overview

What ViennaBusiness does

What ViennaBusiness is

ViennaBusiness is a platform by the Vienna Business Agency that supports international companies, startups, and expats in establishing operations in Vienna. It offers consultations, workshops, and networking opportunities across various sectors.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 1982
Approximate age
About 44 years
Structured capabilities
Community · Event host · Publisher
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

ViennaBusiness as a community

Community overview

ViennaBusiness is a platform operated by the Vienna Business Agency, aimed at providing information to international companies, startups, and expats interested in Vienna as a business destination. The Vienna Business Agency supports local and international ventures that promote sustainability, innovation, quality of life, and diversity in Vienna. It offers cost-free consultations, workshops, networking opportunities, and assistance in finding suitable commercial properties.

Community focus

ViennaBusiness focuses on attracting international businesses, startups, and expats to Vienna. It provides support across various sectors including life sciences, technology, creative industries, and production and manufacturing. The agency assists companies at all stages of development, from initial consultations to funding and property acquisition.

Member value

Members benefit from cost-free consultations, workshops, networking opportunities, and assistance in finding suitable commercial properties. The Vienna Startup Package offers access to networks, business coaching, and a travel budget for one person per startup.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Investors · Students
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
community and bootcamp
Selection criteria
open
Regions
Europe

Community activity

Events and activity

ViennaBusiness hosts various events and workshops aimed at fostering connections among businesses, startups, and expats. Notable events include ViennaUP, a major city-wide startup festival recognized as one of Europe's top startup events.

Notable members

Notable companies associated with ViennaBusiness include Boehringer Ingelheim, TourRadar, Plantika, and Minimist. Key individuals include Philipp von Lattorff, Chairman of Supervisory Board at Boehringer Ingelheim RCV, and Travis Pittman, Co-founder and CEO of TourRadar.

Capability profile

ViennaBusiness as an event host

Event focus

ViennaBusiness focuses on attracting international businesses, startups, and expats to Vienna. It provides support across various sectors including life sciences, technology, creative industries, and production and manufacturing. The agency assists companies at all stages of development, from initial consultations to funding and property acquisition.

Format narrative

ViennaBusiness offers cost-free consultations, workshops, networking opportunities, and assistance in finding suitable commercial properties.

Participant value

ViennaBusiness provides a supportive environment for startups and international businesses, offering resources and connections to thrive in Vienna's vibrant business ecosystem.

Format and cadence

Event types
meetup and workshop
Modality
in-person
Startups can present
Yes

Availability

Registration state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Selection criteria
open
Stages
Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
Audience
Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
Regions
DACHEurope

Speakers and past editions

Speakers

Notable figures associated with ViennaBusiness include Philipp von Lattorff, Chairman of Supervisory Board at Boehringer Ingelheim RCV, and Travis Pittman, Co-founder and CEO of TourRadar.

Past editions

ViennaBusiness hosts various events and workshops aimed at fostering connections among businesses, startups, and expats. Notable events include ViennaUP, a major city-wide startup festival recognized as one of Europe's top startup events.

Capability profile

ViennaBusiness as a publisher

Editorial focus

ViennaBusiness is dedicated to attracting international companies, startups, and expats to Vienna. The platform provides comprehensive support across various sectors, including life sciences, technology, creative industries, and production and manufacturing. It assists ventures at all stages of development, from initial consultations to funding and property acquisition, promoting sustainability, innovation, quality of life, and diversity in the region.

Audience value

ViennaBusiness provides invaluable resources for international businesses and startups looking to establish themselves in Vienna, offering cost-free consultations, workshops, networking opportunities, and assistance in finding suitable commercial properties.

Format and cadence

Content formats
newsletter and blog
Primary platform
Website
Cadence
regular

Availability

Guest pitch state
Not currently accepting

Audience and focus

Audience
Founders · Investors
Regions
DACHEurope

Flagship work and coverage

Flagship properties

ViennaBusiness offers a newsletter with updates on business opportunities and events in Vienna, as well as a blog featuring stories from local startups, companies, and expats.

Notable coverage

ViennaBusiness has been associated with notable companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim, TourRadar, Plantika, and Minimist, showcasing its impact on the local business ecosystem.

Connected ecosystem

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Common questions

What to know about ViennaBusiness

Upseed classifies ViennaBusiness under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community, event host, and publisher capabilities.

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Source basis

Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.

Last reviewed

April 2, 2026

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