About
Start Vienna
we empower students to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey and are the seeding ground for new success stories.
we empower students to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey and are the seeding ground for new success stories.
START Vienna is a student-led entrepreneurship initiative that empowers ambitious students.
We are proud members of START, the world’s largest student organization dedicated to entrepreneurship. We are thrilled to support the next generation of dreamers, creative thinkers, tech enthusiasts, and innovators.
We unite the most ambitious future founders of Vienna. We support them with member-only events like workshops, VC visits, deeper mentoring sessions, skill-building workshops, community meetups, and collaborative project opportunities.
Additionally, we host and organize a range of public event formats, like the hackathons or pitching competitions to improve the Austrian startup-ecosystem.
You are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with, and we make sure you’re in good company. We bring each other forward.
We are backed by a strong ecosystem and trusted long term partners that share our vision, values and believe in the power of young innovative minds.
We discover the hidden gems of the Vienna startup ecosystem, collaborate closely with you to advance your entrepreneurial journey, and above all, foster a community that feels like home!
We discover innovative and exciting ways to engage with our ecosystem, share the values, vision, and activities of START Vienna, and build strong connections with stakeholders, including students, industry partners, universities, and other initiatives.
Our events serve as the cornerstone of a vibrant community and dynamic network. Through organizing a variety of events, we cater to the diverse interests of our members, offering opportunities to acquire new knowledge, develop skills, and gain experiences that foster growth and drive innovation.
We build and cultivate thriving partnerships that bring together entrepreneurial minds. Our focus is on creating a positive impact for our members, partners, and Vienna's vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The Finance & Operations department is the backbone of our organization. We make sure our processes run smoothly and that START is set up for long-term success financially, legally and operationally.
START Vienna is part of the growing START Network. This connection lets us share ideas, learn from others, and strengthen a global culture of entrepreneurship. Rooted in Vienna and connected to the world, we’re shaping the future together with the wider START Global Initiative.
Chapters
Countries
Members
1996: Founding of START at the University of St. Gallen
2003: Establishment of the first START Chapter in Munich
2013: First START Summit held, rebranding to “START Network”, team expansion from 5 to 40 members
2020: Launch of the START Fellowship to support global entrepreneurial talent
2024: Founding of START Vienna as the 19th Chapter
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We are happy to connect with students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship of all backgrounds, as well as partners open to collaboration with driven students and looking for stellar talent in Vienna’s ecosystem.
