the Start

network

what is start

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.

START summit

START Summit is Europe’s leading student-run conference for entrepreneurship & technology aiming at becoming the seeding ground for entrepreneurial talent. With over 7000 participants, START Summit unites young brilliant minds, accomplished leaders and visionaries for an intergenerational exchange to provoke new and exciting perspectives and unleashing the innovative potential of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Learn more

HISTORY OF START

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

vision

Our vision is to shape the new generation of entrepreneurs, helping them bring their ideas to life and build a better world through innovation - from 0 to 1.

MISSION

Our mission is to unite the new generation of entrepreneurs across the world, building a strong network and providing an environment with unique access to knowledge, resources, and networks to promote the generation and execution of innovative solutions for a better future.

we are self sustained & self organized

our departments

All START Members in front of WU Vienna

people

marketing

A Workshop in Cooperatiion with START Vienna in WU Gründungszentrum
A Notion Workshop with the START Vienna Chapter.

events

partnerships

The Workshop of the Venture Capital Speedinvest in Vienna with START
START VIENNA in the facilities of the START MUNICH chapter on their visit.

Finance & Operations

get in touch

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.

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