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ViennaUP: dates, who attends, and how founders get in

ViennaUP is a dynamic and decentralised festival offering a variety of events and activities tailored to diverse interests and preferences.

Verified ·9 official sources·Organised by Vienna Business Agency (initiator; hosted by ViennaBusiness)

The essentials from the organiser's own pages: when, where, how big, and how founders get in. Speakers, investor lists and past editions are on the official site.

Attendees2026
14,000+
participants
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Countries2026
90
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Next edition
May 10–14, 2027 · ViennaUP 2027 source
Where
Vienna, Austria
Format
in-person
Startup pass
Choose individual programme events and buy their tickets separately; there is no single festival ticket. International startups could apply for the Discover ViennaUP travel grant (2026 application; applications closed). source
Cadence
Annual, May
GeneralistFoundersInvestorsCorporates

Next edition

DatesMay 10–14, 2027 source
EditionViennaUP 2027
VenueVienna, Austria
Ticketsviennaup.com source

How founders get in

Startup programmeChoose individual programme events and buy their tickets separately; there is no single festival ticket. International startups could apply for the Discover ViennaUP travel grant (2026 application; applications closed). source

Startup World Cup Austria

Meeting investors there

At Connect Day, founders can use reverse corporate pitches, 1:1 speed-dating matchmaking, and a dedicated pitch room to meet investors and potential corporate partners. source

Before you go: the hub's cold email to VCs playbook covers the pre-event outreach that fills a meeting calendar, and Causo matches your stage and thesis to the funds in its database so you know who to ask for a meeting.

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Sources

Every fact above was read from one of these official pages on Oct 26, 2026:

ViennaUP: frequently asked

When is ViennaUP 2027?
ViennaUP 2027 runs May 10–14, 2027 at Vienna, according to the organiser's published dates.
How do startups get into ViennaUP?
Choose individual programme events and buy their tickets separately; there is no single festival ticket. International startups could apply for the Discover ViennaUP travel grant (2026 application; applications closed).
What is Startup World Cup Austria?
ViennaUP's pitch competition.
How big is ViennaUP?
14,000+ participants attendees (2026), from 90 countries countries, per the organiser.