Business
Austria’s Investor Ecosystem Is Growing — It’s Looking Brighter Than Ever
The latest news about updating the Austrian Investor Ecosystem genuinely put a smile on my face. It looks like new players have appeared across the country, regional hubs are...
Business
Vienna Takes the Lead in a Global Chemicals Merger
A global chemicals business worth around 60 billion US dollars is now being managed from Vienna following the merger of OMV’s and ADNOC’s chemicals...
Business
Innovation Policy in Practice: Austria’s Research Premium Debate
Austria’s research premium is widely regarded as unusually attractive by international standards and has become a key location factor, particularly for biotechnology companies. At...
Startups
Vienna’s Startup Momentum: Growth Without the Noise
There is a tendency to assume that startup ecosystems need to look a certain way. Fast, loud, constantly announcing rounds and exits, competing for...
Startups
Austria’s FlexCo: A Quiet Reform with Bigger European Implications
When Austria introduced the new Flexible Company (FlexCo) structure, it didn’t arrive with much noise. There were no sweeping claims about transforming the startup...
Startups
Austria as a Test Market for Europe
Working with startups, there is a pattern I started to notice in Vienna. New services appear here without much announcement, new technologies seem to...
Startups
Austria Startup Brief – January 21-27
Last week our Austria startup brief showed capital discipline, selective growth, and early consolidation.Between January 21 and 27, European startup activity pointed to a...
Startups
How Austrian Tech Made My Ski Days Smoother
I’ve always loved the ritual of a ski day—the early morning buzz, the layering of gear, the anticipation of that first run. However, there...
Startups
Why the Founders Pass Feels Like a Turning Point for Austria’s Health Innovation Scene
Every now and then, an initiative pops up that feels less like another program and more like a quiet shift in the landscape. That’s...
Events
2026: A Breakout Year for Europe’s Startup Scene — And Why ViennaUP Is My Unmissable Highlight
Every January, I sit down with a fresh calendar and map out the events that will shape my professional year. 2026 already feels different....
Startups
How ImageBiopsy Lab Is Transforming Radiology—From Vienna to the World
When I think about Vienna, I don’t just picture its grand architecture or rich cultural heritage. I also see a city quietly shaping the...