Startup Hub – Where Vienna’s Startup Community Comes Together

The Startup Hub positions Startup House as a central point in Vienna’s startup scene, connecting founders with events, programs and the people shaping the ecosystem.

Weekly Afterwork

A relaxed end-of-day gathering where founders and teams meet at Startup House every Tuesday to exchange, unwind and connect: https://austrianstartups.com/events

Guests gathering along the Lake Terrace at Startup House during an Entrepreneurship anniversary celebration, surrounded by reflections and city lights.

View of the terrace and indoor space at Startup House and Loft by the Lake, offering exclusive event areas with full-service support for corporate and private occasions in Vienna.

AustrianStartups Stammtisch

Once a month, AustrianStartups hosts its Stammtisch event at Startup House, featuring speakers, insights and networking: https://austrianstartups.com/events

Pitch Competitions

Pitch formats hosted in collaboration with AustrianStartups give early-stage founders a stage to present ideas, receive feedback and meet potential supporters: https://austrianstartups.com/events

Inspirational Conference Speaker at Sky Forum – Tribüne by Lumia © Michael Kiran Huber

Modern event setting with tables, lights, and a lake view, representing Loft by the Lake’s flexible venue for corporate events, receptions, and private celebrations in Vienna.

Expert Fireside Chats

Regular conversations with experienced founders and operators offer insights into product, growth, funding and team-building. Watch out for the next Austrian Startups Stammtisch: https://austrianstartups.com/events

Expert Hours by AustrianStartups

Founders receive access to expert consultations on topics like fundraising, strategy, marketing or legal fundamentals: https://austrianstartups.com/events

Visitors at Atrium Reception – Tribüne by Lumia © Michael Kiran Huber

Startup House Community on Lake Terrace – Lumia Ecosystem

Vienna Business Agency Connections

Through our ecosystem partners, founders can access consultation formats and programs provided by the Vienna Business Agency: https://wirtschaftsagentur.at/termine-events-workshops/

ELP

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Program connects students and early founders with the startup ecosystem and community leaders across Vienna: https://austrianstartups.com/page/entrepreneurial-leadership-program

Outdoor working scene with house members working by the water, symbolizing Startup House's lakeside location for company and summer networking events in Vienna.

woman writing on a whiteboard with a marker, close-up detail shot

Funding Information Events

In cooperation with organisations such as FFG, aws, WKO and the Vienna Business Agency, Startup House offers events that give founders clear guidance on available grants and funding opportunities. Stay tuned for the next date in 2026!

Entrepreneurship Avenue

Entrepreneurship Avenue provides one of Europe’s largest university-focused startup programs, supporting students as they develop ideas, teams and early-stage projects: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/starting-up/our-services/programs/entrepreneurship-avenue