🚀 Vienna Startup Package 2025: Empowering International Startups in Vienna

📅 Application Deadline: February 22, 2025

Program Overview

The Vienna Startup Package, organized by the Vienna Business Agency, offers 15 international startups the opportunity to immerse themselves in Vienna’s dynamic startup ecosystem. This exclusive 8-week program is designed to help startups expand into the DACH region and explore Vienna as a strategic market.

Key Benefits

• Networking Opportunities – Access to key industry players and startup community
• Business Coaching – Personalized 1:1 mentoring sessions
• 🏡 Accommodation – 1-month stay for one startup representative
• Coworking Space – 4 weeks at a leading Vienna coworking hub
• ✈️ Travel Reimbursement – Up to €600 (Europe) or €1,200 (Overseas)
• Event Access – Join ViennaUP 2025 (May 8-16), a major startup festival

Why Vienna?

Vienna is not only one of Europe’s most livable cities, but also a booming innovation hub! With its strong startup ecosystem, strategic location, and supportive business environment, it’s the perfect launchpad for startups looking to scale in the DACH region.

Who Can Apply?

The program seeks startups that have traction in their home markets and are ready for scaling, particularly in Austria.
Selection is based on a two-step process, including expert interviews and evaluations.

How to Apply?

📌 Submit your application by February 22, 2025!
More details & application form: Vienna Startup Package Website

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your startup in Vienna!

🚀 TBDC Horizon Sprint Week is an immersive, one-week in-person program happening from March 24-28, 2025in Toronto! 🇨🇦

🔑 Focus Areas:

Meet potential clients 🤝
Build partnerships 🌐
Gain investor and ecosystem exposure 💼
Spend a week in Toronto connecting with mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners. Get in front of qualified customers as early as March 24-28, 2025! 📅

TBDC Horizon is an equity-free Canadian program designed to help European startups scale into North America via Canada. 🌎

✨ What You’ll Gain:

Access to target customers
Strategic partnerships
Expert mentorship to accelerate your growth 🚀
Unlock opportunities in a 500 million+ consumer market with the right support to navigate, acquire customers, and scale successfully. 📈

👉 Registration link: Click here to register

🚀 Open Call: 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC)

The 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is now accepting applications from innovative startups and student teams worldwide 🌍. Organized by the Singapore Management University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this prestigious competition seeks groundbreaking solutions that address global challenges and drive positive change 🌱.

🔑 Key Details:

• Eligibility: Open to startups and student teams with innovative business ideas or solutions 💡.
• Application Deadline: 🗓 March 31, 2025.
• Prizes: 🎁 Over $2 million in cash and in-kind prizes, including opportunities for mentorship, networking, and access to investors 💸.

🌟 Why Participate?

• Global Exposure: Showcase your startup on an international platform 🌐.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs 🧑‍🏫.
• Networking: Connect with potential investors, partners, and like-minded innovators 🤝.
• Funding Opportunities: Compete for substantial cash prizes and in-kind support to accelerate your venture 🚀.

📝 How to Apply:

1. Visit the official competition page.
2. Register an account and complete the application form 🖊️.
3. Submit your business plan and any supporting materials by the deadline 📄.

Don't miss this opportunity to propel your startup to new heights! 🌟 Apply now and join a global community of innovators striving to make a difference 💼.

Batch 4 is here – and it’s ready for you to jump in! The Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play is back, and this is your best chance to go global!  Are you an ambitious early-stage tech startup ready to make an impact? With this program, you’ll gain access to Silicon Valley-level expertise, world-class connections, and a powerful toolkit to scale your business internationally. Here’s the deal: - Top-tier Mentors: Insider advice from industry legends and VC experts. - Global Network: Tap into the world’s most connected innovation ecosystem. - Personalized Support: Office hours, workshops, and real-world strategies to scale faster. You’re not just joining an accelerator—you’re joining a community and a movement to take Lithuanian startups to the global stage.  Apply by March 7, 2025 All the details you need: https://pnptc.in/3HdnPj0  Don’t miss this opportunity—your startup’s global journey starts here! 

🚀 BALTIC SANDBOX – MORE THAN AN ACCELERATOR, it’s a launchpad for innovative ideas. Whether you're just exploring a bold concept or already scaling a startup, our team is ready to support you. We believe in our founders, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and other resources to help turn ideas into market-ready startups. We aim to drive real change by building strong connections and an active community—together, we can achieve more. 🤝 Our programs are tailored to meet the real needs of startups. We’re focused on understanding the essential challenges of potential participants and providing the highest possible value. To do that, we need your input on what type of support would be most beneficial. Please fill out the registration/survey form below. 📝 📅 AGENDA: https://balticsandbox.eu/assets/pdfs/Pre-acceleration-Agenda-2025.pdf 🔥 PLANNED PROGRAM FORMAT 📚 EXPERT-LED LECTURES | Gain knowledge from experienced lecturers with a deep understanding of the startup world. Topics cover market research, fundraising, marketing, pitching, business models, finance, and more. 🎯 PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP | Receive tailored one-on-one guidance from top experts and seasoned founders, helping you avoid common mistakes. 🌐 ACCESS TO OUR NETWORK | Present your startup to venture capital funds, experienced investors, and connect with potential co-founders or new team members. 🛠 TAILORED SUPPORT | Let us know the specific support your startup needs, and we may be able to make it happen. 👀 ON THE LOOKOUT FOR: 🚀 ESTABLISHED STARTUPS (OUTSIDE OF VILNIUS) | Growing companies looking for resources, mentorship, and a supportive community to help them scale. 💡 ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS | Individuals or teams with bold, innovative ideas who are ready to take their first steps into the startup world. 📋 ADDITIONAL DETAILS ⏳ DURATION: 8 weeks 📅 INTENSITY: 2 sessions per week + mentorship sessions 📍 LOCATION: Hybrid model (50% online, 50% in-person). In-person session locations will be announced later. 🗣 LANGUAGE: English 📧 ANY QUESTIONS? Hit us up: [email protected] 🚀 IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT GROWING YOUR STARTUP, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACCELERATE THAT JOURNEY. APPLY NOW! 💰 P.S. WE ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST UP TO €25K IN SILVERTECH STARTUPS! A SILVERTECH STARTUP creates products or services that enhance seniors' quality of life, supporting health, social connection, financial wellness, and independence. Examples include: ✈️ Senior-friendly travel services 🩺 Health monitoring apps 👫 Social platforms 📚 Learning tools 🏠 Safety tech for independent living and MANY MORE IF YOU ARE WORKING ON ONE OR KNOW OF ONE, REACH OUT! ✉️

🚀 BALTIC SANDBOX – MORE THAN AN ACCELERATOR, it’s a launchpad for innovative ideas. Whether you're just exploring a bold concept or already scaling a startup, our team is ready to support you. We believe in our founders, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and other resources to help turn ideas into market-ready startups. We aim to drive real change by building strong connections and an active community—together, we can achieve more. 🤝 Our programs are tailored to meet the real needs of startups. We’re focused on understanding the essential challenges of potential participants and providing the highest possible value. To do that, we need your input on what type of support would be most beneficial. Please fill out the registration/survey form below. 📝 📅 AGENDA: https://balticsandbox.eu/assets/pdfs/Pre-acceleration-Agenda-2025.pdf 🔥 PLANNED PROGRAM FORMAT 📚 EXPERT-LED LECTURES | Gain knowledge from experienced lecturers with a deep understanding of the startup world. Topics cover market research, fundraising, marketing, pitching, business models, finance, and more. 🎯 PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP | Receive tailored one-on-one guidance from top experts and seasoned founders, helping you avoid common mistakes. 🌐 ACCESS TO OUR NETWORK | Present your startup to venture capital funds, experienced investors, and connect with potential co-founders or new team members. 🛠 TAILORED SUPPORT | Let us know the specific support your startup needs, and we may be able to make it happen. 👀 ON THE LOOKOUT FOR: 🚀 ESTABLISHED STARTUPS (OUTSIDE OF VILNIUS) | Growing companies looking for resources, mentorship, and a supportive community to help them scale. 💡 ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS | Individuals or teams with bold, innovative ideas who are ready to take their first steps into the startup world. 📋 ADDITIONAL DETAILS ⏳ DURATION: 8 weeks 📅 INTENSITY: 2 sessions per week + mentorship sessions 📍 LOCATION: Hybrid model (50% online, 50% in-person). In-person session locations will be announced later. 🗣 LANGUAGE: English 📧 ANY QUESTIONS? Hit us up: [email protected] 🚀 IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT GROWING YOUR STARTUP, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACCELERATE THAT JOURNEY. APPLY NOW! 💰 P.S. WE ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST UP TO €25K IN SILVERTECH STARTUPS! A SILVERTECH STARTUP creates products or services that enhance seniors' quality of life, supporting health, social connection, financial wellness, and independence. Examples include: ✈️ Senior-friendly travel services 🩺 Health monitoring apps 👫 Social platforms 📚 Learning tools 🏠 Safety tech for independent living IF YOU ARE WORKING ON ONE OR KNOW OF ONE, REACH OUT! ✉️

🌟 Get ready to be part of the ROCKIT Pre-Accelerator Program Batch #3, crafted together with FIRSTPICK!
This 8-week hybrid program is designed for MVP-stage startups to validate ideas, scale efficiently, and succeed.

What’s in it for you?

✅ Master the Lean Startup methodology
✅ 1:1 mentoring with industry experts
✅ Network with driven innovators & industry leaders
✅ Live workshops & events, including Progress Day at Tech Spa

🎯 Seats are limited, so apply now: tally.so/r/3xp4vo

🗓 Deadline: February 28th, 2025
📍 The program is exclusively for startups registered in central and western Lithuania.

🌐 Learn more: www.rockitvilnius.com/pre-accelerator

🌟 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇: Up to €25,000 for Your Startup! 💡💰
Innovate to Improve Seniors’ Lives! 👵👴

At Baltic Sandbox, we believe technology can transform lives. If you create solutions that enhance seniors' everyday living, join our program and gain:
✅ Up to €25,000 investment to fuel your growth;
✅ An invitation to join one of our incubation/pre-acceleration programs;
✅ Expert guidance for product development and beyond;
✅ Exclusive access to mentors and investors.

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💡 What ideas are we looking for?

• 🦽 Assistive devices (e.g., smart walking sticks, hearing aids);
• 🏠 Home automation (voice-controlled systems, smart bathrooms);
• 🩺 Health tech (medication dispensers, remote patient monitoring);
• 🚀 Mobility solutions, communication tools, and more!

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📢 Have a solution or know someone who does?
Register now, as SPOTS ARE LIMITED! 😊

📄 Registration form – https://tally.so/r/wdZkVN

🚀 Do you have a high-impact innovative technology, product, service, or business model that could create new markets or disrupt existing ones in Europe and even worldwide?

💡 Are you a start-up or an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) with the ambition and commitment to scale up?

💶 Are you looking for substantial funding, but the risks involved are too high for private investors to cover the full amount needed?

If your answers to the above questions are ‘yes,’ then the EIC Accelerator may be the right funding scheme for you.

What is the EIC Accelerator?

The EIC Accelerator supports companies (principally SMEs, including start-ups) to scale up high-impact innovationswith the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
It provides a unique combination of:

• Grant funding
• Investment funding
• Business Acceleration Services

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Funding Overview

The total indicative budget for this call is EUR 634 million:

• EUR 384 million allocated to EIC Accelerator Open (for projects outside predefined topics)
• EUR 250 million allocated to EIC Accelerator Challenges (for projects matching predefined topics)

🔗 Learn more: EIC Accelerator Details

Apply here