Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN)

🚀 Applications Now Open: GO HONG KONG 2025 🇭🇰🌱🤖 Austrian startups in AI and Sustainability, your gateway to the Greater Bay Area is here! The 𝗚𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 program is now accepting applications until 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. This 𝟭-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (March 23-28, 2025) will empower selected startups to navigate the vibrant Hong Kong market with strategic guidance, tailored 1:1 business meetings, and up to €𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. 📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: • Flexible Digital Onboarding: Video masterclasses and expert IP coaching • 1:1 Meetings: Connect with international stakeholders, potential partners, and clients • Ecosystem Tour: Visit the HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Cyberport Hong Kong, and more • Networking: Pitch your solutions and connect at Alibaba Entrepreneurs Funds JUMPSTARTER—Hong Kong’s premier startup event 💼 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? • Startups focused on AI or Sustainability • Mid- or later-stage startups with market-ready products and a proven business model 🌏 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: https://lnkd.in/dr8gUykn Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong, Carola Mautner Markhof, Jennifer Veigel #GOHONGKONG2025 #AIStartups #SustainabilityStartups #AustrianStartups #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #GreaterBayArea

Why is Hong Kong a top destination for Austrian startups in #AI and #Sustainability? 🌏 GO HONG KONG 2025 offers the opportunity to unlock this dynamic gateway to Asia! Here’s why your next big step should be #HongKong. 👇 Excited? Apply for GO HONG KONG today: https://lnkd.in/dr8gUykn Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Hong Kong, Carola Mautner Markhof, Jennifer Veigel

🌏 Highlights from Startup Salon in Graz "How to enter Japan?" 🇯🇵 🌟 Last week, we hosted the engaging event, where we explored the unique challenges and exciting opportunities of doing business in Japan. With expert insights and real-life case studies, participants gained practical knowledge on cultural, economic, and business aspects of the Japanese market. 📊💡 As we gear up for Expo 2025 in Osaka, the relationship between Austria and Japan is more vital than ever. This event emphasized the immense potential for Austrian companies to connect and thrive in one of the world’s leading economies. 🌐 A heartfelt thank you to ICS Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark for their fantastic collaboration and seamless organization of this event! 🤝 Your support created a valuable networking platform for all attendees. 🙌 We're eager to see how Austrian businesses will strengthen their presence in Japan and build on this momentum! 🚀✨ #JapanMarket #Expo2025 #GlobalBusiness #AustriaJapanRelations #Networking #Collaboration #ICS #Innovation #BusinessExpansion

🚀 Exciting visit to our GIN alumni: Shopreme! 🚀 This week we had the pleasure of visiting the Shopreme team in their office. 🌍 As one of our alumni startups, shopreme offers innovative solutions for the mobile self-checkout experience in retail.🛒✨ A tour of their modern office gave us an insight into their inspiring working environment. The live demo of their product was particularly exciting: a mobile scan & go solution that makes shopping faster and more efficient. No wonder that Billa - REWE Group as a direct partner on their doorstep, is one of their most important testimonials! 🏬💡 It's always great to see how our alumni continue to develop and shape the future. Many thanks to the Shopreme team for the great welcome and the exciting insights! #startuplife #innovation #checkout #retailtech #GINAlumni #shopreme #billa #successstory #GINAlumni #Innovation #StartupTour #RetailTech #Shopreme

What a Journey! ✈ GO SHANGHAI 2024 Recap 🇦🇹🇨🇳 Our Austrian DeepTech startups have wrapped up their incredible week in #Shanghai, where they immersed themselves in the thriving Chinese startup ecosystem. It was an insightful, and adventurous journey, full of exciting opportunities and valuable learnings. Here’s a quick recap of the action-packed week: ✨ Workshops: Sessions on Tax & Legal with Kai KIM and an insightful workshop with Stories.VC with Sally Chen, and many more 🏢 Company Visits: Stops at top companies like Lenovo, Envision, and Zhangjiang AI Island 🤝 Networking: B2B meetings with potential stakeholders and business partners 🎤 Pitch Night: A huge success with startups showcasing their innovative solutions to a packed audience! Swipe through to see the highlights—from exchanging business cards the traditional way to pitching their ideas on stage! ⬇ Thank you to everyone who made this week so valuable for our startups! 🚀 Atlas | Greenwood-Power | Inmox GmbH | infrared.city | Sleeve Gmbh | Invisible-Light Labs GmbH | VELLO BIKE 🚀 Austria Wirtschaftsservice, FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, Hao Luo, Alexandra Runge 容安雅, Christian Fuchssteiner, Chiara Witzemann, Men Jia Qiu, Werner Müller, Henry Lembacher

🚀 The Austrian Startup Pitch Night is Coming to Singapore! 🚀 Join our signature pitching Event on Nov. 5th 2024 and witness Austrian #FinTech innovation live in action! Hosted by GIN and ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship), the Austrian Startup Pitch Night is your chance to meet six of Austria’s most promising FinTech startups as they showcase their cutting-edge solutions in Singapore! Event Details: 📅 Date: November 5, 2024 🕓 Time: 16:00 – 20:00 📍 Location: ACE Ideation Centre, Launchpad @ One-North, Singapore 🎟️ FREE entry! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dknShBmr What to expect: 💡 Innovative startup pitches 🎤 Engaging Q&A sessions 🤝 Networking with entrepreneurs, investors, and potential partners Let’s explore new opportunities and foster innovation together! Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA SINGAPORE #AustrianStartups #GOSingapore #Networking

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀! 🚀 We’re thrilled to present the six Austrian FinTech startups heading to Singapore in the first week of November for the GO SINGAPORE 2024 program! These innovative companies are ready to explore new markets, connect with industry leaders, and showcase their groundbreaking solutions. 📊 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 leading the way in blockchain, asset management, Bitcoin payments, and more. From AI-driven innovations to tax solutions for expats, these companies represent the cutting edge of Austria’s FinTech scene. Main Sequence, Marabou, Mion, Morpher, MyExpatTaxes, Trever Swipe through the booklet below to get to know the startups and discover their visionary ideas. Stay tuned as they embark on this exciting journey to Singapore’s vibrant startup ecosystem! ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA SINGAPORE, David Bachmann, Flavia Conrad #FinTech #Startups #Innovation #AustrianStartups #GOSingapore #Networking #Entrepreneurship

🚀 A Great Evening at the Austrian Startup Pitch Night in Shanghai 🇦🇹🇨🇳 This past Saturday, GIN and our partner ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA hosted the Austrian Startup Pitch Night at the beautiful German Center Shanghai. Seven innovative Austrian #DeepTech startups from the GO SHANGHAI 2024 Program pitched their exciting solutions and connected with the local ecosystem. The evening was filled with interesting conversations, networking, and new connections, all while enjoying some delicious Austrian wine 🍷. A big thanks to Christian Fuchssteiner and his team for supporting this fantastic event! We look forward to seeing how these startups continue to explore opportunities in the Asian market. Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH #GOShanghai2024 #AustrianStartups #Innovation #Networking #ShanghaiEcosystem #GlobalExpansion #AdvantageAustria

🚀 Incredible Week in Shanghai! As part of the GO SHANGHAI 2025 acceleration program, our deepTech #startups from Austria had an amazing opportunity to connect with key innovators and thought leaders in Shanghai’s thriving ecosystem. From exploring the futuristic Zhangjiang AI Islands to brainstorming with visionaries at Lenovo Innovation Park and Zhangjiang Incubator, each stop gave us invaluable insights into #China’s cutting-edge technologies and market trends. 🌍🤝 These visits not only highlighted the innovative energy in Mainland China but also opened exciting doors for #collaboration and growth. 💡✨ 🔜 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this journey! #GoShanghai #DeepTech #Innovation #TechEcosystem #AI #GlobalCollaboration

🇦🇹🇨🇳 Greetings from TechG Show in #Shanghai! Meet our startup batch with 11 Austrian entrepreneurs at booth 3356 & exchange with us 🚀 VELLO BIKE Atlas Greenwood-Power Inmox GmbH Invisible-Light Labs GmbH infrared.city Sleeve Gmbh Advantage Austria Dev Sriranganadane Oana Taut Angelos Chronis Daniel Kagerbauer Michael Aufreiter Benjamin James Valerie Wolff Valentin Vodev Norbert Juschicz - Sensors for Smart Grids Emir Causevic Mathias Ptacek Werner Müller Henry Lembacher Men Jia Qiu Chiara Witzemann Hao Luo FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)