Looking to scale your startup and expand into the European market? Austria offers the ideal environment for ambitious founders aiming to grow in the DACH region and beyond.

With a thriving ecosystem in ICT, Tech & Mobility, GreenTech and Life Sciences, Austria has become one of Europe’s top locations for innovation. Companies benefit from easy market access, strong funding opportunities, a vibrant talent pool and an international network of investors and accelerators.

Join us to explore how Austria can support your startup’s expansion, learn from real success stories and discover the advantages of growing your business in one of the most dynamic hubs in Europe.

Event Details:

When: 2 april 2025, 17:30 -21:00

Where: BIP – Torre Liberty – Galleria de Cristoforis, 1 – 20121 Milan

Program:

17:30 - 18:00: Registration

18:00 - 18:30: Opening

Welcome by Stefano La Croce, Vice Consul for Commercial Affairs, Austrian Consulate General in Milan
Paolo Federici, Senior Partner BIP
Olga Zocco, Business Partner ABA - Austria's Startup Ecosystem

18:30: Round table discussion Panel Discussion: Success Stories of International Startups and companies in Austria

Moderation: Emil Abirascid, journalist and founder Startupbusiness

Keynote speakers:

Giuseppe Corcione, CEO and Founder Reinova S.p.A
Reinova S.p.A. is a center of excellence in the Motor Valley, specializing in developing, testing, and validating components for sustainable mobility.

Amit Borsok, CEO AccessiWay
AccessiWay provides innovative solutions to enhance digital accessibility, helping businesses and organizations with accessibility standards and inclusive for all users.

Stefano de Rubertis, Managing Director Bip Austria
BIP Group is a global consulting firm headquartered in Milan, specializing in business integration and transformation services.

Susanne Mayr, director Italy, ABA – Austrian Business Agency
Austrian Business Agency supports international companies in establishing a presence in Austria, offering expert advice and assistance on investment and business opportunities.

19:30 – 21:00: Networking with fingerfood

Event languages: English

The event is free of charge, but registration is required.

Registration:

As the number of places at the event is limited, we recommend registering as early as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

Emil Abirascid, Startupbusiness; Susanne Mayr and Olga Zocco, Team Italy of Austrian Business Agency

Austria: The Smart Choice for Your International Growth

Susanne Mayr