Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN)

🌏 Ready to Scale Your Startup in Asia? Apply for GO SEOUL 2025! 🇰🇷 In partnership with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Seoul, is calling for innovative startups in Energy and Mobility to join this one-week acceleration program designed to unlock the South Korean market! 🚀   🥢 Why GO SEOUL? Experience the heart of Asia’s tech and innovation scene with access to: 🔗Local market insights & top industry connections 🌐Tailored mentoring & networking events 🚀Office space, pitching sessions, and investor connections   What’s in it for you? ✨ Up to EUR 10,000 travel grant per startup ✨ Flexible digital onboarding with deep insights into the South Korean ecosystem ✨ Kick-off networking dinner in Vienna ✨ 1 week in Seoul filled with 1:1 business meetings, exclusive networking, pitch events, and corporate visits   📅 Program Dates: June 23-27, 2025, Seoul 📅 Application Deadline: December 1, 2024   🔗 Don’t miss this chance to go global—apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6uXqQ-Q

🌟 That was Future Forward 2024! 🌟 🌍 700+ participants from business, tech and politics 🎤 Top national and international speakers 🗣️ panels & deep dives offering fresh perspectives 🚀 30+ startups showcasing their groundbreaking innovations 🎯 2 stages serving as central platforms for exchange and inspiration 🤝 150+ matchmaking sessions fostering valuable connections 🇯🇵 Japan as the proud guest country, inspiring us with its focus on the future and technology Our GO AUSTRIA startups 🚀impressed with their pitches, presenting solutions to global challenges with remarkable innovation. Another higlight was the deep dive session ”Doing Business in Japan", where Go S. from Godot offered valuable insights into entering the Asian market. The event once again proved how collaboration across borders can shape the future. We're already looking forward to the next edition! 🤩 👉 For more insights, take a look at the brutkasten article: https://lnkd.in/dD4U_nwp #Innovation #Networking #FutureForward #GlobalCollaboration #Expansion Fotocredits: Philipp Stambera & Konrad Geger

🌟 Highlights of the first few days of GO TOKYO 2024 program!🌟 💡 We started at Hack Osaka where we got some new insipration. ✨ Next was the Austrian Startup Pitch Night in Kobe! This event showcased brilliant pitches from our innovative #startups, each presenting unique solutions in #AgriTech or #FoodTech. It was inspiring to connect with many new faces, including entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. The energy in the room was great, filled with excitement and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a success especially to our partners ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, City of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture and Innovation Dojo Japan! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to foster these valuable connections. 🚀🤝 🍬 On Friday we visited GLICO, a pioneer and leading food manufacturer in Osaka. Our startups (AI-Weeder, Smiling Food, BioCraft, Fermify, Freundeskreis & Vertus Energy) had the posibility to present their innovations to the R&D department followed by a discussion afterwords. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey! 🚀 📸 credits to: Alexander Farrell #AustrianStartupNight #Innovation #Networking #Japan

🇯🇵 We’ve landed in Japan! 🇯🇵 GO TOKYO 2024 has officially kicked off! We arrived in Osaka with a lineup of Austria’s brightest AgriTech and FoodTech startups. Together with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA we marked the start with an welcome dinner, setting the stage for 2 weeks of innovation and collaboration. From plant-based cheese to AI-powered weeding, our startups are set to make waves in Japan. Stay tuned for a week packed with innovation and cross-border collaboration! 🚀🥂 Meet them in person at the Austrian Startup Night in Kobe! https://lnkd.in/ejwCw-JM BioCraft, Smiling Food, Fermify, Freundeskreis, Vertus Energy, AI-Weeder #GOTOKYO2024 #AustriaJapan #AgriTech #FoodTech #Innovation #GOASIA

🚀 Why is Seoul the ultimate launchpad for Mobility & Energy startups? South Korea is a global trendsetter in Mobility & Energy, leading the way in EVs, hydrogen energy, and smart infrastructure! 💡 Top reasons to expand to Korea: • A $200B+ market driving smart cities and renewable energy innovation • Home to world-leading tech giants like Hyundai, LG & SK Innovation • A culture of innovation with government support for green and digital transformation With GO SEOUL 2025, Austrian startups can access tailored business meetings, strategic guidance, and up to €10,000 travel funding to explore this dynamic ecosystem. 🌟 Ready to drive your success in South Korea? Apply now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSTW2r_v Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Seoul, David Jaritsch, Ara Cho

🚀 Austria Meets Asia: Highlights from the Stammtisch On Wednesday, AustrianStartups Startups & GIN brought together Austrian and Asian entrepreneurs for the Asia Edition Stammtisch. The evening started with our GO AUSTRIA Batch startups meeting GO ASIA Alumni, sparking conversations about cultural differences and business strategies. Definitly a new staple for our GIN Community Events! The discussions during the main event were equally inspiring. Insights from Viktoria Ilger (Creators Expedition - an AVL initiative) brought a valuable corporate perspective, complementing the entrepreneurial experiences of Victoria Berger (and-less) and Robin Simons (Atlas). Together, they painted a complete picture of the challenges and opportunities in Asian markets. A big shoutout to Austrian Startups for organizing such a fantastic event and to everyone who joined for making it a memorable evening! #GOAustria #GOAsia #AustrianStartups #StartupExpansion #Networking

🚀 Don’t miss the Austrian Startup Night in Kobe on November 28! 🇦🇹🇯🇵 A unique chance to connect with Austrian FoodTech and AgriTech innovators and key players from Japan’s dynamic startup ecosystem. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghdhewMC #AustrianStartups #FoodTech #AgriTech #Innovation #KobeEvents

🥳 Yesterday we successfully kicked off our 18th GO AUSTRIA Program at Startup House. 🚀 The startups showcased their innovative solutions during a dynamic 🎤pitching session, followed by a speed-dating round with the mentors, where they discussed business opportunies in Austria. 🤝 We ended the day exploring historic Vienna and enjoying a welcome lunch with delicious Austrian cuisine. 🧆🍷 We’re proud to be part of their journey and excited for the week ahead! 🤩 Geek Guild Co., Ltd., Manifold Tech Limited, PitchBob.io, Allxon Inc., Fluv, Hydrexia, Kodifly, Moaah, signNow, UrbanChain Group, VESSL AI, xMap #startups #innovation #internationalisation #incubation #acceleration #asia #vienna #deeptech

🚀 The #glaubandich CHALLENGE 2025 is back! Showcase your ideas and compete for the title of Startup of the Year 2025 in Austria's largest startup competition, powered by Erste Bank und Sparkasse, Trending Topics, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. What’s in it for you? ✅ Up to €10,000 prize money and a media package worth €10,000. ✅ Networking with investors, experts, and top startups. ✅ Recognition for your innovation and business model. 📅 How it works: City Pitches in all 9 provinces → Winners compete in the grand finale on April 28, 2025, in Vienna. Apply here by NOV 30: https://lnkd.in/df6iEhx6 #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Austria #glaubandich

📖 Check Out Our GO TOKYO 2024 startups! 🇯🇵✨ Get an exclusive preview in the latest booklet, featuring Austrian AgriTech and FoodTech startups making waves in Japan! 🚀🌾 AI-Weeder – Leveraging AI to automate weed control for more sustainable farming. Smiling Food – Redefining sweetness with healthy, sugar-free alternatives. BioCraft Pet Nutrition – Advancing pet food with cultured meat production for a sustainable, high-quality protein alternative. Fermify – AI-driven precision fermentation platform producing sustainable food proteins. Freundeskreis – Introducing the first plant-based cheese alternative crafted from apricot kernels Vertus Energy Converting organic waste into bioenergy with efficient tech. And stay tuned—the GO TOKYO 2024 program officially kicks off next week! Highlights include exciting events like the Austrian Startup Night in Kobe and TechBIZKON, where Austria’s top innovators will connect with Japan’s thriving tech scene. 🌏🤝 #GOTOKYO2024 #AustrianStartups #AgriTech #FoodTech #GOASIA #InnovationJourney #Japan #GlobalNetworking #TechBIZKON