AustrianStartups is a neutral, independent, and non-profit platform that aims to foster innovative entrepreneurship in Austria. With a mission to turn Austria into a hub for innovative minds, AustrianStartups provides an open space for startups, change-makers, and anyone interested in launching joint initiatives. Led by a dedicated team, including Markus Raunig as Chairman of the Board and Hannah Wundsam as Managing Director, AustrianStartups believes that entrepreneurial thinking and action are essential for positive change.

By empowering individuals to develop solutions rather than complaining about problems, AustrianStartups strives to create a better society. Through inspiring communication channels, public appearances, and valuable information, AustrianStartups motivates individuals to develop their own ideas and provides support on how to get started. By connecting founders, supporters, entrepreneurial minds, and policy makers, both online and offline, AustrianStartups enables collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Additionally, as an independent think tank, AustrianStartups conducts research on entrepreneurship and provides comprehensive insights to policy makers, ultimately driving change in the entrepreneurial landscape of Austria