The Vienna Business Agency (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien) is the city's lead startup support organisation, offering funding opportunities, services, and a strong ecosystem for startups. The agency runs the Vienna Startup Package allowing 15 international startups per year to discover Vienna as a launchpad for DACH success.
The agency provides grants, workspace, mentorship, and connections to help startups establish and grow in Vienna. Programs cover everything from initial market entry to scaling across the DACH region, with specific support for international founders relocating to Vienna.
Vienna consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities, and the Business Agency leverages this quality-of-life advantage alongside practical business support to attract global talent and innovative companies to the Austrian capital.
Vienna, Austria
"Vienna — startup hub, most liveable city, launchpad for DACH success. Funding, workspace, ecosystem for international founders."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Vienna Business Agency's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Vienna Business Agency can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.