Austria - Your Gateway to Europe
Join us for an exclusive webinar designed for ambitious Canadian startups seeking international expansion and long-term growth opportunities in Europe. Experts from the Austrian Business Agency and Vienna Business Agency will provide first-hand insights into one of Europe’s most dynamic and innovation-driven business locations.
This session will introduce Austria as a gateway to European markets, combining economic stability, strong public support structures, a thriving startup ecosystem, and exceptional quality of life. Whether you are planning your first international step or scaling an existing global strategy, Vienna offers a compelling environment for innovation, talent, and sustainable growth.
Participants will gain practical insights into the Viennese startup ecosystem, explore concrete opportunities for market entry and expansion, and learn how startups can successfully establish and scale their operations in Vienna with guidance from the institutions shaping the city’s innovation landscape.
Agenda
Welcome & Introduction by organizers
Austria – your gateway to Europe
Key economic facts
Areas of strength
Working & Business Environment
Grants & funding opportunities
Opportunities for Startups in Vienna
Overview Startup City Vienna
Vienna Startup Package – your soft-landing opportunity to Vienna
ViennaUP 2026 – unique opportunity to connect & expand your network with a global outreach
Interactive Q&A Session
About Austrian Business Agency:
Invest in Austria (Austrian Business Agency / ABA) is the official investment promotion agency of Austria. They provide free advisory and support services to companies looking to establish or expand in Austria — from site selection and market entry to funding, talent, and regulatory guidance. Austria is home to a thriving IT ecosystem and a world-class Life Sciences cluster, with a GDP per capita of €53,834 and an R&D investment ratio of 3.35%.
About Vienna Business Agency:
The Vienna Business Agency is dedicated to strengthening and promoting Vienna as a business location on behalf of the City of Vienna. We support ventures that advance sustainability, innovation, quality of life and diversity in Vienna.
Local and international companies at all stages of their business development can make use of our services. Book a consultation and get answers to any questions about your business. Get in touch if you're an expat starting out in Vienna.
We offer:
Rd. 40 Mio. EUR in total funding for promising projects
Tailored consultation services for businesses & future entrepreneurs
Real Estate & Urban development
More Information: http://vienna.business
About TBDC:
TBDC is a not-for-profit organization that has helped over 9,000 founders launch, grow, and scale across North America. We support high-growth startups with the connections, programming, and market entry support needed to accelerate commercial traction and expansion.