

AI Startups meet Industry - Pitch event and networking
Pitch. Connect. Collaborate.
Are you building the next breakthrough in AI? Seize the opportunity to pitch your startup directly to the Silicon Valley ecosystem and top Austrian business leaders across key sectors, including manufacturing, banking, aviation, and more.
Join us for a pitch event hosted by OPEN AUSTRIA and ReaktorX.
About the Pitch Event
Selected startups will present a 1-minute elevator pitch, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.
After the pitch event, join us for networking and 1:1 discussions.
Apply now! There are 9 slots available. You will be notified by November 13th if you are selected to pitch.
Who Should Apply
We welcome early-stage and scaling teams building:
AI-powered business and productivity tools
Generative AI (GenAI) applications
AI-driven industrial manufacturing and engineering
AI applications in banking, financial services, insurance, aviation, and water technology
AI solutions for events, conference management, and digital infrastructure
ML infrastructure and automation technologies
Physical AI applications
Any other ambitious AI-enabled product
Meet the Austrian Executives
Meet leaders and decision-makers from a diverse range of industries, including:
🏦 Banking & Financial Services
HYPO NOE — Regional banking, corporate finance, digitalization, and financial services.
✈️ Aviation & Air Traffic Management
Austro Control — Air navigation services, aviation safety, and regulated operations.
Austrian Airlines — International aviation, customer experience, and airline innovation.
🏭 Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering
Welser Profile — Customized steel and non-ferrous metal profiles, manufacturing, and industrial operations.
🎪 Events & Conference Management
Austria Center Vienna — International conferences, corporate events, and innovative event experiences.
💧 Water Technology & Digital Infrastructure
cell — Water and wastewater technology, monitoring, measurement, and digital infrastructure.
🤖 AI Consulting
mediapool — AI consulting, digital transformation, and media production.
🛡️ Insurance & Financial Advisory
PSM — Insurance brokerage, financial advisory, and business services.
💻 Software Development & IT Services
priorIT Software Development — Customized software, business applications, and operational efficiency.
SYMVARO — Digital solutions for municipalities and utilities, including drinking water and waste management.
🧭 Business Consulting & Professional Services
PCLM Consulting — Project management, change management, leadership, and organizational transformation.
⚡ Electrical Engineering & Building Technology
Esl Elektro — Electrical installations, building technology, smart homes, and photovoltaic solutions.
Ready to pitch? Apply for one of the 9 startup slots and put your AI innovation in front of the Silicon Valley ecosystem and Austrian business leaders.
OPEN AUSTRIA × ReaktorX 🚀