Joint Forces #54 - hosted by Uni Wien

Joint Forces – Building an entrepreneurial community across universities.

Join us if you want to:

• pitch your business idea or startup in front of a community of like-minded peers
• receive support and feedback from the Joint Forces community
• join a start-up team with an idea that matches your skills & interests
• build your network of innovators and entrepreneurs
• stay up do date with the latest start-ups in the ecosystem
• look for teammates from other universities, with complementary skillsets

Exchange ideas with like-minded people, get support and connect with people from TU Wien, WU, Uni Wien and BOKU

Register to pitch your project & get feedback or simply join to find out about some of the best start-up ideas and initiatives of the moment in one unique event. Present either your startup or your first idea in an informal, relaxed setting and without pressure or find a project you want to join.

Whether you are interested in innovation, want to meet like-minded people, or pitch your side hustle, Joint Forces is the place to be!

Hard Facts

Whether you are interested in innovation, want to meet like-minded people, or pitch your side hustle – you are more than welcome!

• DATE & TIME: Wednesday, 28th of January 2025, registrations open at 4:30 pm
• LOCATION: Sky Lounge @ Uni Wien, Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz, 1090 Wien
• FORMAT: 6 startups pitching and Q&A, spontaneous shoutouts, networking with drinks & pizza
• AUDIENCE: students from Viennese universities, entrepreneurship enthusiasts
• LANGUAGE: English

What to expect at Joint Forces?

• Welcome Note: Introduction to entrepreneurial activities of Entrepreneurship Center Uni Wien, BOKU:BASE, TUW i²c and WU Gründungszentrum
• Pitches from projects & startups: 3 Minutes for a Pitch + 5 Minutes Q&A
• Shoutouts: Everyone spontaneously has the chance to make a 1-minute announcement, ask a brief question or introduce themself and what they are looking for during this event. Both students and organizations are invited to share their projects and ideas!
• Networking with pizza & drinks

Pitching at Joint Forces

If you are interested in pitching your startup or project/idea, keep an eye on the next events. Pitchers are usually selected one week prior to the event and informed accordingly. Detailed information on pitches and projects is communicated to the people who registered, once the application is closed.

Apply to pitch here .

If you would like to pitch, pay attention to:

• Application form: Be careful when describing your project/start-up and what you are looking for at Joint Forces. This info is key for selecting the 6 pitchers, so show how interesting your project is, but keep it concise.
• Pitch: You’ll have 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Q&A. You’ll be stopped when time’s up. Relax, speak clearly, and be open to audience questions.
• Slides: Once confirmed as a pitcher, send your PDF slides at least 7 days before the event. Consider adding a call to action or contact details so people can reach you afterward.
• Audience: Mostly open-minded students and entrepreneurship enthusiasts—tailor your pitch to them.
• Idea publication: Presenting at Joint Forces counts as a public disclosure. If you plan to apply for a patent, limit the details you share. For advice, contact your university’s technology transfer office or the Austrian Patent Office.

Note: If you would like to pitch your project/startup, please register by 10 January 2026. Apply here.

Partners

Networking Partner is INiTS, Vienna's High-Tech Incubator

More Information

Please note: During this event photos and/or videos will be taken which may be published in various media for reports on the event or general PR.