Mobility & Tourism Innovations: Digital Deep Dive Sessions

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From Public Grants to VC: Unlock the right budgets to implement and scale

The <a href="https://www.pointand.eu/eurovision" title="https://www.pointand.eu/eurovision" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">"Mobility &amp; Tourism Innovation Initiative"</a> is a Europe-wide program connecting 120+ ready-to-implement solutions with 40+ partners and decision-makers to turn major events into real-world stages for implementation and scaling - with interactive playgrounds in Vienna in May 2026, aligned with the Eurovision Song Contest and ViennaUP. <h4>What are the Digital Deep Dives?</h4>The Deep Dives are focused, expert-led online sessions built for one thing: cut through the noise and show the most relevant routes to access the right budgets, stakeholders and pathways to turn ready-to-implement solutions into pilots and scale them in (new) markets. Each session includes:<ul><li>60-minute online sessions (expert input + live Q&amp;A)</li><li>Clear routes to funding, procurement, partnerships, pilots, and investment</li><li>Concrete next steps to test, pilot and scale in Vienna, Austria and across Europe</li></ul> Who can join:<ul><li>All 120+ ready-to-implement solutions who applied for the initiative</li><li>Participating 40+ community &amp; ecosystem partners</li><li>Selected organisations via partner packages Interested in joining as a partner? Contact <a href="https://academy@pointand.eu" title="https://academy@pointand.eu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">academy@pointand.eu</a></li></ul>After registration, you’ll receive the access link and session details by email.<h3> </h3>---------<h4> </h4><h3>Expect the following Deep Dive Sessions</h3><h4>🌇 Deep Dive #1: Public Procurement &amp; Funding – 27 January (2-3pm via Zoom)</h4>How to access grants &amp; tenders and how public procurement works in practice. Get clarity on where opportunities are published, what decision-makers expect and next steps to implement and scale your business in Vienna and Austria.<ul><li><a href="https://aba.gv.at/en/" title="https://aba.gv.at/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ABA – Austria Business Agency</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gruberv/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gruberv/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Verena Gruber</a>, Director Western Europe</li><li><a href="https://www.ioeb.at/en/" title="https://www.ioeb.at/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IÖB – Innovative Public Procurement</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-putz-63b531268/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-putz-63b531268/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Karolina Putz</a>, Project Manager</li><li><a href="https://viennabusinessagency.at/" title="https://viennabusinessagency.at/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vienna Business Agency Vienna</a> incl. ViennaUP opportunities - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-sindelar-26618918b/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-sindelar-26618918b/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Agnes Sindelar</a>, Mobility &amp; Logistics Manager</li></ul> <h4>🚀 Deep Dive #2: Boost your Business – 10 February (2-3pm via Zoom)</h4>Practical growth methods to reach customers and partners and scale efficiently. Learn about international travel-tech programs and concrete opportunities linked to the Better Mobility Playgrounds in May 2026 around Eurovision &amp; ViennaUP.<ul><li>Google Travel Tech - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janina-hamelau/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/janina-hamelau/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Janina Hamelau</a>, Account Executive (New Business)</li><li><a href="https://www.pointand.eu/eurovision" title="https://www.pointand.eu/eurovision" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Better Mobility Playgrounds</a> with POINT&amp; - Claudia Falkinger, <a href="https://www.1000thingsmagazine.com/" title="https://www.1000thingsmagazine.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">1000things mediahouse</a>, walk15 Theresa Hümmler</li></ul> <h4>💸 Deep Dive #3: Let’s get VC money – 24 February (2-3pm via Zoom)</h4>Meet investors personally and learn what they look for in real deals - traction, team, story, and scalability. Get practical guidance on how to position your solution, sharpen your pitch and approach the right investment partners to scale across Europe.<ul><li><a href="https://www.fund-f.com/" title="https://www.fund-f.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fund F</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-woess/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-woess/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nina Wöss</a>, Managing Partner</li><li><a href="https://www.via-id.com/en/" title="https://www.via-id.com/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">viaID</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibal/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibal/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Antonin Bibal</a>, Impact Investment Manager</li><li><a href="https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/" title="https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EIT Urban Mobility</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneskirschner/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanneskirschner/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Johannes Kirschner</a>, Investment Manager</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>🤝 Deep Dive #4: Partner with Industry – 10 March (2-3pm via Zoom)</h4>How to build collaborations with tourism boards, destination networks and industry associations that open doors to multiple partners at once. Learn how to position your solution so networks want to feature, recommend and pilot it across their destinations, members and stakeholder organisations - and how to design pilots that can evolve into long-term rollouts.<ul><li><a href="https://www.biz-up.at/en/" title="https://www.biz-up.at/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Business Upper Austria</a> &amp; Tourism Incubator - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajpisarek/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajpisarek/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Julia Pisarek</a>, Project Manager</li><li><a href="https://www.changetourismaustria.com/" title="https://www.changetourismaustria.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Change Tourism Austria</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.austriatourism.com/" title="https://www.austriatourism.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Austria Tourism</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-lang-erasim/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-lang-erasim/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sophie Lang-Erasim</a>, Innovation Manager</li><li>Updates on Stakeholder Events &amp; Visitor Engagement Playgrounds in May 2026 around major events like Eurovision Song Contest and ViennaUP</li></ul> We look forward to welcoming you and to shaping moving experiences that can be implemented and scaled across Austria and Europe. 👉 Follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pointand/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pointand/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> 📩 Questions? Email our team via <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">academy@pointand.eu</a> By registering, you agree that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for public communications and documentation. You also consent to the use of your email address to receive event updates and newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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