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IECT Summer School August 17-23 2017

7.6.2017

Get one of 5 tickets from GIN for the I.E.C.T. Summer School

Start of GoTelAviv 2017

12.5.2017

Our hand-picked start-ups just started their incubation program in TelAviv, find out more

Call for Application

11.4.2017

Do you have an innovative idea to solve the challenges of the 21st century? Submit your business plan now at https://www.smu.edu.sg/lky

GIN goes South Korea

11.4.2017

Discovering the buzzing startup ecosystem in Seoul

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GIN.CONNECTS.

The Global Incubator Network (GIN) is the single point of contact in Austria for startups, investors and incubators. It connects the Austrian startup ecosystem with hotspots in Asia (Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Singapore and South Korea).

GIN is a flagship program, initiated by the Austrian government. It offers programs and services for startups interested in Austria and for Austrian startups searching for cooperation partners in Asia. GIN connects investors as well as incubators and accelerators, providing access to selected targets and an international network of key players in innovation and finance. With great expertise in the Austrian startup ecosystem, GIN and its partners offer exciting services tailored to fit your individual needs.

Current GIN programs

goInternational - for Startups based in Austria

go Tel Aviv May 2017

In May 2017, up to 10 Austrian startups will be given the opportunity to participate in a tailor-made incubation program in Israel, organized in cooperation with Advantage Austria.

go Hong Kong June 2017

In June, 5-10 hand-picked Austrian startups get the chance to get insights to the vibrant startup ecosystem in Hong Kong. Pitch in front of selected investors and business angels and join the biggest startup event, the RISE festival!

goAustria - for Startups coming to Austria

goAustria June 2017

Up to 10 promising early stage startups will participate in a tailor-made two week incubation and internationalization program to set up their European base in Austria. The June program includes exlusive access to the Pioneers Festival Vienna 2017, the biggest European event for building business relationships.

goAustria October 2017

Up to 10 high-potential startups will participate in a tailor-made two week acceleration and internationalization program to set up their European base in Austria. The program features as highlight a breakout session in Linz, including a co-working space in an old tobacco factory, as well meetings with ARS Electronica, Runtastic and Voest Alpine.

Become a GIN Partner

GIN raised your interest? Contact the GIN program management today:

Incubators and accelerators: please submit information on your services (industry segment, resources, infrastructure, mentorship opportunities, networking communities etc.)
Investors: to help us meet your investment needs, please indicate your investment criteria (industry segment, company profile, business model, growth potential, development stage etc.)

GIN Contact

Ivana Bacanovic

“GIN provides an acceleration program like no other to soft-land startups in the respective market.” Telefon +43 1 501 75 511 ivana.bacanovic@gin-austria.com

Ivana Bacanovic

Telefon +43 1 501 75 511

ivana.bacanovic@gin-austria.com

Jürgen Rattenberger

„The GIN program offers a unique opportunity for startups, investors and incubators to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.” Telefon +43 5 775 512 17 juergen.rattenberger@gin-austria.com

Jürgen Rattenberger

Telefon +43 5 775 512 17

juergen.rattenberger@gin-austria.com

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ABOUT GIN

The Global Incubator Network is managed by the public agencies aws and FFG, owned by the Federal Government of Austria, and is based on international bilateral cooperation agreements in the target regions. Both agencies are operating various funding programs supporting Austria’s economy. aws is the major player in the field of financing and consulting start-ups and corporates in order to facilitate market transition of innovative products and processes from an early stage to internationalization. The primary focus of FFG is the promotion of R&D projects in start-ups and industrial companies to facilitate the innovation process and support the early market phase.

The existing programs and networks of these two agencies and of other Austrian startup stakeholders are complemented by new instruments and international cooperation measures and partnerships, optimizing the support for start-ups by facilitating access to international and Austrian markets.

ACCESS ALL OF EUROPE WITH GIN: START IN AUSTRIA

Austria is the gateway to Europe and the Central Eastern European (CEE) markets with more than 630 million people. The CEE area has great potential for growth and will be the hub of innovation in the next decades.
Austria’s central location in the heart of Europe allows you to reach every major city by plane within three hours.
Austria is renowned for its high standard of living and its excellent infrastructure.
Austria is an ideal test market to validate new products or business models.