Get support and feedback for your project from a community of like-minded entrepreneurs or find a team to join with your skills and interests. Joint Forces provides the unique opportunity to bring together the best ideas from BOKU:BASE, TUW i²c, WU and the University of Vienna.

Present either your startup or your first idea in a relaxed setting and without pressure or find a project you want to join. At Joint Forces you have the opportunity to attract the attention of interested co-founders, future team members and mentors to complement your project’s needs. The feedback from the community can push your idea to the next level and in the meantime, you meet motivated innovators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds in business, tech and life sciences.

 

Whether you are interested in innovation, want to meet like-minded people, or pitch your side hustle, Joint Forces is the place to be! Over a pizza and beer, you can meet founders from different universities and/or find your own co-founder in a casual atmosphere! 

 

 

Upcoming Dates

  • Joint Forces #54 hosted by univie
  • Joint Forces #55 hosted by BOKU:BASE
    • 26.03.2026 
  • Joint Forces #56 hosted by TUW i²c
    • 07.05.2026 

Get ready to pitch in the next Joint forces!

Ever thought about an idea that could change something - big or small? Or maybe you’ve just started exploring what’s possible? Joint Forces is your chance to share it, no matter where you’re at in the journey. This isn’t a stage for perfection. It’s a space for possibilities.

What will happen?

Pitches

Six selected early-stage student start-up teams will present their ideas on stage in a three-minute pitch.

Apply now to pitch at Joint Forces by 10.01.2026. 

Shout-Outs

Additional early-stage teams will have one minute to address the audience and share their needs — whether for co-founders, team members, expertise, collaborations, or other support.

 

Networking: The event will conclude with an open networking session accompanied by pizza and refreshments.

Not pitching? Join us as an attendee!

Be part of the buzz and experience the energy of Vienna's entrepreneurial scene without pitching. Watch selected teams present their big ideas in dynamic 3-minute sessions and enjoy 1-minute shout-outs from rising talents. Network with participants from diverse fields, engage in insightful conversations, and leave inspired!