HOIV Opening Festival: Innovate, Pitch, Connect & Celebrate

HOIV is officially opening its doors, and we’re kicking things off with a full day of action, inspiration, and good energy right in the heart of ViennaUP.

Enjoy exciting live panels, startup pitches, music, art, and expert AMAs. Mingle with investors, founders, and creatives while grabbing a bite and a drink in our open lounge. It’s all happening under one roof — the perfect space to relax, connect, and spark fresh ideas.

HOIV is where business meets creativity, ideas turn into action, and innovation feels like home. Come by, stay awhile, and make this day part of your ViennaUP story.

Event Schedule

All day — Welcome to the HOIV Lounge @ ViennaUP. HOIV transforms into an open, buzzing lounge for the entire day: relax in the open-air lounge with music and food, work or take meetings in our coworking area, and connect with founders, artists, investors and innovators.

13:00 — Behind the scenes of Vienna’s newest innovation hub Take a guided tour of HOIV, discover the workspace, community, and opportunities, and get answers to all your questions about how HOIV can support your ideas.

14:00 — AI will change everything: are you ready? AI is transforming business, creativity, and the future of work. Join industry leaders, founders, and AI experts as they debate opportunities, risks, and the future of AI-powered innovation.

14:00 — Immersive VR experience: race, fly & jump Get behind the wheel, take to the skies, or leap into new worlds. A hands-on VR and simulator experience that pushes the limits of reality and lets you explore the impossible.

15:30 — Pitch like a pro: startups battle for the spotlight Watch top founders and entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of investors, experts, and the audience. Get inspired, learn from their insights, and maybe even find your next big opportunity.

17:30 — And the winner is… celebrate the best startup pitches See the top startups take the stage as we announce the winners of StartupLive’s pitch competition.

18:00 — No fluff, just answers: ask the experts anything A relaxed, interactive Q&A session with top industry experts, investors, and entrepreneurs. Get real, unfiltered advice on startups, funding, AI, business, and more.

18:00 — Funding 101: ask investors your burning questions Get direct access to investors in a casual setting. Learn what they look for, how to stand out, and what it takes to secure funding for your startup.

18:45 — Exclusive access: HOIV for investors, media & partners A special guided tour for investors, media, and VIP guests to explore HOIV’s vision, space, and opportunities for future collaboration.

19:15 — HOIV: what’s next? The future of HOIV & innovation in Vienna HOIV’s founders share their vision for the future and how HOIV is shaping the startup ecosystem in Vienna and beyond.

19:30 — Art meets tech: why creativity & innovation go hand-in-hand Explore how artists, entrepreneurs, and startups can collaborate to create breakthrough innovations and new business models.

21:00 — HOIV clubbing & after party End the day with great music, drinks, and amazing people. Network, party, and celebrate innovation, creativity, and new connections.

About HOIV

Home of Innovation (HOIV) is a network, community and investment hub dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, creatives, and startups. It brings together people with ideas and ambition, providing them with the resources, connections, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed.