Startup Carinthia

31/08/2026

Ready to kick off your Friday evening with a party?
Join us for the official kick-off party with node-K! 🎉

We’re celebrating the launch of Hackspace Klagenfurt and the start of our cooperation to build an open, active hub for everyone curious about tech and innovation — right here at Makerspace Carinthia. 🚀

Come by, grab some food, meet awesome people, and stay for an evening of tech banter, music, gaming, and good vibes. 🔥

🗓️ WHEN? Friday, 04.09.2026, from 16:00
📍 WHERE? Makerspace Carinthia, Lastenstraße 26, 9020 Klagenfurt
🎟️ Entry is free — everyone is welcome!

Come for the barbecue. Stay for the jam. Leave with new connections. 🤝

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

08/07/2026

❓Du hast Fragen rund ums Gründen, die du den Playern der Kärntner Innovationsszene schon immer stellen wolltest? Dann komm morgen, 9. Juli, zum nächsten UNTERNEHMA WOS!

Diesmal sind wir an einem ganz besonderen Ort zu Gast: im Playability Lab in Wolfsberg. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an unser Vorstandsmitglied Manuel Grassler für die Bereitstellung der Location!

In kompakten 2-Minuten-Inputs stellen sich die wichtigsten Institutionen mit ihren Angeboten und aktuellen Initiativen vor. Anschließend bleibt viel Zeit für Austausch, Vernetzung und persönliche Gespräche.

UNTERNEHMA WOS
📅 9. Juli 2026 | 16:00–19:00 Uhr
📍 Playability Lab, Getreidemarkt 6, 9400 Wolfsberg
🎤 Host: build! Gründerzentrum

💥 Stelle deine Fragen.
💥 Knüpfe wertvolle Kontakte in der Kärntner Gründungs- und Innovationsszene.
💥 Lerne das Gründungsökosystem kennen – ganz ohne Druck.

Ein Abend für Gründungsinteressierte, Gründer und Unternehmer:innen:
offen, ehrlich, auf Augenhöhe.

➡️ Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Zur besseren Planung freuen wir uns über deine Anmeldung über Eventbrite im Link in Bio. Du kannst aber auch gerne spontan vorbeikommen.

Mit dabei sind unter anderem:
BABEG l Success in Carinthia

Fachhochschule Kärnten at
MAKERSPACE Carinthia
see:PORT
Wirtschaftskammer Kärnten

17/06/2026

Looking back on a fantastic Roast the Startup event! 🤩

🎤 Under ’s skillful moderation, RPM took the stage as the featured startup at this edition of Roast the Startup, pitching their idea to a room full of experienced entrepreneurs. Throughout the event, they received hands-on feedback to help shape their vision and take their startup to the next level. 🚀

Following the pitch, attendees continued the conversation over food, drinks, and plenty of networking - where some of the best conversations and connections happened. 💡

❤️ A special thanks goes to the Podim 2026; 11-13 May team for joining us on this occasion, and to Fleischmann & Petschnig GmbH for providing such a great venue. We also want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers who made this event happen. It wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Interested in becoming the next startup to pitch on our stage? Get in touch today and take the spotlight at the next Roast the Startup event!

©️Photo credits: Michael | Mischitz Media

10/06/2026

One founder. One startup. One room full of questions. 🚀

Want to feel like an investor for an evening?

Join Roast the Startup and experience what happens when a founder puts their idea to the test.

No filters.
No easy questions.
No wrong questions.
No too crazy questions.

Challenge the founder. Test the idea. Help a startup getting stronger.

Join an evening of honest discussion, critical thinking, and hands-on feedback. Help uncover blind spots, challenge assumptions, and explore opportunities that might otherwise be missed.

And of course, good conversations are even better with a drink in hand.

📍 FP-Dach, Rosentaler Straße 83/85/87
🏢 Werkcampus for Digitisation & Sustainability
🕟 Starting at 16:30 on June 15th

Last chance to sign up til June 12th via the link in our bio!

02/06/2026

Ringveranstaltung: Vom Entrepreneur zum Intrapreneur 💡

Im Rahmen der morgigen Ringveranstaltung „Entrepreneurship in der Praxis“, organisiert von Erich Schwarz und dem .entrepreneurshipcenter, habt ihr die Möglichkeit, zwei spannende Gäste kennenzulernen:

✨ Roland Waldner – Vorstand des KWF (Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds)

✨ Erwin Smole – Vorstand der Stadtwerke Klagenfurt AG

Nutzt die Gelegenheit, euch mit zwei erfahrenen Führungspersönlichkeiten auszutauschen, Einblicke zu gewinnen und eure Fragen direkt an die Experten zu stellen.

📅 WANN? Morgen, Mittwoch, 3. Juni, ab 16:30 Uhr
📍 WO? inspire! Lab, Lakeside 12, Lakeside Park, Eingang A, 1. Stock

Die Veranstaltung ist öffentlich zugänglich. Seid dabei und profitiert von den Erfahrungen zweier führender Persönlichkeiten der Kärntner Wirtschaft! 🚀

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

🔥 Join the next roast the startup 🔥

“Roast the Startup” is a live pitch event where founders present their ideas — and the audience gets the chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and give honest feedback. 🗣️

The goal is not to tear startups down.
It’s to help founders improve their pitch, discover blind spots, and prepare for real conversations with investors, customers, and partners.

This time, join us at Fleitschmann & Petschnig as we listen and give feedback to a new local startup. 🚀
Come by for an afternoon full of startup pitches, honest discussions, fresh ideas, and direct audience interaction.

🗓️ June 15th, starting 16:30
📌 FP-Dach, Rosentaler Straße 87

🔗 Register today via our link in bio!

22/05/2026

🌎 Ready to scale beyond your home market? This is your shortcut.

Join an exclusive Innovation Brunch & B2B matchmaking event and connect with experts from the Advantage Austria network, visiting Klagenfurt from the world’s leading innovation hubs.

These international experts work in the Austrian trade centers in key future markets. They are coming to Klagenfurt to provide you with:

💡Direct Insights into global trends and innovation developments
📲 Entry points into local innovation ecosystems and networks
♟️Strategic support in positioning Austrian technologies internationally

Meet innovation players from:
Berlin · Dublin · London · Milan · Munich · Nairobi · New Delhi · New York · Paris · Shanghai · Singapore · Stockholm · Zurich

📅 When? Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 11:30 – 13:30
📍 Where? Lakeside B011: Raum Zemanek (Lakeside Park, Klagenfurt)
🤝 Hosts: Organized by .at, co-organized with

Please note that spots are limited and reserved for members of the Wirtschaftskammer (WKO).

🔗 Apply for your meeting here via the link in our bio!

19/05/2026

📣Good news to kick off the week!

Yesterday the YEPA Finale in Vienna took place and our South Teams absolutely crushed it! 🚀

🏆 The highest score among 28 Teams from across Austria was achieved by INTRALUME (.klagenfurt).

Over the past year, the team has gone through three prototype iteration phases, secured their very first partnership, and is now moving toward patenting their technology. 🔥

INTRALUME combines light, electricity, and aesthetics to rethink how we interact with our spaces. Their vision? Creating rooms that adapt to people through their innovative power strip technology.

They will be competing at on June 18th, so don’t miss your chance to find out more about their idea😉

A huge shout out and congratulations to the team - , .rezen, .muric5 and ._350 💫

An honorable mention also goes to the other outstanding Carinthian teams:
⚡️ Energize ()
💪 Liftrs and
♻️ EcoShade ()

You all did an incredible job, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for you! 🫶🏻