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According to the Austrian Startup Monitor, accelerators and startup programs are essential players. Half of all young companies (53%) have already participated in an incubator or accelerator program, which gives them access to expert guidance, networking opportunities, and essential funding. The same report shows that 22% of the funding raised comes from accelerators.

This is why we want to introduce you to the top 10 startup accelerators in Austria that every founder should know about and provide key information to help you pick the right fit.

1. Accent

Accent is Lower Austria's high-tech incubator. It aims to create a foundation for highly innovative start-ups and provide the best possible support. In addition to initial financial support, Accent offers intensive coaching and selected impulse sessions.

This professional and financial support over the first 18 to 24 months creates the basis for successful business development.

2. Agro Innovation Lab

Agro Innovation Lab is an accelerator created by RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria and BayWa, aimed at driving cutting-edge solutions in the agriculture sectors. By focusing on sustainable farming and advanced technologies, the program helps entrepreneurs develop market-ready products through personalized mentorship, pilot projects, and access to a vast network of industry experts.

Beyond its core acceleration offerings, Agro Innovation Lab hosts specialized events, hackathons, and challenges to inspire new ideas and encourage collaboration among startups, researchers, and corporates.

3. AWS First Incubator

AWS First Incubator is a 12-month program designed specifically for early-stage startups. It provides comprehensive support through financial assistance, structured workshops, and personalized mentorship.

The program offers monthly personnel cost subsidies and grants for project expenses, enabling startups to focus on refining their business models and accelerating product development while navigating the early growth challenges.

4. Grow F by Female Founders

Grow F by Female Founders is a five-week investment readiness program for gender-diverse ventures. Throughout the three-month intensive cycle, participants gain access to hands-on, interactive online workshops led by VC investors and industry experts, ensuring founders are fully prepared for their fundraising journey.

In addition, Grow F offers a personalized fundraising roadmap complete with a comprehensive toolbox of checklists, templates, and other key resources. A core element of the program is the network itself: At the end of the cycle, founders pitch in person to top-tier investors and tap into the broader Female Founders community, which has over 80,000 members.

5. Impact Hub Vienna

Impact Hub Vienna, part of a global network, designs and manages tailored programs that support startups at every stage. The hub offers access to expert mentorship, skill development workshops, and a strong network of industry experts and investors, all aimed at driving social impact across sectors such as climate, mobility, equal opportunity, and healthcare.

Among its diverse portfolio of programs, Impact Hub Vienna organizes the following accelerator and startup programs:

• Better Mobility Accelerator, a six-month international program focused on scaling startups that improve physical and geographical accessibility for underserved and vulnerable groups.
• The RE:WIEN program, supported by the City of Vienna, assists entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to create a smarter, greener, healthier, and more inclusive Vienna.
• REDpreneur, an innovation and acceleration program led by the Red Cross to support impact-driven ventures in the health and care sector, implemented by New Paradigm Ventures and Impact Hub Vienna, with support from the Austrian Development Cooperation.

6. INiTS

INiTS is a business incubator based in Vienna. It specializes in research and technology-driven startups with high growth potential. The University of Vienna, the Vienna University of Technology, and the Vienna Business Agency support the incubator. INiTS helps academic institutions transform cutting-edge research into successful spin-offs.

The core accelerators and programs organized as part of their activity are:

• START:IP (The Technology Marketplace) connects researchers with entrepreneurs looking to commercialize hand-picked technologies. It’s the go-to place for turning patents into market-ready innovations.
• SCALEup (The Incubator): A structured program guiding early-stage startups through business model validation, funding readiness, and market entry. SCALEup accelerates a venture’s journey to sustainable growth by focusing on hands-on mentoring and networking.
• STARTKapital (The Financing): Provides early-stage funding solutions that help scale promising startups. With smart capital and tailored support, founders can focus on what matters most—building and expanding their businesses.
• Health Hub Vienna (The Accelerator): This accelerator is dedicated to startups in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. It offers expert mentorship, industry connections, and resources to propel medical and biotech innovations onto the European and global stage.

7. Science Park Graz

Science Park Graz is an incubator program dedicated to tech-based startups, offering a structured environment with mentorship, workshops, and access to a robust network of alumni and investors.

The program leverages both public funding and private investment opportunities, providing early-stage companies with the financial and strategic resources needed to advance their innovations and refine their business models.

8. Startup.Tirol

Startup.Tirol is a startup program designed specifically for tech-based startups in the Tyrol region. It offers tailored mentorship, business plan development sessions, and networking opportunities that connect early-stage ventures with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and potential strategic partners.

The program also offers support that helps startups refine their ideas, build robust business models, and navigate the competitive landscape effectively.

9. Tech2b

Tech2b is a startup incubator that provides tech companies with essential support through targeted training, personalized mentorship, and thorough market analysis.

By offering free office space and access to robust investor networks, the program creates an ideal environment for early-stage companies to refine their ideas, build viable business models, and navigate the challenges of launching in competitive markets.

10. VentureCake

VentureCake is an accelerator program designed to give early-stage startups everything they need to grow and succeed. During the program,, participants gain direct ecosystem access, and a dedicated mentoring track provides personalized guidance from top industry experts. This helps founders refine their strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and unlock valuable networks.

On the operational side, VentureCake also offers a co-working space in central Vienna, complete with an official business address, where startups can work professionally and connect with fellow entrepreneurs.

At the program’s Demo Day, founders can even compete for a €250,000 pitch prize, offering a sweet reward that acknowledges hard work and fuels further growth.

Stay connected!

This article is part of a series in which we present the top startup incubators and accelerators across Europe. Here’s Germany for example, or Romania. Stay tuned!

Looking for Austria’s top startup venture capital firms instead? Check out our list of venture capital firms here.