Open Call: Connect Day 26 - Corporate Reverse Pitch Application

Application: Corporate Reverse Pitch – Connect Day 26

On 19 May 2026, the Connect Day stage will once again host the Corporate Reverse Pitch – a curated format designed to bring corporates and startups into direct dialogue. In the morning session, selected companies will present their current innovation challenges, strategic search fields, and concrete collaboration needs in a short pitch format.

The goal is to give startups a clear understanding of where corporates are actively seeking new solutions, technologies, and partners. By framing their challenges transparently and showcasing the areas in which they are open to cooperation, corporates can attract the most relevant innovators and accelerate potential partnerships.

Corporates can apply to participate through a call-for-applications process. Selection is based on the relevance and clarity of the challenge, the potential for meaningful collaboration with startups, and the overall fit with the innovation focus of Connect Day 26.

Deadline : 1.March 2026

In which domains or technology fields are you actively seeking collaboration or investment opportunities with startups?(Please specify concrete search fields, needs, or use cases.)*

Have you previously collaborated with startups?

What specific innovation challenges or strategic problem areas are you currently working on? (If applicable, please also mention relevant challenges from the recent past.)*

What makes your challenge or collaboration opportunity particularly relevant for startups at Connect Day 2026? (E.g. clarity of the problem, scale of impact, readiness to engage, budget, timeline.)*

First name*

Last name*

Company*

Participant Type*

E-Mail*

Phone Number*

I accept the terms and conditions of participation. (terms and conditions) for the Call Open Call: Connect Day 26 - Corporate Reverse Pitch Application.*

I accept the Nutzungsbedingungen and the Datenschutzerklärung.*

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Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us.

Moritz Weinhofer, MA

Tel: 0043 5011 75 603

Email: m.weinhofer@aws.at