The Austrian Startup Playbook for Internationals

JKU Internationals, LIT Open Innovation Center and Startups Upper Austria invite you to join this event on how to register a company in Austria. With keynotes by top-experts, you will get deep insights about the founder ecosystem in (Upper) Austria and all the legal- and tax-related information, you need to register a company in Austria, when you are an international (student).

Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to exploring Austria’s vibrant startup ecosystem — and learn how international students can successfully launch their own ventures here. Here is the full timeline:

• From 17:00 onwards, we’ll kick off with a warm welcome and introduction, setting the stage for an evening full of insights, stories, and connections.
• At 17:15, dive into the Austrian Startup & Support Ecosystem and get a clear picture of the networks, programs, and opportunities available to help your ideas take off. With Mathias Fink, chairman of the board of Startups Upper Austria.
• At 17:35, navigate the “Permit Jungle” with our legal expert Selcuk Celikdemir from the Austria Business Agency, who will demystify laws for international founders — giving you the tools to confidently take your first steps toward starting a business in Austria.
• By 18:00, gain firsthand insights from the international founder Amogh Jayaraj Rau, who has successfully built their startup journey here, and learn what it’s really like to turn an idea into a company.
• We’ll wrap up with some reflections and a short closing at 18:25, before moving into Networking & Refreshments at 18:30 — a perfect chance to connect with like-minded students, founders, and ecosystem partners in an informal setting.

Whether you’re just curious about entrepreneurship or already dreaming of your own startup, this event will equip you with practical knowledge, inspiration, and valuable connections to start your journey in Austria!

We are looking forward to welcoming you at this special and insightful event!