The start-up program by “OekoBusiness Wien” and “Impact Hub” to create a better, more sustainable city.
Our initiative “Re:Wien” supports entrepreneurs having ideas for a better, smarter, greener, healthier and more inclusive Vienna. The program is supported by the City of Vienna and benefits from a network of experts and 71 entrepreneurs who have already been supported in the last 7 years.
The 2023/2024 cohort has already been selected.
Register to stay updated on new opportunities.
What You Get
Through a two days bootcamp followed by 4 month of acceleration, RE:WIEN works with ventures to develop their ideas further into impactful, solid and sustainable businesses.
2 DAYS BOOTCAMP
4 MONTHS ACCELERATION
EXPERTS SUPPORT BY BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND THE CITY OF VIENNA OFFICIALS
IMPACT HUB MEMBERSHIP
NETWORK CONTACTS
Program Timeline
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Registration Deadline
06.10.2023
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Bootcamp
12-13.10.2023
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Acceleration Program
23.10.2023-23.02.2024
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REWIEN Finale
27.02.2024
How Does it Work
Take 3 min to fill in the idea registration form to apply for the program. We will check it for clarity and fit with the purpose of the program and give you feedback in up to 48h (working week).
The first stage of the program is the Bootcamp (more details below), where you will have the chance to develop your idea further and make a pitch deck on: Impact, Business and Team. You will have the chance to present your idea to an expert jury who will judge the fit to the program and suggest a certain support package for your venture.
It is a qualification not a selection process!
The Bootcamp will be followed by a 4 month acceleration program with 2 options of intensity:
1. Base:
- 3 Modules: Impact / Business and Finance
- Funding Opportunities Session
- Coaching Clinics
2. Deep-dive:
- Base
- 6 month Impact Hub Connect membership
- + 2 extra Modules: Prototyping / Go-to-Market (TBD)
- + expert diagnostic
- + individual coaching
- + learning journey
Participation in the Bootcamp is mandatory for participation in the support program.
All ideas have to be submitted by October 6th, 2023 18:00 CEST. The registrations will be reviewed for quality and fit to the program on a continuous basis. Every registration will receive feedback in up to 48h (Monday-Friday).
Due to space constraints we can accept a maximum of 40 participants during this round. When we reach 40 qualified registrations, you will be added to the waiting list. So, if you have an idea or already a business you want to take forward, be quick and register!
Bootcamp in Detail
Bring your idea to the RE-WIEN Bootcamp on 12th-13th of October at Impact Hub Vienna. We promise you inspiration, feedback, support and connection to partners, city officials, experts and entrepreneurs that already participated in the program.
Location: Impact Hub Vienna – Event space
Time:
Day 1 – 12th of October 2023
Day 2 – 13th of October 2023
Language: The Bootcamp will be most probably in English (depending on the audience, we will decide to make it most inclusive for everyone), but participants are always free to speak and write also in German.
Recommendation for your participation at the Bootcamp:
ARE YOU IN THE IDEA/EARLY STAGE AND WANT TO TRANSFORM YOUR PROJECT TO A SOLID CONCEPT?
Then take the most out of it and register for BOTH DAYS.
ARE YOU ALREADY ADVANCED AND DON’T NEED THE BASIC SUPPORT FROM DAY 1?
Then you might get the most useful input by attending on DAY 2, where you will also meet our experts and gain feedback for the further development of your solution.
Bootcamp Agenda: will be announced here in early September – STAY TUNED!
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The RE:WIEN program was extremely helpful because we got a much better overview on our work and a lot of precious inputs. We are massively thankful to Impact Hub Vienna and Oekobusiness Wien, that we could make huge steps for us, that we got amazing connections, and that we now can work together with a lot of new people.
Astrid Aschenbrenner Co-founder, Einzelstück -
The RE:WIEN program at Impact Hub Vienna is a really great program because it not only consist of extremely informative workshops that help you go further, but it opens up a priceless network of experts and similar minded people. I can only recommend it!
Arne Nostitz-Rieneck Founder, SocialCard -
RE:WIEN is a great opportunity to push your project or venture in your own pace. What I particularly liked was the flexibility of the program. This makes sure that you get support exactly where you need it.
Nadine Moser Founder, i trau mi
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OekoBusiness Wien
OekoBusiness Wien was launched in 1998 by the Municipal Department for Environmental Protection on behalf of the Vienna City Administration, with the purpose to help enterprises generate "green and clean" profits through ecological management practices that benefit both the environment and the enterprises, ensuring high quality and financial benefits in each company. OekoBusiness Wien offers a number of different program modules for large and small enterprises in a variety of industries. Due to professional support, workshops and access to relevant grants the aim of OekoBusiness Wien to improve the competitive position of Viennese businesses through more efficient use of resources (making full use of innovative potentials and cost saving opportunities), sustaining employment over the medium term, could be achieved.
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Impact Hub Vienna
Impact Hub Vienna is a diverse community of founders, creatives, investors, established companies and NGOs who have one thing in common–we believe bold, entrepreneurial ideas can change the society for the better. At Impact Hub, people innovate with heart, balancing social responsibility with profitability to build a world that works for all. We support the growth of socially impactful business ideas and technologies by hosting a vibrant community, an inspiring space, customized accelerator programs and building collaborative partnerships. Impact Hub Vienna is also part of a global Impact Hub network of over 16,000 members in 100+ locations worldwide.
