Programs
We design, develop, and manage programs that empower social entrepreneurs and the impact ecosystem across diverse topics, from climate and mobility to equal opportunity and healthcare.
Our work so far
Our Acceleration Programs support startups at every stage —from idea to scale— with expert mentorship. Whether you’re just starting out or have a scaled-up venture, our programs are tailored to help you grow.
Each program is unique, varying in structure, approach, experts, investors, and duration. Additionally, we offer skill development programs focused on key areas like ESG planning, pitching, and impact measurement.
Join us to amplify your social impact in a community dedicated to making a difference.
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RE:WIEN
Re:Wien aims to support entrepreneurs who have 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.
REDPRENEUR
REDpreneur is an innovation and acceleration program of the Red Cross aiming to support innovative impact driven enterprises in the health and care sector. It is implemented by New Paradigm Ventures and Impact Hub Vienna, with support from the Austrian Development Cooperation.
BETTER MOBILITY ACCELERATOR
Better Mobility Accelerator (BMA) is an accelerator programme for startups who are ready to scale up internationally. The main focus is the challenge area “Mobility for all” and therefore the improvement of physical and geographical accessibility for a wide range of target groups.
VALIDATE GLOBAL
The Validate.global program assists international entrepreneurs and innovators tackling the UN SDGs to explore new business and impact opportunities in new markets. The program is led by Impact Hub Vienna and INiTS, with funding support from the Austrian Development Agency.
GREENSTART
Klima- und Energiefonds (Climate and Energy Fund) supports innovative business ideas and start-ups in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, mobility, agriculture/bioeconomy, climate change adaptation and those addressing cross-cutting issues to further develop sustainable business models with impact in Austria.
GROW
The climate start-up program powered by Impact Hub Vienna and Deloitte Future Fund to create perspectives and job opportunities in a climate neutral future.
CLIMACCELERATOR
The Clean Cities ClimAccelerator is an EU wide acceleration program supporting climate focused startups with a state of the art program. The accelerator is run by Impact Hub Vienna and the Polytechnical University of Madrid along with an international consortium of partners and is backed by EIT Climate KIC.
GREEN AT HEART
Green at Heart is targeted to SMEs to develop a first roadmap towards sustainability and circularity. This program is targeted for Austrian SMEs of any size who want to receive guidance, financial support and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to bring quickly sustainability into the heart of their business.
YOUEMBRACE
Designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Europe, YoU Embrace is an exchange program for Ukrainian entrepreneurs. It aims to build bridges between Ukrainian entrepreneurs and experienced entrepreneurs from Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic and Germany.
RAPTOR
Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) is a competition that swiftly creates and tests solutions to niche urban mobility challenges. Participants compete to provide the most innovative, feasible, and impactful solutions. RAPTOR is funded by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.
MARC
Marc Impact Program is a personalised investment-readiness program for social ventures and organisations, which empowers impact startups to tackle social and environmental challenges while building their financial sustainability.
FABB.SOCIAL
Fashion Accelerator for Better Business (FABB) is an accelerator program for fashion startups, that incorporate elements of circularity and/or sustainability in their business model.
GROW
The climate start-up program powered by Impact Hub Vienna and Deloitte Future Fund to create perspectives and job opportunities in a climate neutral future.
YOUEMBRACE
Designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Europe, YoU Embrace is an exchange program for Ukrainian entrepreneurs. It aims to build bridges between Ukrainian entrepreneurs and experienced entrepreneurs from Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic and Germany.
MARC
Marc Impact Program is a personalised investment-readiness program for social ventures and organisations, which empowers impact startups to tackle social and environmental challenges while building their financial sustainability.
MARC | Deadline September 15
Who can apply?
You can apply for Marc if:
- You aim to scale your existing impact model or transform your for-profit-business into a high-impact-business;
- You have a registered legal entity based in Austria;
- You are financially sustainable or have a glidepath to get there;
- You are willing to invest your time into the development process over the next 3-7 months.
What are the main benefits?
Marc Impact Program empowers impact startups to tackle social and environmental challenges while building their financial sustainability. Marc offers you:
- 1-on-1 customised coaching;
- Top-notch experts;
- Roadmap to financeability and scaling;
- Access to a network of investors;
- Impact scaling;
- Visibility and Award by ERSTE.
Marc is a joint initiative by ERSTE Foundation, Erste Social Finance Holding, Impact Hub Vienna, IFUA Nonprofit Partner and SIMPACT.
GROW | Deadline October 27
Who can apply?
You can apply for Grow if you have an innovative idea, project, or start-up in Austria, which contributes to creating a better future amid the climate crisis. You want to hone your entrepreneurial skills, further develop your venture, and ramp up your implementation.
What are the main benefits?
- 2 days Bootcamp and an intense 5-month acceleration phase with coaching sessions and workshops;
- After conducting an initial assessment of your development needs, you will work with our experts from IHV and Deloitte on a weekly basis to accelerate your venture.
- The 2 most promising ventures and award them with a prize of € 10.000,- for first place and € 5.000,- for second place as well as 50 additional Deloitte expert hours each.
Grow is an acceleration program powered by Deloitte and Impact Hub Vienna.
YOUEMBRACE | Open deadline
Who can apply?
You can apply and become a Host entrepreneur for a young Ukrainian entrepreneur if:
You are willing to share your knowledge and experience with a new entrepreneur and act as a mentor;
You are a resident in Austria, Germany, Czech Republicor Italy and your company is registered there;
You are the owner-manager of a small or medium enterprise OR a person directly involved in entrepreneurship at SME board level (not employee);
You have been running a company as an entrepreneur (not employee) for more than 3 cumulative years.
What are the main benefits?
As a mentor, you refine your ability to listen, provide feedback, and motivate—essential skills for any leader;
Your guidance today helps them navigate these challenging times and contributes to the broader resilience of Ukraine;
Mentoring brings new perspectives and ideas from diverse backgrounds into your own thinking;
As you guide an entrepreneur, you’ll also fortify your own leadership skills.
Designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Europe, YoU Embrace is an exchange program for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, part of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program.