Invitation equIP Connect Summer Special | AustrianStartups x CMS

The startup playbook: From vision to venture

Ready for fresh ideas, real talk, and great connections? Join us for the equIP Connect Summer Special, hosted by CMS together with AustrianStartups – an evening designed for founders, innovators, and startup enthusiasts.

We kick things off at 18:00 with a relaxed welcome reception.

From 18:30 to 19:30, we’ll share the latest updates from the startup ecosystem and introduce you to equIP and CMS – short, sharp, and relevant.

Then it’s time to dive deeper.

From 19:30 onwards, we switch into interactive breakout sessions – no slides, no lectures, just honest insights, practical tips, and open exchange with experts and founders:

Start-up and IP – Do’s and Don’ts
With Isabella Redl and  Jia Schulz-Cao 
Learn how to actually protect what you’re building. From IP basics to common pitfalls in branding and innovation – this session gives you the tools to avoid costly mistakes and think strategically about your assets from day one.

Financing & Growth – Navigating Funding and Scaling
With Anna Hiegelsperger and Florian Mayer 
Funding your startup? Let’s talk real-life scenarios. Together with a founder, this session dives into equity deals, capital strategies, and what really matters when scaling your business.

The format is fast-paced and interactive: you’ll rotate between sessions, join the discussions, ask your questions, and get perspectives from both legal experts and founders who’ve been there.

From 20:30 onwards, we open up the floor for networking – connect with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem players while enjoying drinks, snacks, and a great summer vibe.

Come for the insights, stay for the people.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!