13 startups, nine federal states: New impetus for industry #PIER4

Vezetői összefoglaló (AI)

• At the AplusB pitching session on October 20, 2026, in Linz, 13 startups from all nine Austrian federal states presented solutions for industrial challenges; industry partners and incubators from several Austrian states participated.
• The spectrum ranged from AI-supported document verification and predictive maintenance to drive technology, sensor technology, energy storage, material cycles, digital product identification, and skilled worker development.
• Participants used matchmaking to discuss requirements and explore potential joint projects; PIER4 facilitates access to industry and supports the initiation of pilot projects.
• The Salzburg-based company Repentium received the Binary Growth Award for the best pitch of the day; it is developing a process for industrial 3D printing of technical plastic parts with varying resolutions and speeds within a single component.
• The PIER4 network aims to connect young technology companies, industry, and incubators, and facilitate the transition from presentations to joint applications and longer-term collaborations.