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Catalyst60: The 60-Day Sprint for Creative Innovation

Open Call: July 1 – 9.8. | Hybrid | Free participation for creative companies, startups, and innovation teams

Do you have an innovative idea and want to get it ready for international markets, grants, or investors? Then Catalyst60 is just right for you.

With Catalyst60, the Creative Catalyst Austria program is launching a free 60-day business innovation sprint for creative companies, startups, and innovation teams from Austria. Through a structured program, you’ll work closely with experienced mentors and a dedicated community to further develop your project.

What makes this program unique: Each participating organization is analyzed using the Six Dimensional Readiness Diagnostics. Based on this analysis, the support is tailored individually to each organization’s specific challenges and growth potential. Over a 60-day period, you can expect weekly challenges, regular mentoring sessions, and practical support in the areas of technology & product, financing & investment, marketing, networking, team & operations, and impact.

We are looking for innovators in the fields of fashion, textiles, materials research, design, creative tech, architecture, and interior design, as well as creative startups, founders, and innovation teams. The focus is on scalable innovation projects centered on new materials and digital solutions in the context of digital, environmental, and social transformation.

Details

  • Open Call: July 1 through August 9, 2026 (midnight CEST)
  • Program period: September 21 through October 30, 2026
  • Format: Hybrid
  • Duration: 60 days
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Target audience: Creative companies, startups, and innovation teams from Austria
Register now

Creative Catalyst Austria is funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, and is co-funded by the Vienna Business Agency, the Styrian Economic Development Agency (SFG), and Innovation Salzburg, and is implemented by the EIT Culture & Creativity Regional Hub South East & Alps.

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