The Austria delegation represents the second stage of the MoonShotX Global Expansion program, further strengthening the bridge between Romanian mid-cap innovators and the Central and Eastern European market. Building on the momentum of the first international mission, this Vienna chapter continues the program’s objective of supporting companies as they move from strategic preparation to real international market engagement.
Hosted in Vienna, the initiative leverages the extensive networks and expertise of Raiffeisen Bank Romania and Raiffeisen Bank International to provide participating companies with strategic market insights, high-level networking opportunities, and practical tools for navigating the DACH business environment. Through dedicated sessions with industry professionals, participants gain a clearer understanding of regional market dynamics, partnership opportunities, and pathways for scaling their presence within Central and Eastern Europe.
As part of the mission, companies will also present their solutions directly to the relevant industry teams within Raiffeisen Bank International, receiving targeted feedback, strategic guidance, and increased visibility within the bank’s regional ecosystem. This direct interaction helps participants better position their offerings and advance toward potential collaborations and client relationships across RBI’s extensive network.
- 18 May, RBI INNOVATION
A tailored innovation-focused session hosted by the RBI Innovation Department, offering companies strategic insights into collaborating with one of the region’s leading financial institutions. The session will explore RBI’s approach to innovation, partnership models, and pathways for companies to integrate their solutions within the bank’s ecosystem. the Innovation team will highlight current opportunity areas, share best practices and provide guidance on how companies can position themselves for scalable collaboration across RBI’s international network.
- 18 May ABA Event & VIENNA UP
CEE/SEE Business Expansion A focused networking event for CEE/SEE companies exploring expansion to Austria/Vienna. Hosted together with ABA and VBA, the session offers direct insights and connections within the local ecosystem.
ViennaUP Official Opening In the evening, the official ViennaUP Opening will take place at Vienna City Hall. If the CEE/SEE event starts at 15:00 or 16:00, the delegation can join the Opening together, just across the street from Expat Center.
- 19 May, Main Event - RBI
The flagship day of the delegation, bringing together corporate leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners for strategic discussions on scaling in the Austrian and larger CEE region, market-entry perspectives, and innovation-driven growth opportunities. The MoonShotX companies will deliver presentations before the RBI Innovation Department and industry experts, followed by keynote speeches from RBRO and RBI. The program will also feature a case study of a Romanian company that successfully entered the Austrian market, highlighting best practices in cross-border expansion.
- 19 May, DLA Piper
A focused legal session led by DLA Piper, exploring legal frameworks for international expansion, cross-border operations, regulatory compliance, and global structuring.
- 20 May, UNIDO
A dedicated engagement hosted by UNIDO, offering participants access to global development insights, industrial modernization initiatives, and opportunities for collaboration through Uthe ScaleX Program supporting innovation and sustainable internationalization
- 20 May, Romanian Embassy
A reception hosted at the Romanian Embassy in Vienna, strengthening diplomatic and business ties, and offering participants a valuable opportunity to connect with institutional representatives, potential clients thorugh the embassy network, and explore avenues for bilateral collaboration.