SKInnovation – Europe’s most vibrant startup event on skis – is the ultimate blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and alpine adventure. Every March, founders, investors, and corporate innovators gather in Innsbruck, Austria, for three extraordinary days of skiing, networking, and startup action. In December 2025, the festival expands to Madonna di Campiglio, Italy for the first time, with the brand-new SKInnovation Italy Edition, taking the European startup and innovation festival scene to new peaks.
To grow its impact and reach across borders, SKInnovation collaborates with network partners – organizations that share its entrepreneurial spirit and help amplify the event within their own innovation ecosystems. Together, they make SKInnovation the most original innovation festival in the Alps and a true bridge-builder between local and international startup communities.
Who Are SKInnovation’s Network Partners?
Some of SKInnovation’s key European network partners include:
- Vienna Business Agency – supporting creative businesses and startups in Vienna.
- Österreich Werbung (Austrian National Tourism Board) – promoting Austria’s image as an innovation and travel destination.
- Impact Hub Tirol – empowering founders and changemakers in Tyrol.
- Handelsverband Österreich (Austrian Trade Association) – driving innovation and digital transformation in commerce.
Together, these partners help SKInnovation connect the dots across the European startup ecosystem – from Vienna to Innsbruck, and now into the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Explore more of our partnerships at www.skinnovation.at/partners.
Why SKInnovation Builds Network Partnerships
Innovation grows faster through collaboration – and that’s exactly what SKInnovation represents. By teaming up with regional innovation hubs, startup accelerators, and entrepreneurial networks, SKInnovation boosts cross-border cooperation and builds a connected European startup community that thrives beyond national boundaries.
Our network partners:
- Promote SKInnovation within their startup and investor communities
- Amplify event visibility across Austria, Germany, Italy, and beyond
- Encourage founders, investors, and innovators to participate
- Foster collaboration between alpine startup ecosystems
Exclusive Benefits for Network Partners
Becoming a SKInnovation Network Partner means joining a growing innovation network in motion – where collaboration drives impact.
Network partners gain:
- Visibility and brand exposure at Europe’s leading innovation festival on skis
- Special ticket deals and early access for their members
- Direct access to international founders, investors, and corporates during iconic festival formats such as the Ski Lift Pitch and Gondola Talks
- Opportunities to co-host workshops, yoga sessions, fireside talks, or networking dinners in alpine huts
In return, SKInnovation gains:
- Broader reach and credibility within regional startup ecosystems
- Authentic promotion through trusted community networks
- Long-term, sustainable collaboration across the European startup landscape
This partnership model goes beyond sponsorship — it’s about shared purpose and mutual growth, creating an ecosystem that continues to thrive throughout the year.
Why You Should Become a SKInnovation Partner
Becoming a SKInnovation Network Partner means joining a movement that connects innovation, entrepreneurship, and adventure. SKInnovation 2026, taking place March 25–27 in Innsbruck, is not a typical business conference — it’s an innovation experience on skis, where real connections happen during downhill runs, ski lift rides, and après-ski networking at 2,340 meters.
By joining the SKInnovation partner network, your organization can:
- Strengthen its reputation within Europe’s leading startup and innovation community
- Offer members unique networking and growth opportunities
- Boost visibility and credibility as part of Europe’s most original innovation-on-skis festival
If you’re ready to connect ecosystems and scale impact, discover our Partner Packages or apply to become a SKInnovation Network Partner today.
Visit www.skinnovation.at/partners for details.
Summary & Call to Action
SKInnovation’s network partners — including Vienna Business Agency, Österreich Werbung, Impact Hub Tirol, and Handelsverband Österreich — play a crucial role in expanding the festival’s reach, diversity, and innovation impact. Together, they help SKInnovation unite the European startup ecosystem, proving that innovation truly knows no boundaries — not even on a snowy mountain slope.
Whether in Innsbruck, Austria or Madonna di Campiglio, Italy, SKInnovation continues to inspire startups, investors, and innovators to connect, pitch, and grow — surrounded by the unforgettable energy of the Alps.
Join the movement. Discover more about SKInnovation 2026, explore the program, and secure your festival tickets.
