Join START Innsbruck
Deadline: Friday 16 October 2026. Whatever you study, if you're curious about startups and want to build real things, we want to meet you.
Applications for the first batch are closed
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What's in it for you
Meet ambitious people from different backgrounds
Students from every field who want to build something. Maybe you'll even meet your co-founder.
Build on your own ideas
Bring an idea or find one in the START Sprint, then take it to a first prototype with your team.
Tyrol's startup scene
Meet founders, startups and investors in Innsbruck and Tyrol through visits and founder talks.
The START network
Access to 4,000+ members in 23 cities and 17+ countries, from St. Gallen to São Paulo.
Who we want to meet
We're looking for curious people from any degree and any university in Tyrol, with or without startup experience.
All you need is motivation. A polished CV or top grades aren't what counts.
We especially welcome applications from women.
You can apply if you
- Study at any university or university of applied sciences in Tyrol, in any field (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD)
- Have at least one more year of studies ahead
- Live in Innsbruck or can get here regularly
- Can take an active part in the club for at least two semesters (a semester abroad in between is fine)
Your way in
Until 16 Oct
Application
Fill out the online form by the deadline.
Until 18 Oct
Review
We read every application ourselves.
19-23 Oct
Interviews
A short conversation to get to know each other.
Until 25 Oct
Final decision
You hear from us whether you're in.
Tue 27 Oct
Kick-off
Meet the team and the rest of the first batch.
Our departments
After the START Sprint, every member joins a department and helps run the chapter. Pick one to see what you'd do there.
Plan recruiting socials, founder talks and workshops.
- Plan and run our events from idea to follow-up
- Find speakers, venues and new formats
- Bring members to START Summit and START Hack
Build relationships with companies, investors and Tyrol's startup ecosystem.
- Find and pitch new partners
- Look after the partners we have
- Set up workshops, case challenges and company visits
Tell our story on Instagram, LinkedIn and beyond.
- Run our Instagram and LinkedIn
- Design event graphics and create content
- Keep the website up to date
Keep the chapter running: processes, tools and logistics.
- Run our internal tools and processes
- Handle logistics for events and meetings
- Write down how we work, so the next board can build on it
Budget, funding, contracts and compliance.
- Plan and track the budget
- Apply for grants and funding
- Handle contracts and compliance
Recruiting, onboarding and a community people want to be part of.
- Run recruiting and onboarding
- Plan internal community events
- Collect feedback and keep the team together
Questions we get a lot
Do I need a startup idea?
No. Almost nobody has one at the start, and the ones who do usually change it. We're looking for people who are curious about the startup world. If you have an idea, amazing. If you don't, that's completely fine too.
My background isn't business. Can I still apply?
Yes, absolutely. We firmly believe the best teams mix backgrounds, so we encourage students from every discipline to apply: tech, law, medicine, natural sciences, humanities and more.
I don't live in Innsbruck. Can I still join?
Yes, if you can come to Innsbruck regularly. We're based here and our projects and events happen in person, so we expect members to either live in Innsbruck or be able to travel here regularly.
What language do you speak?
English is our main language. We're an international community and part of a global network, so everything official happens in English. Informally, you'll hear plenty of German too.
How much time will I need?
Being a member means being active in the club: you take on work in your department and join our events in person. We estimate around 5-7 hours a week, but it varies with the phase the chapter is in.
Didn't find your answer? Ask us anything at hello@startinnsbruck.org