Public challenges.Better matches.
We connect real needs from Austria’s public sector with evaluated GovTech solutions from Austria and leading international ecosystems.
A focused search.
A clearer decision.
Public-sector innovation should begin with an operational need, not a catalogue of technologies. The institution defines the challenge. We build the search.
From need to shortlist.
A structured matchmaking process designed to reduce the distance between a public challenge and a credible solution.
Challenge brief
Define the problem, users, constraints and desired outcome.
Technology scouting
Search Austria and relevant international innovation ecosystems.
Evaluation
Assess fit, maturity, security, compliance and public value.
Focused meetings
Introduce a curated selection of qualified solutions.
Pilot pathway
Clarify success criteria, risks and practical next steps.
Local challenges. Global technologies.
Our initial focus connects Austria with strong GovTech capabilities in Ukraine and India. When a challenge requires it, the search extends further.
Built around public value.
For the institutions responsible for public services, critical infrastructure and transformation.
Ministries & agencies
Policy delivery, administration and public services.
Cities & municipalities
Mobility, infrastructure, sustainability and resilience.
Healthcare, education & infrastructure
Responsible technologies for stronger public capacity.
Technology with a public purpose.
A focused set of technology areas with practical relevance for Austria’s public sector.
Designed to move toward implementation.
The purpose is not more networking. It is a more informed decision and a credible foundation for pilot cooperation.
Choose your role.
Bring a public challenge, a relevant technology or the expertise needed to move a strong match forward.
Submit a challenge
Bring us a concrete operational or policy need.
Submit a solution
Present a credible technology for real public-sector needs.
Become a partner
Support scouting, evaluation, expertise or pilot pathways.
The essentials.
What is BeFounder GovTech?
A challenge-led technology-matching platform connecting Austrian public-sector needs with evaluated GovTech solutions.
Is this an accelerator?
No. The process starts with a public challenge and focuses on scouting, evaluation, matchmaking and pilot exploration.
Who can submit a challenge?
Austrian ministries, cities, municipalities, public agencies, public companies and other public-sector organisations.
Does BeFounder make procurement decisions?
No. Procurement and implementation decisions remain with the participating organisations.
Let’s find what can solve it.
Turn a defined public need into a focused search, a qualified shortlist and a practical route toward a pilot.