🥈 TAGBASE ranks 2nd at Retail Startup Night 2026 — A Strong Signal for the Future of Retail Innovation

🥈 TAGBASE ranks 2nd at Retail Startup Night 2026 — A Strong Signal for the Future of Retail Innovation

Yesterday, TAGBASE had the opportunity to take part in one of the most exciting retail innovation events in Austria: the Retail Startup Night 2026 in Vienna.

Bringing together startups, corporates, investors, and policymakers, the event once again proved how dynamic and forward-thinking the retail ecosystem has become. The combination of high-quality keynotes, insightful panel discussions, and ambitious startup pitches created an atmosphere full of energy, ambition, and collaboration.

A key takeaway from the evening was the strong emphasis on education and innovation as foundational drivers for long-term competitiveness in retail. At the same time, practical insights on scaling — from early-stage startup to international expansion — highlighted what it takes to succeed in an increasingly complex and fast-moving market.

The panel discussion added another important layer, underlining how critical collaboration between startups, established retailers, and investors is. Innovation in retail does not happen in isolation — it requires strong partnerships, shared visions, and the ability to execute together.

From a startup perspective, the pitch sessions demonstrated the diversity and quality of solutions emerging in the space — from operational efficiency to customer experience and beyond. We are proud that TAGBASE was recognized with 2nd place, with Manuel Mertl, CEO & Co-Founder of TAGBASE, receiving the award on stage, standing alongside outstanding teams such as Bergardi and Loxotec. At the same time, it was great to see other innovative startups like minimist, quarkwerk, and marswalk media contributing to such a strong lineup.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who made this event possible:
– AWS and Handelsverband Österreich for organizing
– The moderators for guiding the evening seamlessly
– The jury for their valuable feedback and support
– And of course, all participating startups for the inspiring exchange

Events like the Retail Startup Night show that the future of retail will be shaped by those who are willing to innovate, collaborate, and challenge the status quo.

At TAGBASE, we are excited to be part of this journey.

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