--- title: "Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026: category winner" canonical: https://wavect.io/blog/wavect-jungunternehmerpreis-tirol-2026/ language: en description: "Wavect wins first place in New Ideas, New Products, New Markets at the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026. See the official result, award photos and video." image: "https://wavect.io/img/blog/headers/header_wavect-jungunternehmerpreis-tirol-2026.png" author: ["Kevin Riedl"] published: "2026-10-23" updated: "2026-10-23" reviewed: "2026-10-23" --- # Wavect wins the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026 for new ideas, products and markets [**Back**](/blog/overview/) [![Kevin Riedl](/img/team/kevin.webp)](/team/kevin-riedl/) [Kevin Riedl](/team/kevin-riedl/) https://linkedin.com/in/wsdt 4 min read · 23 October 2026 Last reviewed October 23, 2026 [**Next**](/blog/wavect-number-one-software-agency-austria-september-2026/) TL;DR Wavect won first place in the New Ideas, New Products, New Markets category at the Tiroler Jungunternehmer:innenpreis 2026, organised by Junge Wirtschaft Tirol. WK Tirol announced the results on 21 October 2026. Here are the official sources, award photographs and video. **First place for Wavect:** Junge Wirtschaft Tirol has recognised our team in the category **“Neue Ideen – Neue Produkte – Neue Märkte”** at the Tiroler Jungunternehmer:innenpreis 2026. That is the category for new ideas, new products and new markets. The result is published in the [official winners list](https://www.tiroler-jungunternehmerpreis.at/gewinner). We are proud of this recognition and grateful to the clients, partners and people who build with us. Turning an idea into a useful product takes trust, candid conversations and a great deal of work. This award is a moment to celebrate that shared effort. ## Which award did Wavect win? - **Award:** Tiroler Jungunternehmer:innenpreis 2026, Tyrol’s young entrepreneur award. - **Result:** first place in “Neue Ideen – Neue Produkte – Neue Märkte”. - **Organiser:** Junge Wirtschaft Tirol. - **Official announcement:** 21 October 2026. The [WK Tirol announcement](https://presse.wirtschaft.tirol/news-jung-mutig-erfolgreich-tirols-beste-jungunternehmerinnen-2026-ausgezeichnet?id=250730&l=deutsch) recognises ten businesses across three main categories and a special Start-up category. Congratulations to all the other recipients. ![Kevin Riedl holding Wavect’s first-place trophy at the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026](/img/blog/wavect-jungunternehmerpreis-tirol-2026-kevin-riedl_hu_cb41e9a9f4194863.webp)Kevin Riedl with Wavect’s first-place trophy. Photo: © WK Tirol/ Die Fotografen ## What the category recognises The [published category criteria](https://www.tiroler-jungunternehmerpreis.at/kategorien) focus on young businesses using new technologies or opening up new markets. Applications are assessed on customer value, innovation, market positioning, business organisation, financial viability and growth potential. That combination matters to us. A digital product needs a clear purpose, people who benefit from it and a business that can sustain it. The technical implementation has to serve those goals. It is the connection between entrepreneurship and engineering that makes this category especially meaningful for Wavect. ![The 2026 category winners with representatives from business and politics; Kevin Riedl is in the front row on the right](/img/blog/wavect-jungunternehmerpreis-tirol-2026-award-winners_hu_33e0dc1e92f11339.webp)The first-place recipients together with representatives from business and politics. Kevin Riedl is in the front row on the right. Photo: © WK Tirol/ Die Fotografen ## Watch: Wavect and the 2026 award The video is 3 minutes and 10 seconds long. Its preview is hosted on this website. Clicking the play button loads YouTube and sends data to that provider; you can read about this in our [privacy policy](/imprint/#privacy). ![Wavect at the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026 · 3:10](/img/blog/headers/header_wavect-jungunternehmerpreis-tirol-2026.svg) Wavect at the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026 · 3:10 ## From a product idea to software people use Wavect is a founder-led software product studio from Tyrol. [Kevin Riedl](/team/kevin-riedl/) and [Christof Jori](/team/christof-jori/) work directly with clients on digital products, AI and automation. Our work spans custom web and mobile applications, integrations and blockchain technology. Our approach starts with a practical question: what should become easier, faster or possible for the people using this product? From there, we connect product decisions, implementation and quality assurance. Clear scope, early feedback and a maintainable system matter throughout delivery. For a closer look at the work behind that approach, explore our [Twinsoft AI case study](/case-studies/twinsoft-ai/). If you are considering a project, our [guide to choosing a software agency](/software-development-guide/how-to-choose-a-software-agency/) offers practical questions to bring to the first conversation. ## Thank you to everyone building with us Thank you to Junge Wirtschaft Tirol and the jury for the recognition, and to our clients, partners and team for their trust and commitment. We are delighted to see software, AI and entrepreneurship from Tyrol recognised in this way. We are taking that encouragement into the next projects. Learn about our [custom software development](/services/software-development/) or [tell us about the product you want to build](/contact/). ## Questions about Wavect’s 2026 award ### Which category did Wavect win at the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis 2026? Wavect won first place in Neue Ideen – Neue Produkte – Neue Märkte, meaning New Ideas, New Products, New Markets. The official winners page confirms the category and placement. ### Who organises the Tiroler Jungunternehmerpreis? Junge Wirtschaft Tirol organises the award. The 2026 announcement recognised ten businesses across three main categories and the special Start-up category. ### When were the 2026 results announced? WK Tirol published its official announcement on 21 October 2026. This article was published on 23 October 2026. ### What does Wavect build? Wavect develops custom digital products for startups and established businesses. Its work includes web and mobile applications, AI, workflow automation, integrations and blockchain technology, with direct founder involvement. Software buying and funding ## Read next Agency selection, contracts, pricing, grants and the commercial mechanics of delivery. 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