XeelTech Honored with the 2024 Born Global Award by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
XeelTech is delighted to announce its recognition as a winner of the prestigious Born Global Award 2024, presented by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO). This award celebrates Austrian companies that exhibit exceptional innovation and early success in international markets.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Born Global Award, which continues to honor export-oriented startups and scaleups whose innovative products and services have made significant impacts globally. The awards ceremony was held at the historic Hofburg Palace in Vienna, with Federal Minister Martin Kocher, WKO President Harald Mahrer, and WKO Deputy Secretary General Mariana Kühnel presiding. XeelTech joins an illustrious list of past awardees, including prominent companies like Bitpanda and Refurbed, now recognized as industry unicorns.
XeelTech wins Born Global Champion Award – from left to right: WKO Deputy Secretary General Mariana Kühnel, WKO President Harald Mahrer, Philipp Sachs – XeelTech, Reinhard Olzinger – XeelTech, Federal Minister Martin Kocher
Philipp Sachs, COO of XeelTech, expressed the significance of this accolade:
“This award is a testament to the extraordinary efforts of our team. We have successfully positioned our innovative technologies on the global stage, redefining user experiences across various sectors. We extend our deepest gratitude to our international partners and clients who have supported us on this journey. This achievement would not have been possible without them.”
XeelTech specializes in pioneering haptic feedback technologies that are transforming user interaction in numerous fields, from consumer electronics to industrial applications. The company’s adaptive solutions deliver unique user experiences, setting new standards in the interface between humans and machines.
Born Global Champion Award Winners 2024: FlyNow Aviation GmbH (Salzburg), Gate Space Innovation GmbH (Niederösterreich), Gropyus AG (Wien), MADiscover GmbH (Tirol), Neoom International GmbH (Oberösterreich), Plasticpreneur GmbH (Kärnten), Shion – AIA Systems GmbH (Burgenland), Supaso GmbH (Steiermark), Xeeltech GmbH (Vorarlberg).
Josef Brandmayr, CEO of XeelTech, added:
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as one of the Born Global Champions 2024. This award not only affirms our innovative capabilities but also highlights our success in the global arena. We would like to thank the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and Advantage Austria for their support and this significant recognition. Congratulations to the fellow winners who are collectively strengthening Austria’s position in the global innovation and export market.”
Mariana Kühnel emphasized the importance of these exemplary companies to Austria’s economy:
“Beyond a brilliant idea, it takes immense courage to succeed internationally from an early stage. The Born Global Champions exemplify entrepreneurial spirit ‘Made in Austria’ and are crucial to Austria’s economic success. With this award, we aim to spotlight their remarkable achievements and inspire other companies to take the plunge into global markets.”
Since its inception in 2015, the WKO has honored around 400 companies with the Born Global Champion Award. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Born Global Awards.
