Club alpha (Hildegard Burjan Institut)

What Club alpha (Hildegard Burjan Institut) does

Club alpha (Hildegard Burjan Institut) is a private non-profit women's professional network headquartered at Stubenbastei 12/14 in Vienna's 1st district, Austria, founded approximately in 1987–1990 and operating for over 36 years. The organization runs an integrated portfolio of programs targeting women professionals and leaders in Austria, including the flagship WoMentoring annual mentoring cycle (November–June, €250 per mentee), the alphaMINT (TechWOMEN) program promoting women in STEM fields, a cultural gallery program hosting roughly 10 contemporary women-artist exhibitions per year (operating for over 30 years), and the biennial Taten statt Worte competition recognizing women's achievements. The organization also manages the Dr. Maria Schaumayer Stiftung prize and the Journalistinnenkongress.

The business model is membership- and sponsorship-driven rather than technology-driven: revenue comes from annual membership dues across tiers (Alphine, Alphinista, Fördernde), WoMentoring program fees, paid event tickets (€15–€25 with some free events), an online shop, and donations. Distribution is delivered primarily in-person at Club alpha's Vienna headquarters and partner venues across Austria, supplemented by a members-only digital area, the website (clubalpha.at), and a newsletter (Alphaversum). The technology stack is not proprietary; the core "technology" is the curated program calendar and event logistics platform on its WordPress-based website.

The organization is led by a small team (approximately 5 staff) including Generalsekretärin Eszter Dorner-Brader, with the WoMentoring team comprising Maria Rauch-Kallat, Viktoria Zischka, and Christiane Kreilinger. Club alpha maintains an extensive sponsor and partner ecosystem anchored by Mondi Group, Erste Group Bank AG, Hitachi Energy, Swiss Life Select Österreich, Der Standard, and Thales, alongside civic and nonprofit partners (Wirtschaftskammer Wien, MRK Diversity, Mentory Club, Sheconomy, TechWomen). The organization reports approximately 200 events per year, 5,000 annual event visitors, and over 40 WoMentoring mentees, indicating a stable, Austria-focused community rather than a scaling enterprise.

Name

Club alpha (Hildegard Burjan Institut)

Legal name

Club alpha

Website

https://clubalpha.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Club alpha (Hildegard Burjan Institut) is a Vienna-based, ~36-year-old non-profit women's professional network serving Austrian women professionals and leaders through an annual mentoring program (WoMentoring, €250/yr), ~200 events/year attracting ~5,000 attendees, an alphaMINT STEM initiative, a cultural gallery program, and corporate-sponsored competitions and prizes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. WoMentoring Program Fee: Mentees pay a fee of €250 for the full WoMentoring program run, which includes networking events, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions with volunteer mentors.
2. Membership Dues: Club alpha generates revenue from annual membership fees paid by individual members (Alphinen and Alphinista categories) and supporting members (Fördernde). Members gain access to a private members area, networking events, and the organization's broader program.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue is generated through paid event tickets for selected workshops and special events, with some events offered free of charge. Ticket prices range from free to €25 per event.
4. Online Shop and Donations: The organization operates an online shop and accepts donations to support its programs and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Club alpha is a non-profit women's professional network offering structured career mentoring (WoMentoring), a women-in-STEM program (alphaMINT/TechWOMEN), an art exhibition series (Kultur|Galerie), a women's achievement competition (Taten statt Worte), and approximately 200 in-person and virtual events per year covering career, culture, personal development, health, and politics. The organization sells annual memberships, charges €250 for the WoMentoring program, and offers paid event tickets to individual women professionals in Austria.

Product overview

Club alpha (Hildegard Burjan Institut) is a women's professional network organization based in Vienna, Austria, operating as a non-profit association with approximately 200 events per year, 5,000 annual visitors, and 36 years since its founding. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs: the WoMentoring annual mentoring program (November–June cycle) pairing female mentors with mentees for career development; alphaMINT (TechWOMEN) promoting women in MINT fields through networking and role-model events; a cultural gallery program organizing around 10 art exhibitions annually featuring contemporary female artists; the Taten statt Worte competition recognizing women's achievements; and general networking events, workshops, and guest talks covering career, culture, personality development, health, and politics. Additional offerings include a members-only area, an online shop for merchandise and donations, event proposal submissions, and mentoring application processing. The organization also manages the Dr. Maria Schaumayer Stiftung prize.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WoMentoring: A one-year mentoring program where successful women mentor other women in their professional development
• alphaMINT (TechWOMEN)

Products and services

• Club alpha Membership Annual membership in the Club alpha women's professional network for individual members (Alphinen and Alphinista) and supporting members (Fördernde). Members gain access to a private members-only area, networking events, and the organization's broader program portfolio.
• WoMentoring Program An annual one-year mentoring program (November to June) pairing experienced female mentors with mentees for career development, personal reflection, and professional networking. Includes workshops, network brunches, kick-off and kick-out events. The 2025/26 program fee is €250 with applications closing 30 September 2025.
• alphaMINT (TechWOMEN) A dedicated initiative promoting women in MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) through networking events, role-model presentations, and a MINT program series. Led by a team of six members including Maria Rauch-Kallat and Margarita Misheva.
• Kultur | Galerie (Art Exhibitions) Art exhibitions organized by Club alpha promoting contemporary female artists, with approximately 10 exhibitions per year. Includes a gallery, exhibition archive, and artist application process.
• Taten statt Worte Competition A biennial competition organized by Club alpha recognizing women's achievements and initiatives, with editions in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 mentees participated in the WoMentoring 2024/25 program, with mentees reporting strengthened self-confidence, improved leadership skills, expanded professional networks, and greater career clarity.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mondi GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMondi Group is a long-standing partner and sponsor of Club alpha's WoMentoring program. The company supports the program's networking events and provides employee engagement opportunities. A highlight event of the WoMentoring program was held at Mondi's Austrian headquarters.
• Swiss Life Select ÖsterreichcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss Life Select Österreich is a sponsor of the WoMentoring program and a supporter of Club alpha's finance-related events, including joint finance talks organized at Club alpha venues.
• Hitachi Energy (Hitachi Rail / Hitachi)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHitachi Energy (and its predecessor Hitachi Rail) is a multi-year sponsor of Club alpha's WoMentoring program, supporting the organization's mission to advance women in leadership and technology roles.
• Der StandardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDer Standard, a leading Austrian daily newspaper, is a long-standing media partner and sponsor of Club alpha's programs, including the WoMentoring initiative and the Brigitte Bierlein Prize.
• Erste Group Bank AGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerErste Group Bank AG has been a sponsor of the WoMentoring program since 2020, contributing to the organization's mentoring and networking activities for women professionals.
• MRK DiversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMRK Diversity is a diversity-focused organization that partners with Club alpha, appearing as a partner organization in Club alpha's network section.
• Ja! NatürlichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJa! Natürlich (organic food brand) is a sponsor of the WoMentoring program under the umbrella of the program's supporting partner companies.
• Bäckerei SchwarzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBäckerei Schwarz provides catering support for WoMentoring brunch events and is recognized as a sponsor of the program.
• Ottakringer BrauereiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOttakringer Brauerei is listed as a partner of Club alpha, appearing in the network and partner section of the website.
• SheconomyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSheconomy is a women's economic empowerment platform that is listed as a partner organization collaborating with Club alpha.
• Mentory ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMentory Club is listed as a partner and supporter of the WoMentoring program, collaborating on networking and mentoring initiatives.
• TechWomen / alphaMINTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechWomen (alphatechwomen.at) is a partner organization focused on promoting women in technology, collaborating with Club alpha's alphaMINT program for MINT-themed events and roundtables.
• Wirtschaftskammer Wien (WKÖ) / Frau in der WirtschaftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) and its 'Frau in der Wirtschaft' (Women in Business) initiative are listed as partners of Club alpha, supporting the network's mission.
• Compact ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompact Electric is listed as a partner and sponsor of Club alpha, with its CEO Ulrike Haslauer also serving as a mentor in the WoMentoring program.
• Dr. Maria Schaumayer StiftungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Dr. Maria Schaumayer Foundation is a named foundation associated with Club alpha, awarding a prize for women in recognition of their achievements. The foundation is hosted within Club alpha's network.
• JournalistinnenkongressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Journalistinnenkongress (journalists' congress) is co-organized or hosted under the Club alpha network/partner section, promoting women in journalism.
• ThalesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThales is listed as a supporter of Club alpha's WoMentoring program, contributing as part of the program's sponsor ecosystem.
• ONtime perspektiven OGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerONtime is listed as a digital partner supporting Club alpha, providing technology expertise for online events and communications.
• Barbara BrunnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBarbara Brunner is listed as a partner and author associated with Club alpha, contributing to the organization's book review and knowledge-sharing content.
• Simacek Facility GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSimacek Facility GmbH is listed as a partner of Club alpha, with its chair held by Club alpha member Christine Marek.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Chief: Private membership network for senior women executives offering peer groups, leadership programming, and events. Comparable to Club alpha in providing an exclusive, dues-funded women's leadership community with structured programming.
• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's network offering membership, mentoring circles, and events for career advancement. Closely comparable to Club alpha's model of structured mentoring, paid membership, and event-driven engagement for women professionals.
• European Women's Management Development Network (EWMD): European-wide network of women in management and leadership roles, organizing mentoring, networking, and leadership development across European chapters. Comparable to Club alpha as a women-in-leadership professional network operating in the same European geographic sphere.
• Business and Professional Women (BPW) International: One of the longest-running international federations of business and professional women, with local chapters providing mentoring, advocacy, and networking. Comparable to Club alpha as an established women's professional association with mentoring, advocacy, and chapter-based programming.
• Lean In Foundation: Founded by Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In organizes peer-learning Circles and provides educational resources for women in the workplace. Comparable to Club alpha in providing structured small-group mentoring and skill-building for women professionals.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Global membership organization dedicated to advancing women in technology through networking, mentoring, and professional development. Comparable to Club alpha's alphaMINT vertical, which similarly targets women in STEM/MINT fields with roundtables and role-model events.

Regional players

• Frau in der Wirtschaft (WKO Wien): Austrian Chamber of Commerce initiative for women entrepreneurs and business owners in Austria. Comparable to Club alpha as an Austria-based women's professional network, with shared target audience of Austrian women in business.
• Women in Tech Austria: Austrian-based organization promoting women in technology through events, mentoring, and community building. Comparable to Club alpha's alphaMINT vertical in targeting women in STEM in the Austrian market.
• Sheconomy: Austrian women's economic empowerment platform and a listed partner of Club alpha. Comparable as a domestic Austrian organization focused on advancing women in economic and professional contexts, often collaborating with Club alpha on programming.

Emerging players

• Mentory Club: Austrian mentoring platform listed as a Club alpha partner organization. Comparable in providing mentoring infrastructure for professional women in the Austrian market, with potential overlap in mentee/mentor audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alphafrauen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alphafrauen
• Instagraminstagram.com/clubalpha1010

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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