Next Incubator

The Next Incubator, founded by Energie Steiermark, is an independent innovation platform dedicated to promoting sustainable and visionary projects. Our mission is to develop and implement ideas with ecological, economic, and social value together with our partners and customers to achieve real innovations for the future.

• Innovation Support: We support startups and projects in the areas of generation, storage technology, energy efficiency, and mobility that bring improvements and solve real problems[1][3].
• Think Tank: As an independent think tank, we seek and support innovations that advance sustainability. We provide expertise and resources to individually support projects and shape the future together[1].
• Network and Partnerships: We rely on a broad partner network with expertise in various fields to comprehensively support each project and promote sustainability[1].

Our main mission is to unite progress and environmental awareness. We believe that synergies between nature and technology lead to true sustainability. Our values are based on collaboration with our partners and the joint design of a livable future[1].

• Climate Protection: We seek and support startups with ideas that have a positive impact on the climate and address the challenges of climate change[1].
• Sustainable Energy Innovations: We promote innovations in the field of clean energy technologies and smart energy solutions to secure a sustainable energy future[3].
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Through our broad partner network and our expertise in various fields, we work to comprehensively support and network sustainable projects[1].

Our team consists of experienced experts in the fields of research and development, sustainability strategy, funding management, and project development. With our members such as Thomas Wiedner, Mathias Schaffer, Christian Orthofer, and others, we form a strong foundation for the implementation of our mission[1].

We are always looking for innovation partners and new ideas that align with our goals. Interested parties can apply at any time for our programs and calls and become part of our network. Together, we can shape the future and drive sustainable innovations[1].

• 1 - https://next-incubator.com
• 2 - https://foundersfoundation.de/edtech-next/edtech-next-incubator/
• 3 - https://next-incubator.com/projekte/
• 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zx7OIjmnFw
• 5 - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyFVBJzD4cqVgcwCWP9cwGQ