About Representatives Opportunities
About Linz – Pioneering Sustainable & Smart Urban Futures
The Planning, Technology & Environment Division of the City of Linz seeks innovation partners to collaborate on forward-thinking projects that enhance urban sustainability, digitalization, and smart city solutions. The division focuses on:
Smart Urban Planning – Developing resilient, climate-adapted city structures.
Green & Digital Transformation – Integrating smart technologies (IoT, AI, data analytics) for efficient resource management.
Sustainability & Circular Economy – Promoting renewable energy, waste reduction, and eco-friendly mobility.
Partnership Opportunities:
The division invites startups, research institutions, businesses, and NGOs to co-create solutions in areas like:
✔ Smart Mobility (e-mobility, traffic optimization)
✔ Energy Transition (smart grids, renewable energy)
✔ Urban Greening & Climate Adaptation (climate-change-resilient urban greening solutions, flood prevention)
Why Partner with Linz?
Strong public-private collaboration culture.
Access to EU funding (e.g., Horizon Europe, Urban Innovative Actions).
A testbed for pilot projects with real-world impact.
Areas of activity Cross-cutting topic 1. Adaptive reuse of existing urban structures and spaces
15-minute City 2. Align ambitions for mobility transitions across sectors 3. Nurture neighbourhood economies – activate innovation in local everyday offers
Circular Urban Economies 2. Innovative maintenance of urban green and blue spaces
Positive Energy Districts 3. Sustainable PEDs, flexibility in energy systems, and integrated technologies
Representatives Naomi Morishita-Steffen
Project Manager, City of Linz, Planning, Technology and Environment Division
Magistrat der Landeshauptstadt Linz
Johannes Bernsteiner
Head of Mobility Strategy
Magistrat der Landeshauptstadt Linz
Marketplace (1) Project cooperation
Sustainable Urban Mobility & Parking Solutions
Partner Sought for:
Reimagining Urban Parking Spaces – Innovative After-Use Concepts for Parking Lots and Garages
Looking to join a project CUE Topic 2: Innovative maintenance of urban green and blue spaces Cross-cutting Topic 1: Adaptive reuse of existing urban structures and spaces 15mC Topic 3: Nurture neighbourhood economies – activate innovation in local everyday offers Author Naomi Morishita-Steffen
Project Manager, City of Linz, Planning, Technology and Environment Division at Magistrat der Landeshauptstadt Linz
Linz, Austria