Energie Steiermark AG; Next Incubator

Energie Steiermark is one of Austria’s leading energy service providers, supplying electricity, gas, heat, and energy-related services to customers across the country. As part of its innovation activities, the Next Incubator serves as the company’s innovation hub, driving digital transformation, sustainability, and the development of future-oriented solutions for the energy sector.

The organization actively collaborates with businesses, universities, research institutions, public organizations, and international partners to address challenges related to the energy transition, digitalization, climate protection, and workforce development. Key activities include innovation management, project development, startup collaboration, educational initiatives, and the design of new products, services, and business models.

Energie Steiermark has extensive experience in managing interdisciplinary projects and stakeholder networks and is committed to fostering innovation, diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Through national and international partnerships, the organization supports knowledge exchange, skills development, and the implementation of sustainable solutions that create long-term value for society, customers, and employees.

The organization is particularly interested in collaborative projects focusing on energy transition, digital innovation, AI and emerging technologies, education and training, youth engagement, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable regional development.