Austria's climate neutrality by the year 2040 is an ambitious goal that requires rapid action and a great deal of courage. Research and innovation play a decisive role in finding the right technologies and solutions for a secure and environmentally friendly energy future. With the Mission Innovation Austria Week, Austria is positioning itself as a climate action pioneer. The implementation of new ideas is discussed with the actors involved. I invite you to actively participate in the innovation processes at the event.

The goal of climate neutrality by 2040 for Austria is ambitious - but there is no alternative. And time is pressing; we need to implement climate protection projects faster and in greater numbers. We therefore support innovative projects that promise rapid climate impact and fundamentally change the energy system. The Mission Innovation Austria Week is an ideal breeding ground for new, smart ideas, and I look forward to it!

The Mission Innovation Austria Week thematizes, motivates and inspires: because only with research, creativity and joint efforts can the energy transition and the transformation to a sustainable, resilient economy be achieved.

The Mission Innovation Week is a fixture in the work year – as a source of inspiration and as a networking opportunity. All participants have one thing in common: the joy ofdesigning a clean, safe and affordable energy system.

The energy transition is the most important infrastructure project of the 21st century. In order to achieve the necessary goals, we must accelerate the pace and push the realization of regional renewable solutions. The Mission Innovation Austria Week is THE event to bring innovations and best practice examples in front of the curtain and to network all relevant stakeholders.

What makes the MIA special is that it addresses both researchers and practitioners. This promotes closer networking, which is enormously important because the energy transition can only succeed with concerted efforts.

Mission Innovation Austria-Week impressively demonstrates the potential of start-ups and SMEs in developing innovations in the energy sector. The best projects are also honored with the MIA Awards. As aws, we support these innovative founders and companies with our funding programs.

The MIA has helped us to gain relevant credibility in the industry and drew important attention towards our company and solution. We feel honoured to be appreciated by the Austrian green tech community via this award.