The NEFI innovation network of science, technology providers and companies demonstrates a pathway towards the transformation of industry
NEFI – Austrian Industry and Technology Developers Tackling the Energy Transition
The switch to renewable energies to achieve the European climate protection goals is a major challenge for the Austrian manufacturing and energy-intensive industry. At the same time, Austrian technology providers have a great opportunity to expand their market leadership position worldwide and make a significant contribution to securing Austria as an industrial hotspot. NEFI – New Energy for Industry will demonstrate the pathway for the transformation of manufacturing and energy-intensive industry.
The amended legal framework for Austria’s electricity system opens up numerous new opportunities for companies to reduce energy costs and drive forward the energy transition within their operations. The NEFI Technology Talk presents concrete practical solutions, including dynamic grid access, direct lines, PPAs, bidirectional charging, participation in the balancing energy market, and grid-supportive storage systems.
The third call of the RTI initiative “Transformation of Industry” has been completed: 34 projects will receive around €60 million in funding. Companies and research institutions are being supported in the development and implementation of climate-neutral industrial solutions.
On July 1, 2026, the Austrian DC Pilot Factory at Fill Maschinenbau in Gurten, Upper Austria, opened its doors to showcase research results and innovative demonstrators for the climate-neutral industry of the future.