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.
How can we successfully transform industry into a climate-neutral sector – and what skills are needed to achieve this?
The NEFI Technology Talk Net Zero Industry Day brings together industry, research, further education, and innovation networks to discuss precisely these questions. The NEFI Technology Talk focuses on current developments relating to industrial transformation, sustainable technologies and future-oriented skills development.
Electrification of heavy-duty transport is gaining momentum!
Road freight transport is a key pillar of our economic system. At present, it faces major challenges such as rising operating costs, fluctuating fuel prices, and the need to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and noise pollution.
The NEFI Technology Talk on June 2nd, 2026, made one thing clear: the electrification of industrial furnaces is already technologically feasible in many areas, but still faces infrastructural and economic challenges. A total of 45 experts from industry, research and technology development took part in the event.
