Cooperations & Partners

Through its activities the CCCA establishes contacts between networks and partners who are not part of the immediate research environment, but whose activities contribute significantly to knowledge transfer and raising awareness. The position of the CCCA has been optimised through strategic partnership contracts to devise collective approaches and so that future activities can be carried out in our strategic partners’ best interest.

Climate Lab is a pioneering hub for innovative and bold alliances aimed at achieving the goals of climate neutrality as quickly as possible. They are shaping new ways of collaboration between businesses, start-ups, civil society, academia, and the public sector. The Climate Lab offers a platform for leading companies and key public administrations in Austria, programs for promising start-ups and scale-ups across Europe, and an inspiring space for working, thinking, meeting, and creating—all at a unique location in Vienna.

The Disaster Competence Network Austria sees itself as a competence network connecting research institutions and stakeholders. It is organized as an open and non-profit association under university leadership. The core idea behind the network is to pool Austria's technical and scientific expertise in the field of security and disaster research and to serve as an academic point of contact and cooperation partner for both the public and private sectors.

The FFG is driven by what people can achieve with their potential. Since its founding in 2004, the FFG has supported over 60,000 companies, universities, research institutions, and organizations through more than 65,000 funded projects. These efforts have sparked numerous innovations in science and research, paving the way for the future. The FFG advises brilliant minds and creates financial leeway for innovation. It builds networks across borders, fostering not only the development of organizations but also the people behind them.

From trend to mindset. As a non-profit organization, Hallo Klima! connects people who want to contribute to preserving the foundations of life on our planet and provides easy access to information about climate change as well as tips for a climate-friendly everyday life. In the Hallo Klima! workshops and lectures, they share important facts, knowledge, and diverse expertise on the topic.

The Climate and Energy Fund is a fund of the Austrian Federal Government. Together with the domestic economy, research, and the people in Austria, the Climate and Energy Fund finds innovative responses to the climate crisis, strengthens the economy, and promotes quality of life and prosperity. Their focus is on developing a climate-neutral economy and society by supporting the innovative capacity of domestic companies. The Climate and Energy Fund is the primary contact point for bringing climate innovations to the national and international market.

There is a lot of talk about the climate crisis, but too little is being done. Political frameworks are lacking, the transformation of the economy is progressing too slowly, and polarization is increasing. As an independent voice in Austria's climate discourse, the KONTEXT - Institute for Climate Issues has been working tirelessly since the beginning of 2024 to change that.

The coverage of the climate crisis as an existential challenge of our time presents journalists with enormous challenges. To meet these challenges, there is a need for exchange, fundamental and interdisciplinary expertise, as well as relevant skills in editorial teams. The aim of the Climate Journalism Network, an intermedia initiative, is to connect journalists and media professionals for climate reporting and to inform them about current developments in the industry. This is done through activities such as the monthly newsletter, press briefings, the 5vor12 climate briefing, as well as informal gatherings and the summer school.

OeAD student housing has been a non-profit student housing provider for international and national students for 25 years, accommodating approximately 10,000 people per year across Austria. At OeAD, you live in an international environment—right in the heart of Austria—where you meet young people from all over the world.

They are considered pioneers in the construction of student housing in passive house design and significantly contribute to raising awareness about sustainability by accommodating students in passive houses. For students, this means always enjoying a comfortable living environment without having to make a special effort.

As the former Capital of Culture 2003, Graz not only has a lot to offer in this social area. In 2010 it was named the first FAIRTRADE capital of Austria. FAIRTRADE includes three fields: poverty reduction strategy, better working conditions and environmental protection.

L.I.N.Z. – four letters, one city. Lively, innovative, natural, happy together. A wide range of information on administrative services, cultural offerings, the economy, the environment and much more.

In an innovative alliance, scientists and artists from 23 partner institutions have joined forces in the UniNEtZ project to contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The uniqueness of UniNEtZ lies in the collaboration of scientists from a wide range of disciplines. Just as the SDGs are interconnected and can only be implemented in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary manner, UniNEtZ represents a broad spectrum of expertise from the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, technology, arts, and music.

Volkshilfe is spelled with a V, like Vielfalt (diversity). And that describes them best. Because they are there for all people—no matter where they come from, what they look like, what they can or cannot do, or what they believe in. Together, they stand up for the following values: freedom, equality, justice, and solidarity. Volkshilfe in Austria has a long history that dates back to 1947. Since its founding, it has been committed to the well-being of people and to advocating for social justice. Today, Volkshilfe in Austria proudly employs 9,000 staff members working in various fields.