Building

COLLAB

Ecosystem intelligence for Greater Graz: who is building what, and who should meet.

01 / Problem

The problem.

Graz has a rich innovation scene, but startups, researchers, funders and companies sit in separate lists and networks. Finding the right partner takes luck.

02 / Solution

The solution.

One ecosystem map for Greater Graz: who is building what, which programmes exist, and who should meet. AI helps surface the connections.

COLLAB home: the Greater Graz innovation ecosystem as one connected system

03 / Principles

The Neotron way.

Sovereign(not yet)Not yet
Local AI(applied)
EU / GDPR-first(applied)
Open source(not yet)Not yet
Circular(not yet)Not yet

Independent and hosted in the EU, with AI that suggests introductions instead of replacing them.

04 / Built with

Built with.

Runs on Neotron building blocks

Local AI server
Supabase core
n8n automations
RAG kit

05 / Impact

Impact.

9
Industry & innovation
Enabling
Better partner-finding strengthens regional innovation.
11
Sustainable cities
Direct
Helps a city see and grow its own innovation ecosystem.
17
Partnerships
Direct
Brings startups, research, funders and companies together.

Portfolio impact map →

06 / Trend & innovation

Trend & innovation.

Technology readiness

TRL 6 of 9

Horizon

H1 — Ready now

Megatrends

Konnektivität
Wissenskultur
Urbanisierung

Why now: Cities want to see their innovation ecosystem as a whole, not as scattered lists.

Megatrends after the Zukunftsinstitut model.

07 / Get involved

Get involved.

Support

Back the work as a partner, pilot or early user.

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