Why we do what we do
We strongly believe that innovation is a question of forming the right alliances and reaching out to new partners
The world is changing faster than ever
- The digital revolution has created new opportunities for businesses and consumers.
- Globalization has opened up new markets and connected the world in a faster and more efficient way
- Sustainability has become a major concern and the way we deal with natural resources calls for new ways of thinking and innovative products
These global dynamics have changed the way public opinion is shaped, how new ideas are developed and how businesses in the 21st century operate.
Existing business models are challenged
- Established companies need to figure out new ways of how products are marketed and how consumer decisions are made
- The “old economy” is under constant pressure to innovate, but it is difficult to attract the brightest young minds as they are getting more interested in working for hip startups than in the hierarchical structures of corporations
- R&D and innovation departments in established companies are not able to redesign business models as fast as the markets are moving and consumer needs are changing
This calls for new ways of designing innovation processes based on novel forms of collaboration.
Our Solution:
Innovating business models in 4 steps
Our process is designed to provide a comprehensive and thought-out service with the goal of bringing innovation to our clients
Defining innovation needs
The point of departure is always based on your challenges. Together we define the objective of our search, start-up profiles and cooperation goals.
Global Startup Scouting
Based on your needs and criteria, we conduct a systematic, global search for innovative startup business model. For the search we apply Open Innovation methodology together with our content partner winnovation.
Screening and Filtering
You receive a structured output of startups, screened and filtered according to set criteria. This overview serves as basis for decision-making in order to define next steps.
Facilitating cooperation
Cultural differences play a huge role when it comes to startups and corporations. Understanding both worlds is our key competence and therefore an essential pre-requisite for a fruitful exchange means enabling an exchange on eye level. Only then can we create real win-win- situations.
Max-F. Scheichenost, Alps Ventures, Singapore
In the 21st century it is of utmost importance to stay innovative and catch the next technological wave at an early stage. We are setting up innovative companies in Europe and Asia and fully depend on partnerships with corporations to elevate our companies to the next level. I can highly recommend NVS and we are absolutely satisfied to have NVS as trustworthy and long-term partner to help us bridge this gap.
Our Expertise
We bring a variety of experiences and competences to the table
Worldwide network
We cooperate with a worldwide network of scouts that are located in the most vibrant startup communities and provide us with a direct link to startups in their respective hubs.
Experience in both worlds
Our team has a profound experience in corporate, startup, not-for-profit and public service organizations, thus putting us in an ideal spot to really understand the needs, language and culture of our clients and partners.
Open Innovation methodology
We apply Open Innovation methodology in order to find the best startups and design beneficial cooperation frameworks. Our partnership with winnovation GmbH gives us the ability to work with experts in this field.
Our Team & international Scouts.
Our scouts are located in the most vibrant startup communities and provide us with a direct link to startups in the respective hub.
Werner Wutscher,
Founder
Werner Wutscher has many years of experience in top management positions in public service administration and corporate management. In the last few years he has invested in startups and shared his knowledge and experience as a Business Angel („Austrian Business Angel of the Year 2012“). Understanding both worlds puts him in an excellent position to bridge the gap between corporations and startups.
Current Functions
Supervisory Board Functions
- Non-Executive Director of the Board of Godavari Bio refineries Ltd, Somaiya Group, Mumbai (Sugar cane and Chemicals Company)
- Investment Committee AWS Mittelstandsfonds (Investment Fonds by the Austrian Business Agency)
Board Functions
- Austrian Angel Investors Association – Representing and supporting Austrian Business Angels
- National Park Hohe Tauern – Vice President of the Association “Friends of Hohe Tauern National Park”
Advisory Board Functions
- Austrian Startups – Representing Austrian Startups
- Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum Davos
- Zukunft.Frauen – Leadership program for potential female board members
- European Forum Alpbach – Interdisciplinary platform for science, politics, business and culture
- Gin-Austria – Global Incubator Network
- Wirtschaftsagentur Austria – Co-Creation-Lab
- Plantagon – Network of global innovation leaders in the field of urban agriculture
Investments
Alexandra Kohout-Dorninger,
Assistant to the CEO
Alexandra previously worked as an assistant for several managing directors and has vast experience in PR, Human Resource Management and Marketing in the industrial area, health sector and EDV. She graduated in “Commercial Sciences” at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and specialized in Human Resources and the Russian language.
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Anna Winklehner,
Project Management and Junior Consultant
Anna has worked in the field of education for more than ten years, where she gained experience in project management and process support. She studied “Pedagogy” and “Social Economics” with a focus on innovation and organizational development at the JKU Linz. At New Venture Scouting she takes care of project management, startup relations and scouting.
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Larissa Barabasch,
Startup Scout and Communications
Larissa majored in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Change Management at Vienna University of Economics and Business. She gained valuable experience in the Austrian startup ecosystem while working at AustrianStartups. Her responsibilities lie in the relations with start ups and the implementation of projects as well as Social Media Coverage.
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Our Network Partners
There are many organization active in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation and we count ourselves lucky to cooperate with the following partners
