Johannes Höfler

Initiator of the PFF-initiative which is developing and applying new methods to industrialise the production of StartUps in the specific cultural and economic context of the European / DACH region. Intensive involvement and cooperation with the federation of Austrian industries.

Support and Consulting of potential founders of (High)Tech companies to avoid the mistakes made during the own first StartUp (HELIOVIS AG): Successfully supported and consulted StartUp so far (Early Stage Business Angel & Mentor): VOCIER Gear GmbH (cabin luggage for wrinkle-free suit transportation. Further details on www.vocier.com )

Responsible for Patents, R&D-Grants and the R&D Strategy of HELIOVIS AG while returning to University for a distance learning degree program in business informatics and a part time degree in innovation management.

Invention of a new type of cost competitive inflatable solar concentrators and application for the necessary patents. Preparation and foundation of the HELIOVIS AG together with Dr. Felix Tiefenbacher and three business angels to develop and commercialise the technology. Responsibility for making most efficient use of private and public funding to proof the feasibility of the new technology (further details on www.heliovis.com).