Welcome to Climate Lab

Climate Lab is the place for innovative, bold alliances to achieve climate neutrality goals as quickly as possible.

Our Story

Climate Lab was initiated by the Austrian Climate and Energy Fund and the Austrian Ministry of Climate Action and Energy (BMK) together with Wien Energie, EIT Climate-KIC and Impact Hub.

We share the conviction that the solutions needed on the path to climate neutrality can only be developed in new partnerships. We need to collaborate like never before—across industries and sectors.

Through our own alliance and in Climate Lab itself, we want to exemplify and enable this. Together, we are developing collaborative programs, creating space for exploration, and developing a cross-sector community of climate innovators to achieve our shared goal: Climate neutrality as quickly as possible.

Our Role

We facilitate collaboration between leading companies and relevant public authorities in Austria; create programs for promising start-ups and scale-ups across Europe; and provide an inspiring space to work, think, meet, and connect at a unique location in Vienna.

Our Impact

We focus on the sectors with the biggest potential to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and make the shift towards a circular economy: Energy, mobility, construction, and housing. We measure our progress based on the innovative concepts created and emissions saved; on the powerful connections made and new partnerships initiated; on the sustainable jobs created and new topics established to influence public discourse. And, finally, on the courage and optimism we can inspire despite the challenges that we all face.

Our Space

With three floors of working, meeting and event space, Climate Lab’s modern interior is based on human-centric principles and experimentation with circular practices. From leased furniture and carbon-neutral carpets, to flexible work and event spaces, community kitchens and focus rooms, our space is designed to encourage connection, collaboration and creativity.

Progress Report 2023

Climate Lab is where solutions happen. Through our programs, community and events, we use collaboration to move the climate transformation forward. Find out how in our “Progress Report 2023.”

Careers

We offer our team members a vibrant work environment, with diverse opportunities to develop professionally and take an active role in shaping our organization.

All positions are currently filled. Any new job opportunities will be posted here and on our LinkedIn channel.

More jobs with impact

Together with our sister organizations—Impact Hub Vienna, Future Health Lab and Education Lab—we are always on the lookout for committed employees who share our missions and want to work with us to create a future worth living.

Click below for job openings at all three locations!

Public Funding Lead

We’re looking for a Public Funding Lead who will be responsible for identifying, applying for, and managing public funding opportunities (EU, national agencies, etc.). This role will be working closely together with all of our locations on project applications ranging from climate and health to social entrepreneurship and education.

Start date ASAP. Find out more and apply at the link below.

Space Host

We’re looking for a Space Host to bring her/his good energy and organizational talent into our co-working and event spaces. Along with taking care of guests and members, this role will also support with event delivery, coordinating service providers and overall office management.

This position is 25 hr/wk. Start date: May 1, 2025.

Impact Reporter (Volunteer)

We’re looking for volunteers with writing experience to produce in-depth articles for our blog, social media and press work. As an Impact Reporter, you will be responsible for 2-5 assignments per quarter on our key topics. Volunteers will receive mentoring as well as access to our co-working space and community.

Find out more and apply at the link below. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.