TEB Forum 2026

About Us

Name: The Energy Bridge
Address: AT

The Energy Bridge (TEB), a community intelligence Start-up, a spin-off from the Technical University of Vienna(ACE). TEB is a specialised platform dedicated to accelerating the energy transition across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) from Austria. We achieve this by dissolving market fragmentation and communication silos, and by strategically uniting the key ecosystem pillars: Policy, Industry, Finance, Academia, and Innovators/Startups. Our core activities include high-impact Forums, curated media and a network platform to facilitate knowledge transfer and project collaboration across the region through a centralised repository of legal and technical data.

Building a Robust Energy Transition Ecosystem

We're bringing an international and fresh perspective to the energy sector, fostering a new era of collaboration and engagement. Join us to collectively learn about the energy transition, share diverse experiences, and accelerate its progress

Our Mission

Connect and inspire a global community of energy leaders, to accelerate the energy transition, building bridges between Academia, Industry, Innovators and Policymakers

Our Vision

To become the most preeminent think tank and collaboration platform for energy professionals, driving the energy transition starting from CEE/SEE region by fostering cutting-edge knowledge exchange, facilitating impactful connections, and providing a dynamic hub for innovative ideas.

Our Core Values

Collaboration

We believe in the power of working together across all energy sectors and generations.

Integrity

Professionalism, rigor, transparency, accountability, and ethical responsibility for the transition.

Respect

We value and receive all opinions and ideas interexchanges, in a safe, secure and encrypted space.

The Team

Rahul Mishra

Co-Founder

Electronics and Communication Engineer with dual master’s degrees in International Business (HSE) and Renewable Energies (TU Wien), working at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and the energy transition. Professionally experienced in supporting high-growth impact startups as a Business Consultant at ScaleUpNation, while also managing energy media platforms and international conferences at Enlit, connecting startups, corporates, and policymakers across the global energy ecosystem.

Daniel Schaub

Co-Founder

Civil Electrical Engineer with an MSc in Renewable Energies from TU Wien and over 12 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. Worked 7 years as a sustainable energy professional at the Ministry of Energy of Chile, contributing to initiatives such as the Public Solar Roofs Program and other renewable energy policies. Co-founded a renewable energy company in Chile and spent 3 years developing renewable energy projects across Chile and Latin America, successfully developing over 200 MW of photovoltaic (PV) projects.

Maria Laura Eldahuk

International Relationship Partner

Strategic Communication Specialist with deep expertise in Net-Zero and Energy Transition, based in Switzerland and leading outreach across the DACH region. Brings a cross-sector background spanning industry, policy, and sports through multi-stakeholder management experience. Also serves as Regional Sports Development Lead at Graubünden Tennis & ARGE ALP Sport, reflecting a unique combination of sustainability advocacy and regional sports leadership.