Shaping new futures

We believe that building connections of people, resources and knowledge around a shared purpose and vision is essential to realize impact. Our mission is to shape initiatives in which businesses, academia, investors, governments, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) collaborate to implement solutions driving sustainable development.

About us

We are Nextco, a cooperation of pragmatic changemakers with a passion for sustainable development. We leverage our skills and networks to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) as defined by the United Nations.

At the core of our business is SDG 17, partnerships. By boosting strategic partnerships, we aim to drive significant and lasting improvements across continents. This way we ensure that progress towards the implementation of the SDGs is not only envisioned but also realized.

What we do

Our changemakers specialize in guiding diverse stakeholders to join forces in transparent partnerships across sectors, disciplines, and regions. We deliver hands-on support in translating ambitious strategies into actionable plans, aligning divergent goals into a cohesive agenda and gaining shared commitment across complex stakeholder ecosystems. Some highlights of our combined experience related to the implementation of SDG’s:

Accessible healthcare

Shaped international consortia. Developed joint programs and action plans on themes like (digital) healthcare services in Europe (cardiovascular) and West Africa (malaria), pharmacovigilance in European and sub-Saharan African countries as well as responsiveness to pandemics across India, Africa and Europe. Mobilized >50M€ to implement these programs and plans.

Accelerating offshore renewables

Developed and implemented the governance, business model and operational framework for an international accelerator for marine energy. Built a high performing team and mobilized funding (>130M€) by initiating an international project portfolio in collaboration with over 85 international renowned partners. Through this project portfolio over 125 technologies were supported on relevant topics such as finance- and growth strategies, environmental monitoring, innovation management, technology development, and national and international policy campaigns.

Sustainable development of the Blue economy

Shaped and implemented partnerships to accelerate the concept of multi-source offshore energy farms, marine energy powered aquaculture farms, climate resilient bridges and barriers, and sustainable island communities. Supported community building and advocacy to exchange knowledge and build critical mass to drive multi-use applications within the North Sea and beyond.

Sustainable food systems

Advised one of Europe’s largest public-private food partnerships on the composition of the partnership as well as potential improvements of the chosen strategy and thematic focus. Optimized the underlying business case and governance- as well as the operational model towards a more (self)sustainable organization.

Our changemakers

Our changemakers have an extensive track record in supporting a wide variety of world class partnerships – consisting of leading European, African, Asian and American research hospitals, universities, industrial partners, companies, patient associations, investors and governments. With representation in both Europe and West Africa, Nextco is capable of delivering local expertise and hands-on-support across two continents. Do you have an ambition that needs to be carried by a variety of partners across disciplines and regions, or are you engaged in an ongoing partnership that needs support in implementing their next steps, feel free to contact one of us.

Britta Schaffmeister

Britta@nextco.nl

Britta is a team player with a strong science-based business background. With over 20 years of practical experience, she has a track record in supporting innovation-driven public-private partnerships. Her expertise is in global health, food safety, renewable energy, and strategic innovation management within complex multi-stakeholder environments. Britta’s energetic and pragmatic approach combined with strong analytical and people skills challenges her clients and team members to deliver hands-on solutions.

Chris Koehler

Chris@nextco.nl

Chris is an experienced consultant adept at working in diverse and cross-cultural environments. With a background in international public health, innovation management, and business, he has successfully led science-based projects for multinational consortia. He holds an MBA degree from the Rotterdam School of Management and has gained significant experience in strategy development, financing, and advising academic institutions, entrepreneurs, funders, and governments in achieving their goals.