Shaping new futures
About us
What we do
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.