Neudorf is a small rural village surrounded by forests, farmland, and active agricultural production. It’s home to a surprising number of residents engaged in crafts, education, and independent initiatives—ranging from timber work and old trades to local food production and community-based repair. The Neudorf Institute for Innovation is an initiative by Ruth Neubauer, created in collaboration with neighbours and local makers. It serves as a communication hub where everyday knowledge, tools, and projects can be shared and organised. The institute is connected not only to three universities—New Design University in St. Pölten, Kunstuniversität Linz, and Loughborough University London—but also to a growing international network of scholars working in design, social and technological innovation, and sustainability.