Outdooractive Research
Research & development for innovative technologies and sustainable outdoor tourism together with strong partners.
Vision & Mission
Meeting the challenges of sustainable outdoor tourism in cooperation with research partners.
We create an inspiring environment for technological and data-driven innovations in the field of outdoor tourism to develop and implement science-based solutions on the pillars of ecological, social and economic wellbeing. For this, we work closely with partners from the tourism industry, science and academia, NGOs and associations, as well as destinations and protected areas. Together we initiate and implement research projects and develop innovative technologies and applications for regenerative, inspiring and recreational outdoor experiences.
Martin Soutschek
In his spare time, Martin loves to be out and about all year round. He enjoys trail running, cycling, ski touring or high altitude tours in the mountains, or simply going on an adventurous hike with his family and three children, or a tobogganing trip with a stopover for Kaiserschmarrn. Inspired by the vision of inspiring people all over the world with the support of digital technologies and enabling them to discover our planet through outdoor activities and sustainable behaviour in nature, Martin looks forward every day to exploring new ways of realising this vision together with other people.
Martin Soutschek
Research Director
+49 8323 8006 507
martin.soutschek@outdooractive.com
Dr. Dominik Huber
Dr. Dominik Huber
Senior Research Manager
+49 8323 8006 501
dominik.huber@outdooractive.com
Simon Reuter
Simon Reuter
Senior Research Partnership Manager
+49 8323 8006 502
simon.reuter@outdooractive.com
Dr. Charlotte Diepolder
In addition to her role as a Research Manager and Project Assistant, Charlotte is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire people to rethink their relationship with nature and tourism. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the diverse flora and fauna of Europe’s cultural landscapes, hiking through the Allgäu, or simply slowing down in nature.
Dr. Charlotte Diepolder
Research Manager and Project Assistant
+49 8323 8006 503
charlotte.diepolder@outdooractive.com
The Research Team
LiveAlpsNature
Visitor management and biodiversity conservation in Alpine protected area through a One Health Approach.
Joy of Movement Pioneers Innovation Hub
The innovation hub for more physical activity by addressing the joy of movement.
MeineWaldKI
MyForestAI” – using citizen science and artificial intelligence to support forest monitoring.
Development of a cross-border visitor monitoring system
Innovative approaches for smart visitor monitoring in the EUREGIO Zugspitz-Wetterstein-Karwendel to protect nature and landscape.
ReCharge Outdoors
Exploring how real-time health data from wearables can be used to tailor outdoor activities to individual recovery needs.
DATAxWB
Strengthening the adventure tourism sector in the Western Balkans by connecting local MSMEs to international markets through an innovative digital platform ecosystem.
STANDOUT
Promoting outdoor sports in European urban areas through unified standards to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being.
REMOTE Alliance
Facilitating resilient business models for the holistic development of emerging destinations through sustainable outdoor tourism.
VIMAS
Visitor monitoring and management in protected and recreational areas.
Edu-Lab
Digital and sustainable education for the creative minds of tomorrow’s tourism through integrating innovative platform technology.
Digital Ranger
Preserving biodiversity and reducing disturbance caused by outdoor sports in protected areas with the help of outdoor platforms and technology.
Open Tourism Data Initiative for Emerging Destinations in Southeast Europe (OTDI-SEE)
Concepts and capacity building solutions to increase the visibility of the Western Balkans as an outdoor tourism destination in cooperation with local stakeholders.
DATES – European Data Space for Tourism
Implementation of an interconnected data space for tourism in Europe.
MiLoW-RRS-DP-2
Innovative map solutions for snow depths, weather forecasts, warnings and climate data.
ESSEM
Safety and mobility comfort for cyclists on the basis of sensor-based vital parameters.
ESKINAT
Development of a strategy concept to improve the availability of credible information on sustainable tourism offers.
AIR – AI-based recommender for sustainable tourism.
Using AI technology to develop sustainable visitor flow management in German tourism destinations.
Flexible adventure bus for sustainable recreational mobility (FEB-NAFV)
Avoiding emissions and relieving tourist hotspots through innovative mobility solutions for leisure transport.
GreenBoat
Nudging and smart visitor guidance for water sports in the Spreewald region.
DE-Klima-PLUS
Development of a model concept for incentive activation for climate-friendly, climate-neutral and climate-positive destination experiences.
Automatic Bike Path Analysis (ABPA)
Concept development and implementation of a system for automated analysis of the condition of cycle paths.
Active City Innovation – Digital Active Community (ACI)
Health and well-being in urban spaces through the transformation to “Active Cities”.
Outdooractive CAMPUS
A thousand ways to use Outdooractive platform technology in research and education
Use state-of-the-art platform technology to bring knowledge to life, explore exciting research questions by diving into mountains of data, and initiate real change through learning projects in a sustainable and playful way. As a university or educational institution, you can use Outdooractive’s digital products to your advantage.
At the virtual Outdooractive CAMPUS, you will find all the details about available access options as well as detailed tutorials on registration and use.
