Hydrogen Ecosystem
The urgency of climate action has never been greater. Governments are pressed to accelerate work on their climate roadmaps to ensure a successful transition into net zero emission by 2050, with hydrogen playing a key role decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries and enabling the storage, transport and trade of green energy.
How can we upscale global hydrogen projects and make net zero a reality? Through key partnerships, collaboration and funding.
East Netherlands: Hydrogen Solutions
In East Netherlands, we have a complete hydrogen value chain with R&D, testing & certification, pilot facilities and fuel stations focusing on hydrogen solutions. This gives you the advantage of not only finding pioneering crossovers from hydrogen technology to building and industrial applications but also top-class research programs. Join our strong network of global businesses, research institutes and universities, SMEs, engineering companies, field labs and business communities that are all working together in the hydrogen value chain.
Business climate
East Netherlands has a thriving business climate where companies can grow their businesses. With a focus on start-ups and scale-ups as well as advanced applied science, it enables companies to benefit from the critical mass to lower the time to market, reduce CAPEX and operational costs and share facilities, programs and an extensive international network as well as get access to funding. The region’s manufacturing industry has a proven track record in producing high-quality components and systems, making it a key player in the global hydrogen market.
Markets
Fuel Cell Market, H2 Production Systems, H2 Heat Systems, H2 Turbines, H2 Tank stations, H2 safety & certification, Heavy Duty Vehicle Industry, Building Industry,
IoT applications, etc.
“When it comes to hydrogen technology, this region has been host to a vibrant, technologically advanced ecosystem for decades. Countries all over the world are harvesting hydrogen technology that has been sown here - innovation is in our blood and in the very fabric of our society, making East Netherlands a reliable partner for your technological needs. It is no coincidence that companies like HyMatters and H2Tap have chosen East Netherlands as their primary location of business.”
Jerom Janssen
CEO HyMatters/H2Tap
Companies
Allego, CESI Kema Labs, Dekra, Destinus Energy, DNV GL, Elestor, GE Power, H2Tap, HyET, HyGear, HyMatters, HyMove, Kiwa, Lagerweij, MTSA, Nedstack, Nefit Bosch, Nouryon, Remeha, Thomassen Energy, TÜV Rheinland, Urban Mobility Systems (UMS), Vattenfall, VDL Energy Systems, Veolia, Witteveen+Bos, XINTC, etc.
New Technologies
- Chemistry & Material Science
- Energy Systems (Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Batteries)
- Automotive Fuel Systems
- (E-)Mobility
- Battery Storage
- Electrification of the industry
- Propulsion systems
- Integrated & decentral energy systems
- And many more.
Oost NL support
The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) supports you as an entrepreneur (interested) in our region. Whether you’re considering locating to the East of the Netherlands or have existing operations here, Oost NL assists you at every stage with free and confidential services. Please contact us and join our business community!
