Join the #HYDROVERSE

We established the leading European innovation ecosystem for hydrogen & energy.

H2UB connects...

start-ups, corporations, technology partners and research institutes, significantly accelerating the scaling up of H2 solutions.

H2UB team

2021

Year of foundation

scalable start-ups in the ecosystem

strategic & innovative partners

A strong European ecosystem

H2UB is an established and successful matchmaker and thought leader at the interface between start-ups, industry, research, investors and politics in the European hydrogen industry along the entire value chain — from the production of green molecules to transport and storage and industrial applications.

This creates transparency, exploits synergies, combines expertise and in this way helps to promote the market ramp-up.

Market Intelligence & Exploration
H2UB provides in-depth analysis and guidance in the dynamic hydrogen environment. Access to international hydrogen, energy and start-up databases, as well as the involvement of top-class experts from German and international companies as well as start-ups, form the basis for “H2UB Market Intelligence.”

H2UB SPRINT

H2UB supports start-ups in bringing their technologies to market more quickly. Coaching, expertise, financing and targeted networking create momentum and reduce risks.

H2UB programs have so far supported over 78 teams from eleven European countries and contributed to more than €230 million in capital raised and a cumulative valuation of over €516 million.

hydroverse convention

H2UB brings people, ideas and technologies together – live, every year. The HYDROVERSE CONVENTION is Europe’s largest event for hydrogen innovation and start-ups, focusing on trends and technologies, start-ups, innovation and networking among international players in the energy industry.

At our events, we offer start-ups and companies the opportunity to discuss relevant topics, network and exchange ideas. In addition to our own events, we organize delegation tours, trade fair participations and networking events.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Corporate Testimonials

For our corporate partners, we scout, source and select start-ups to deliver innovative solutions to decarbonize business operations and maximize efficiency.

Sharing a mission with H2UB to drive the energy transition, our partnership supports Greentech start-ups in unlocking the full potential of collaboration offered by Europe’s Energy Capital Essen as a H2 Think Tank. Together, we are building strong bridges between established energy companies, headquartered in Essen, and innovators – paving the way towards a decarbonised future. Innovation is our DNA!

Andre Boschem

Managing Director, EWG

Through H2UB, we’ve discovered promising start-ups and built collaborations that bring real value. It’s a key part of how we drive innovation in hydrogen.

Dr. Nils Liesebach

Head of Innovation, OGE

To succeed in an emerging field like hydrogen, it is crucial to leverage structures, access real insights and to identify the truly relevant players and partners: big or small, agile or experienced. I am very happy that H2UB, through its ever-growing ecosystem and acceleration programs, has become a true hub in the hydrogen space.

Dr. Sebastian Vogel

RWE (photo credit: Andre Laaks/RWE AG)

H2UB provides an excellent platform to showcase and grow your hydrogen start-up. P3 energy solutions is pleased to support this endeavor by sharing industrial experience and advice for growth. At the same time, we benefit from the opportunity to be at the forefront of technology.

Christian Sacchet

P3 energy solutions, Partner and Head of Hydrogen Operations

We can only succeed and develop new technologies and business concepts by collaborating with the corresponding parties from science, research and industry. In our view, H2UB offers the ideal platform to achieve these goals.

Christian Scheller

DILO Armaturen und Anlagen GmbH, CEO

The world is shifting towards clean energy sources and hydrogen is at the forefront of this transformation. By partnering with H2UB, MSA Safety can help increase the adoption of hydrogen and educate users on how to deploy and maintain hydrogen safely. H2UB gives us access to the hydrogen start-up network to share our expertise in safety standards and our experience in detection technologies.