+ H2UB, the first European hydrogen start-up hub, supports start-ups with their own exhibition booths and contacts to potential pilot customers at major events.
+ Hydrogen start-ups can apply now for a free participation at events this autumn.

Essen/Düsseldorf, July, 12th 2022. Presenting themselves and establishing contacts with potential customers is particularly challenging for start-ups, but also crucial for future success. H2UB supports start-ups in the hydrogen economy for these important steps.
In autumn, they will have the opportunity to participate in leading trade fairs and conferences together with H2UB. Depending on the event, this may include a trade fair appearance, a speaker position, or the opportunity to take part in networking activities with potential customers and investors. The first events of H2UB already demonstrated that its concept offers start-ups both valuable contacts and effective opportunities to present themselves to an interested professional audience.

„H2UB has provided CibusCell with an essential and unique access to the hydrogen ecosystem, which we have benefited from extensively. A key contributing factor has been H2UB's support in participating in various conferences and trade fairs. As a result, we were able to find many customers and cooperation partners for future projects and convince them of our vision of digitising the hydrogen industry. We are very happy to continue to be part of this network!“, emphasises Marcus Ruebsam, CEO of CibusCell Technologies.

Now, H2UB is encouraging start-ups to apply for a free spot on a joint exhibition booth at the following events during autumn:

Digital Demo Day. Düsseldorf, August, 18th 2022. Connecting technological innovations from start-ups with companies, SMEs and investors lies at the core of the largest start-up trade fair and conference for technology start-ups in Germany. Young companies from the hydrogen economy can attend this event jointly with the H2UB and additionally set up their own presence.

decarbXpo. Düsseldorf, September 20th to 22nd, 2022. The trade fair is dedicated to industrial decarbonisation and links technology and service providers with industry and commerce. At its own exhibition stand, H2UB offers start-ups the opportunity to showcase their services at the trade fair. In addition, interested parties may use the Speakers Corner to introduce themselves as part of the programme.

Hydrogen Europe Conference. Brussels, October, 24th to 28th 2022. For the flagship event of the largest hydrogen organisation in Europe, H2UB invites those start-ups that are interested to have a joint presence and to contribute to the programme. This event is one of the highlights for hydrogen rising stars, thanks in particular to its European focus and its close connection to key industries and political bodies.

„As we see, our work is beginning to show results and establish valuable links with customers, investors and for interaction within the network. There are many start-ups that don't even know about the importance of building a network - that' s where we come in to help. As such, we are particularly pleased to be able to offer these promising new opportunities in the autumn. So, startups, seize the chance and get in touch with us! We are constantly growing and support you in growing and establishing yourself.“ With these words, Managing Director Uwe Kerkmann European encourages start-ups to take advantage of the opportunities on H2UB’s offer.

In addition to these current events, H2UB also offers other exciting possibilities for hydrogen startups. These range from the accelerator programme ``H2UB Sprint`` which is customised for the hydrogen industry with individual one-to-one and group coaching sessions with mentors and industry experts to the ``H2-LabNet``, which provides exclusive access to testing and prototyping services. Start-ups can apply via email to info@h2ub.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/company/h2ub/

H2UB, Europe's hydrogen hub for start-ups, companies and research and decarbXpo, the trade fair for industrial decarbonisation and energy storage, have signed a partnership agreement. As a part of their cooperation, the partners are connecting young companies from the hydrogen sector with industrial users and leading industrial organisations.

Decarbonisation needs cross-industry cooperation
decarbXpo’s cross-industry and cross-sectoral approach is an ideal match for the innovations happening in the hydrogen sector which theH2UB is supporting: ``It's not just a few industries but almost all economic sectors can reduce their climate-relevant emissions by utilising hydrogen. Upstream and downstream processes within the hydrogen value chain, supply chains, and converting and expanding the existing infrastructure call for a strategic approach. This is the only way to supply all users with enough hydrogen at the right time, and to plan and implement the use of hydrogen in a business context. A common roadmap and an active exchange between all participants are essential, and start-ups play an important role, says Uwe Kerkmann, CEO of H2UB.

Joint stand ``Experience H2 Innovation with H2UB``
The H2UB will offer start-ups from the hydrogen sector a presentation and communication platform at decarbXpo. H2UB invites start-ups from the entire value chain - from production, storage and transport of hydrogen to its use in different industries and sectors - to apply for a space at the ``Experience H2 Innovation with H2UB`` joint stand. The H2UB is also active in the accompanying programme of decarbXpo. ``We offer start-ups from the hydrogen economy an excellent opportunity to present their innovations and ideas to an expert audience from different industries and business sectors, and thus to potential beta customers``, says Kerkmann.

decarbXpo takes advantage of Messe Düsseldorf's industry network
As one of the world's largest trade fair companies, Messe Düsseldorf has access to a network with several hundred-thousand visitor contacts in industries such as glass, metal, plastics and paper. In addition, there are user industries for energy storage and decarbonization such as retail and medical technology. Young companies can benefit from this network: ``Start-ups from the hydrogen sector meet different industries at decarbXpo, international companies and minds with strategic vision, who are interested in joint projects. The industry is very open to hydrogen innovations. We are sure that the H2UB H2 innovation platform at decarbXpo will be well attended, adds Bernd Jablonowski, Executive Director, Messe Düsseldorf.

H2UB will be located at decarbXpo from September 20 to 22 2022, in hall 9, stand number 9 C 52.

For more information about decarbXpo: https://www.decarbXpo.com

The innovative power and solution ideas of start-ups are fundamental assets to accelerate the hydrogen market ramp up. Thus it is key to understand their set-up and market environment. To do so, H2UB ran a big market survey and asked selected experts from the industry to classify the survey results.
The H2UB study „Hydrogen start-ups in Europe – status quo, challenges und needs“ shows that we need to act fast and invest a lot to support start-ups in developing their solutions and bringing them to market.
H2UB presented the study in a press conference on 12th May 2022 together with Prof. Dr. Andreas Pinkwart, Minister of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalization and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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