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Scaling GreenTech: Unlock Your Growth in Essen

Scale your GreenTech solution in one of Europe’s leading energy hubs! How can your innovation in hydrogen, energy security, or industrial decarbonization drive the transition to a more sustainable future? Join EWG's GreenTech Scale-Up Challenge to become part of the Market Entry Program and gain access to industry leaders, funding opportunities, and a thriving ecosystem ready to support your expansion.  

Who can take part?
We are seeking GreenTech scale-ups with innovative solutions in hydrogen, clean energy, and decarbonization technologies that are actively expanding into new markets and willing to establish operations in Essen.

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Knowledge Base 

Collection of content regarding Essen as a location for GreenTech Scale-ups:

  • HyTechCheck program City of Essen – The document provides an overview of Essen’s status as Europe’s energy capital, detailing the HyTechCheck Program, the local hydrogen ecosystem, and the resources available for startups and scale-ups looking to establish or expand in the region.  
  • EWG_Factsheet_Essen_Engine of Energy Tranistion – This document provides an overview of Essen’s role as a driving force in the energy transition—highlighting its leading companies, hydrogen initiatives, energy trading capabilities, and the collaborative networks that make Essen a key hub for renewable energies and resource efficiency. 
  • Greentech Definition – This document outlines the definitions, distinctions, and overlaps among GreenTech, CleanTech, and ClimateTech, emphasizing how each contributes to resource efficiency, pollution reduction, and the global push for decarbonization. 

Example scale-ups for reference:

Hylium Industries Inc.  

  • Develops advanced cryogenic technology for safe, efficient hydrogen storage, transport, and production. 
  • Specializes in high-purity liquid hydrogen systems for zero-emission mobility and industrial use. 
  • Originated as a spin-off from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). 
  • Actively drives R&D in next-gen hydrogen technologies for diverse market needs. 
  • Plans to expand to Essen to tap into the regional hydrogen ecosystem and collaborate with industry leaders. 
  • See here: Hylium Industries Inc.  

vGreens:  

Greenlyte:  

  • Specializes in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to extract CO₂ from the atmosphere. 
  • Simultaneously produces hydrogen as part of a circular carbon economy. 
  • Active in international carbon removal and utilization projects. 
  • See here: https://www.greenlyte.tech/ 

Greenflash:  

  • Provides integrated energy systems for businesses (solar, EV charging, storage). 
  • Uses AI-based control (GreenX1-Controller) to optimize energy use and reduce costs. 
  • Supports autonomy from the grid and accelerates the clean energy transition. 
  • See here: https://greenflash.de/ 

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