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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.
#EssenGreenTech #HydrogenEconomy #FutureOfEnergy #InnovateTogether 

  • 🏆 Prize

    Access to funding, local corporates, public stakeholders – opportunity to scale and expand into the European market from Essen.

  • 🕑 Deadline
    Jul 7, 2025, 9:59 PM
  • 🌎 Scope

    global

  • ❓Questions

    Feel free to join ekipa's Q&A Calls

  • 👤Q&A with EWG

    Speak directly to EWG in a call

In this tab,  you can find all the relevant information for your submission. 

How to submit 

  1. Submission template (mandatory): A standard template is available. The template will help you structure your approaches. Download the Submission Template here.  
  2. Optional Content: You can try to stand out and also supplement your submission with prototypes, image and video materials, or other concepts or visual elements. 

Submission Criteria

The questions provided in the submission template are mandatory to be considered for the reallocation support: 

  • Have you already decided to enter the German market with your service/product? 
  • What type of market entry are you aiming for? 
  • What do you see as your biggest challenge in entering the German market today? 
  • How soon are you planning to enter the German market? 
  • Provide a short product or solution description 

Solution Maturity 

  • The challenge is specifically designed for scale-ups with a proven product, existing customer base, and strong potential for international expansion. 
  • Companies should have secured funding and demonstrated market traction.  
  • Scalability is key—participants should have the ambition and ability to expand internationally. 

Companies should already have considered or planned their market entry into Germany.