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Transform Green Tech. Scale in Essen.

Scale your GreenTech solution in Europe’s energy hub! Essen, in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region, offers unmatched access to industry, infrastructure, and partners—perfect for growth and market entry.

EWG’s Market Entry Program (EWG - Essen Economic Development Agency) supports you with mentoring, networking, funding (up to 10,000 €), and hands-on guidance. Whether your innovation is in hydrogen, energy security, industrial decarbonization, resource efficiency, water management, or environmental protection, the GreenTech Scale-up Challenge welcomes solutions driving a sustainable future.

Who can take part?

We are looking for GreenTech Scale-ups with innovative solutions across all sub-sectors—hydrogen, clean energy, industrial decarbonization, resource efficiency, water management, and environmental protection technologies. If you are actively expanding into new markets and open to establishing operations in Essen, this is your chance to join a thriving ecosystem, gain access to industry leaders, funding opportunities, and the support of EWG’s Market Entry Program.

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The Market Entry Program is open only to Scale-ups that are planning to relocate to Essen or open a branch in the region. Selected participants will receive tailored support, industry access, and funding opportunities to establish and scale their operations within Essen’s thriving energy ecosystem.

Scale-ups will gain:

  • Market Entry Support: Scale-ups will receive tailored guidance on entering the German energy and GreenTech market, including regulatory support, strategic positioning and introduction to potential new business partners.
  • Relocation Assistance: EWG offers free consultation and relocation support, including help with administrative processes.
  • Welcome Package: Receive 10,000€ as part of the NRW welcome package.
  • Access to Funding: Scale-ups can apply for financial incentives ranging from 5,000€ to 10,000€.
  • Office Space & Resources: Participants may receive free access to co-working spaces for a limited period.
  • Networking & Strategic Partnerships: Direct matchmaking with relevant business partners, investors, and energy and GreenTech stakeholders in Essen.
  • Investor Access: Regular networking events with VCs and business angels will be available to selected Scale-ups.

You can find further information regarding Essen as a location as well as the current regulatory environment here: EWG Market Entry Program

Participation Requirement:

  1. The Program is specifically designed for Scale-ups with a proven product, existing customer base, and strong potential for international expansion.
  2. Companies should have secured funding (Seed, Series A, or beyond) and demonstrated market traction.
  3. Scalability is key—Scale-ups should have the ambition and ability to expand internationally.
  4. Companies should already have considered or planned their market entry into Germany.

You can find further details on the Market Entry Program here.