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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Example GreenTech Scale-Ups in Essen
Hylium Industries is developing advanced cryogenic technologies that enable the safe and efficient storage, transport, and production of hydrogen, supporting the global transition toward zero-emission energy systems. The company specializes in high-purity liquid hydrogen solutions for mobility and industrial applications, addressing critical challenges in scalable hydrogen infrastructure.
Originating as a spin-off from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Hylium Industries combines strong scientific excellence with applied engineering know-how. Through continuous R&D activities, the company is actively advancing next-generation hydrogen technologies tailored to diverse market and industry needs.
By locating in Essen at the Gas- und Wärme-Institut (GWI), Hylium is directly embedded in the region’s research landscape and gains close proximity to a dynamic hydrogen ecosystem with strong industry players, leading research institutions, and innovation partners. With ongoing support from partners including Essen Economic Development Agency (EWG), Hylium aims to accelerate commercialization, strengthen collaboration with European stakeholders, and contribute to the Ruhr region’s role as a leading hub for hydrogen and energy transition technologies.
In addition to attracting international Scale-ups such as Hylium, EWG also provides tailored support to innovative GreenTech companies based in Essen. In these cases, the focus is less on market entry and more on scaling, international positioning, and strategic growth from within the region. The examples of Greenlyte and Greenflash illustrate how EWG supports local technology leaders in strengthening their market presence, expanding partnerships, and increasing their international visibility as part of Essen’s growing GreenTech ecosystem.
A technology-driven company specializing in Direct Air Capture (DAC) successfully develops and deploys solutions to extract CO₂ directly from the atmosphere, contributing to measurable carbon removal at scale. As part of a circular carbon economy, the company simultaneously produces hydrogen, creating additional value from captured carbon streams. Through active participation in international carbon removal and utilization projects, the company demonstrates how innovative climate technologies can be translated into real-world impact and scalable industrial applications.
Greenflash, a leading provider of integrated energy systems for businesses, combines solar power, EV charging, and energy storage into one seamless solution, with its new AI-based Greencore AI intelligently managing all components to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and boost efficiency and sustainability.By enabling companies to achieve
greater energy autonomy from the grid, Greenflash actively accelerates the clean energy transition and supports the decarbonization of commercial and industrial operations.
With its presence in Essen, Greenflash benefits from a strategic location at the heart of one of Europe’s most important energy ecosystems and in close proximity to a large number of potential customers. The direct access to major energy companies, leading research institutions, strong innovation networks, and industrial clients enables Greenflash to strengthen partnerships, scale its solutions, and further expand its impact on the energy transition.