Genevos
Genevos SAS integrates hydrogen and fuel cell power systems for the maritime industry, based in La Rochelle, France. The company designs modular Hydrogen Power Modules (15-250 kW), SOFC systems, and Complete H2-Pack solutions for vessel operators, shipbuilders, and classification societies worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersLagord, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Genevos does
Genevos SAS is a French cleantech integrator founded in 2018 and headquartered in La Rochelle, France, that specializes in hydrogen and fuel cell power systems for maritime decarbonization. The company designs, supplies, and commissions modular Hydrogen Power Module (HPM) systems ranging from HPM-15 (15 kW) through HPM-30, HPM-40, HPM-80, to HPM-250 (250 kW), with stackable configurations supporting outputs up to multi-MW scale. Systems are marine-certified by Lloyd's Register and Bureau Veritas, and fuel-agnostic across hydrogen, LNG, bio-methane, methanol, ammonia, and synthetic e-fuels, with reported 30-40% fuel savings versus modern LNG ICE gensets.
The core technology rests on PEM fuel cells (using Cummins / Hydrogenics stacks) and a next-generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) line — the XPM-100 — under development through the EU-funded HELENUS consortium. Genevos complements its hardware with a Complete H2-Pack service bundle covering feasibility and sizing studies, integration engineering, HAZOP safety assessments, hydrogen supply and storage procurement, installation oversight, and remote monitoring. PEM lifecycles are stated at 20,000-40,000 hours and SOFC at 40,000-80,000 hours. Customer deployments span Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli's America's Cup HSV catamaran, Baltic Workboats' 42-meter zero-emission waste collector in Klaipėda, EMEC/Orkney Ferries' MV Shapinsay, OceansLab's IMOCA race yacht, Hydrocell's Venice passenger vessel retrofit, and the NatPower H global hydrogen refueling network partnership.
Genevos operates a B2B, project-based direct sales model targeting vessel operators, shipbuilders, and maritime classification societies, with revenue from hardware sales and engineering professional services priced through multi-year, custom-quotation contracts. Geographic expansion leverages channel partnerships (SSB Green Enviro for India, targeting 50+ vessels over the next decade) and EU-funded consortium participation (MARINER, HELENUS, H2-SEAS). The company is venture-backed at seed stage, with a €2.5M round from Impact Ocean Capital / GO Capital (January 2024) and €2.2M in EU co-funding, and has won four consecutive Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards from 2022 to 2025.
Genevos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Genevos
- Legal name
- Genevos SAS
- Website
- https://genevos.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Genevos SAS integrates hydrogen and fuel cell power systems for the maritime industry, based in La Rochelle, France. The company designs modular Hydrogen Power Modules (15-250 kW), SOFC systems, and Complete H2-Pack solutions for vessel operators, shipbuilders, and classification societies worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Genevos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine hydrogen fuel cell systems
- NAICS
- Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Marine Power Generation & Energy Storage (Generators, Batteries, UPS) (IMAJAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Retrofits & Modernization (Scrubbers, Ballast Water, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (IMAJAFAH)
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Where Genevos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lagord
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Genevos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Sales: Direct sale of Hydrogen Power Module (HPM) fuel cell systems to vessel operators, shipbuilders, and maritime classification societies. Systems range from 15 kW to 250 kW per module, with stackable configurations for higher power requirements. Revenue generated from hardware sales, engineering services, integration, and commissioning.
- Complete H2-Pack Services: Comprehensive hydrogen solution packages including feasibility studies, sizing, integration design, safety assessments (HAZOP), hydrogen supply and storage procurement, installation oversight, and after-sales service with remote monitoring. Professional services component for engineering and integration work.
- Engineering and Certification Support: Technical engineering services for hydrogen system design, safety validation, and classification society approval processes. Includes Approval in Principle (AiP) support and Type Approval facilitation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for hydrogen fuel cell systems |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Genevos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Genevos integrates marine-certified hydrogen and fuel cell power systems (Hydrogen Power Modules - HPMs) ranging from 15 kW to 250 kW, plus the XPM-100 SOFC unit, for zero-emission vessel propulsion and auxiliary power. Through its "Complete H2-Pack" solution the company delivers engineering studies (sizing, integration, safety/HAZOP), hydrogen supply and storage procurement, installation oversight, classification society certification support (Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas), and remote monitoring with after-sales service. Target customers are shipbuilders, vessel operators and classification societies across workboats, ferries, America's Cup support vessels, ocean-going ships, and fishing vessels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hydrogen Power Module (HPM) range Fully-integrated marine hydrogen fuel cell power packs in 15 kW, 30 kW, 40 kW, 80 kW and 250 kW ratings, stackable from 15 kW to multi-MW for zero-emission vessel propulsion and auxiliary power. Sold to shipbuilders, vessel operators and classification societies.
- HPM-250 Hydrogen Power Module (250 kW) 250 kW high-power marine fuel cell module for zero-emission coastal and offshore vessels, with e-fuel reformer compatibility (methanol, ammonia). Sold to commercial vessel operators and shipyards needing deep-sea-ready hydrogen power.
- XPM-100 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (100 kW) 100 kW modular SOFC power unit engineered for high efficiency, durability and fuel flexibility (LNG, methanol, hydrogen, methane, synthetic fuels), targeting energy-intensive ocean-going applications such as commercial shipping and cruise.
- Complete H2-Pack solution End-to-end hydrogen project service including feasibility and sizing studies, integration design, HAZOP safety assessments, hydrogen supply and storage procurement, installation oversight, classification society approval support and remote monitoring with after-sales service. Delivered to shipbuilders and vessel operators undertaking full hydrogen vessel or retrofit projects.
- Marine-certified hydrogen installation (Lloyd's Register) Turnkey maritime-certified hydrogen installation service covering hydrogen storage, gas management and safety management, validated by Lloyd's Register Approval in Principle for ocean-going vessels including IMOCA yachts and commercial ships.
- 1 MW PEM Fuel Cell System (MARINER) Scalable, containerised 1 MW PEM fuel cell system for multi-MW maritime applications, being developed under the EU-funded MARINER Horizon Europe project for large commercial vessels.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-40% fuel savings vs. modern LNG ICE gensets
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Genevos
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Genevos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Genevos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- MARINER Consortium (NORCE Research)core€7 million Horizon Europe project coordinated by NORCE Research, co-funded by European Commission through Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Genevos receives €2.2 million EU funding to develop scalable 1 MW PEM fuel cell system. Project includes development of modular, containerized fuel cell system with endurance testing exceeding 1000 hours.
- HELENUS Consortium (DLR)coreEU-funded €15 million project for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell development. Genevos leads development of XPM-100 SOFC solution for commercial shipping. Partners include DLR (project coordinator), Wärtsilä, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Bureau Veritas, MSC Cruises, TU Delft. Target is TRL7 by project completion on DLR research vessel.
- SSB Green Enviro (S.S.B.I. Group)flagshipStrategic partnership to support deployment of 50+ hydrogen-powered vessels across India within the next decade. SSB Green Enviro delivers end-to-end green hydrogen solutions including production plants, storage, fueling infrastructure, and fuel cell systems. Letter of Intent signed to localize and scale clean maritime innovations for Indian conditions.
- Luna Rossa Prada PirelliflagshipSupplied Complete H2-Pack for America's Cup Hydrogen Support Vessel (HSV) catamaran. Partnership involved delivery of two HPM hydrogen fuel cell power systems, engineering, integration, commissioning, hydrogen storage, gas management, and safety management. Project validated by Lloyd's Register.
- NatPower HcoreMoU partnership to deliver one-stop solution for hydrogen-powered vessels. NatPower H is developing the world's first global, large-scale network of green hydrogen refueling infrastructure for maritime vessels. Partnership includes joint development of hydrogen vessel configurator tool.
- Bureau VeritascoreClassification society that awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) for HPM-250 250 kW marine fuel cell. Bureau Veritas confirms Genevos is on course for Type Approval in 2025.
- H2-SEAS Consortium (Riga Technical University)coreEU HORIZON Mission project for hydrogen fishing vessel demonstrator. Genevos designing and delivering complete energy system including two HPM-40 kW second-generation marine certified fuel cells. Consortium includes Riga Technical University, A2Z Gannet SIA, Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre, Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences.
- OceansLab - Cleantech AcceleratorflagshipPartnership for IMOCA ocean racing yacht hydrogen installation. Genevos received Lloyd's Register Approval in Principle for complete hydrogen energy system. Project achieved one of world's first green hydrogen refuelings of a vessel. Skippered by co-founder Phil Sharp.
- TransfluidcoreCollaboration to provide complete hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Won Electric & Hybrid Propulsion System of the Year Award together. Transfluid contributed propulsion system expertise while Genevos provided hydrogen fuel cell technology.
- EMEC HydrogencoreSelected as marine fuel cell supplier under £2.2 million HIMET (Hydrogen in an Integrated Maritime Energy Transition) project. Part of UK Department for Transport's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. Genevos supplied HPM for MV Shapinsay ferry demonstration.
- Cummins (previously Hydrogenics)coreTechnology partnership for advanced fuel cell stacks integrated into Genevos Hydrogen Power Modules. Cummins/Hydrogenics stacks provide industry-leading lifetime, efficiency, and durability for marine applications.
- Lloyd's RegistercoreClassification society providing Approval in Principle (AiP) certification for Genevos hydrogen fuel cell product range. Lloyd's Register validates safety and design principles against maritime rules and IGF Code. Multiple AiP certifications awarded for HPM product line.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Genevos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cummins (Accelera by Cummins / Hydrogenics): Cummins' fuel cell business (formerly Hydrogenics) supplies the stacks Genevos integrates and is itself a PEM fuel cell module provider with marine and stationary applications. A direct peer as well as a key supplier, making it both a competitor and a critical technology partner.
- Corvus Energy: Norwegian-Canadian supplier of battery energy storage systems for maritime, including ferries, offshore vessels, and workboats. A direct competitor in the zero-emission vessel power market where shipowners choose between battery-electric and fuel cell drivetrains.
- PowerCell Sweden: Swedish PEM fuel cell stack and system manufacturer with a dedicated marine vertical and similar scale to Genevos. Closely comparable in technology (PEM fuel cells), target market (maritime decarbonization), and product positioning as a marine fuel cell specialist.
- Ballard Power Systems: Canadian PEM fuel cell leader with marine applications, including collaboration with major shipyards. Directly comparable as a PEM fuel cell module supplier targeting zero-emission vessels at multi-kW to MW scale, but at significantly larger scale and broader market footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Wärtsilä: Global marine engine and integrated power systems OEM with hydrogen-ready engine and fuel cell initiatives, and a HELENUS consortium partner alongside Genevos. A broad incumbent pursuing the same maritime decarbonization opportunity with deeper shipyard relationships and a much larger installed base.
- ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine power, propulsion, and automation systems with hydrogen fuel cell pilots and electric/hybrid vessel programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities in marine power generation and vessel integration, though not focused solely on fuel cells.
Emerging players
- Advent Technologies Holdings: Developer of high-temperature PEM and SOFC fuel cell systems with maritime and heavy-duty transport applications. Comparable as an emerging player in next-generation fuel cell technology (overlap with Genevos's XPM-100 SOFC roadmap) but at a different stage and broader application set.
- SFC Energy AG: German fuel cell manufacturer with marine and defense applications, including direct methanol and hydrogen fuel cell products. An emerging player in marine-adjacent fuel cells with overlapping customer types in the leisure, commercial, and government marine segments.
- Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology: Dutch PEM fuel cell system manufacturer with a dedicated marine program and a Top 100 Cleantech listing. Comparable as a European fuel cell specialist targeting maritime and stationary power, with overlapping technology stack and customer base.
Others
- Hexagon Purus: Norwegian hydrogen storage and mobility supplier with a growing marine hydrogen containment business, including Type 4 pressure vessels. Adjacent/ecosystem peer providing the hydrogen storage layer that pairs with Genevos's fuel cell power systems in maritime deployments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Genevos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Genevos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Genevos
What does Genevos do?
Genevos integrates marine-certified hydrogen and fuel cell power systems (Hydrogen Power Modules - HPMs) ranging from 15 kW to 250 kW, plus the XPM-100 SOFC unit, for zero-emission vessel propulsion and auxiliary power. Through its "Complete H2-Pack" solution the company delivers engineering studies (sizing, integration, safety/HAZOP), hydrogen supply and storage procurement, installation oversight, classification society certification support (Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas), and remote monitoring with after-sales service. Target customers are shipbuilders, vessel operators and classification societies across workboats, ferries, America's Cup support vessels, ocean-going ships, and fishing vessels.
Is Genevos a public or private company?
Genevos is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Genevos founded?
Genevos was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Genevos based?
Genevos is headquartered in Lagord, France, in the Europe region.
How does Genevos make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hydrogen Fuel Cell System Sales are the primary driver. The others are complete H2-Pack Services and engineering and Certification Support.
Who are Genevos's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cummins (Accelera by Cummins / Hydrogenics), Corvus Energy, PowerCell Sweden and Ballard Power Systems. Broad incumbents are Wärtsilä and ABB Marine & Ports. Emerging players are Advent Technologies Holdings, SFC Energy AG and Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology. Hexagon Purus is listed as an others.
Does Genevos have an API?
No public API is recorded for Genevos.
What industry is Genevos in?
Genevos's product category is Marine hydrogen fuel cell systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAJAB, Marine Power Generation & Energy Storage (Generators, Batteries, UPS), with a secondary code of IMAJAHAH, Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface). Its NAICS code is 33361 and its SIC code is 3510.