H2-netzwerk-ruhr e.V.

Name

H2-netzwerk-ruhr e.V.

Legal name

h2-netzwerk-ruhr e.V.

Website

https://h2-netzwerk-ruhr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Hydrogen Network

SIC

Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen (Industrial & Mobility) (IMAEACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC)

Keywords

• Hydrogen technology network
• Fuel cell association
• Clean energy networking
• Membership-based association
• Regional industry collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Herten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from 91 member organizations including companies, municipalities, research institutions, associations, and private individuals
2. Project Funding and Grants: Funding from government programs, EU projects, and regional development initiatives supporting hydrogen infrastructure development
3. Event Sponsorships and Partnerships: Sponsorship revenue from events, trade show participation, and collaborative projects with industry partners

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

H2-netzwerk-ruhr e.V. operates a membership-based hydrogen and fuel cell technology network serving 91 member organizations across the Ruhr region. The association connects companies, municipalities, research institutions, and public entities through member events, educational programs (HyNoon for students, Route des Wasserstoffs for citizens), webinars, hackathons, and industry trade show participation to advance hydrogen technology development.

Product overview

H2-netzwerk-ruhr e.V. is a hydrogen and fuel cell technology network association based in Herten, Germany. Rather than offering a unified software product, the organization provides a portfolio of networking, educational, and event-based services. The core offerings include the HyNoon educational program for students, the Route des Wasserstoffs (Hydrogen Route) for public education, regular member events and webinars, and participation in larger hydrogen events like the Woche des Wasserstoffs. These services are interconnected through the network's role as a convener of companies, municipalities, research institutions, and public entities working on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in the Ruhr region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H2-netzwerk-ruhr Membership Annual membership in the hydrogen and fuel cell technology network for companies, municipalities, research institutions, associations, and private individuals, providing access to a network of 91+ member organizations, member events, webinars, project collaboration opportunities, and representation in regional and national hydrogen initiatives.
• HyNoon Educational Program (Schülerangebot) An educational program for students in grades 9-11 developed by h2-netzwerk-ruhr in collaboration with zdi-Zentrum MINT.REgio, teaching hydrogen and fuel cell technology through introductory lectures and practical experiments at the H2Herten facility.
• Route des Wasserstoffs (Hydrogen Route) A public-facing route connecting sites of hydrogen and fuel cell technology across the Metropole Ruhr region, showcasing renewable energy storage, emission-free mobility, decentralized power supply, and ongoing research, demonstration, and educational installations.
• Member Events (Mitgliederveranstaltungen) Regular member evenings and events hosted at member facilities, where members present their hydrogen and fuel cell activities, share expertise, and network. Includes an annual New Year's reception with new member introductions.
• H2Raum Hackathon-Bootcamp A collaborative hackathon-bootcamp event organized with Westfälische Hochschule and Fraunhofer IEG for developing innovative hydrogen solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in integrating hydrogen technologies into their production processes.
• Webinar Program Online seminars on hydrogen topics including regulatory updates, technical presentations, and project showcases, providing members and the broader hydrogen community with regular virtual knowledge exchange.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Women in Green Hydrogen (WiGH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership signed to promote gender diversity in the hydrogen sector and advance women's participation in green hydrogen development. This collaboration reflects a shared vision for hydrogen as a key technology for sustainable energy transition.
• Asahi Kasei EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2018Japanese technology company conducting alkaline water electrolysis demonstration project at h2herten. Asahi Kasei is developing systems for large-scale green hydrogen production and has been supported by NRW.INVEST and Energy Agency NRW.
• Anwenderzentrum h2herten (H2Herten Application Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partnership with the hydrogen application center located at Doncaster-Platz 5 in Herten, serving as the primary venue for network events, demonstrations, and member activities. The center houses hydrogen production equipment, refueling station, and serves as an educational facility.
• Hydrogen Metropole Ruhr (HyMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative organized by RVR (Regionalverband Ruhr) that unites all hydrogen networks in the Ruhr region under a common umbrella, facilitating joint trade show participation and coordinated regional hydrogen development.
• H2 MOBILITY Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for hydrogen refueling station development and operation. H2 MOBILITY has built hydrogen refueling stations in the region including the station at H2Herten, supporting hydrogen mobility infrastructure.
• Westfälische Hochschule (Westphalian University of Applied Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner specializing in hydrogen measurement equipment, flow meters, and energy systems. The university conducts research on hydrogen metering calibration and operates the Energy Institute.
• ZBT Zentrum für Brennstoffzellen-TechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute affiliated with University of Duisburg-Essen, focusing on fuel cell and electrolyzer technology development. ZBT serves as an important research partner for network members.
• WiN Emscher-Lippe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development company involved in hydrogen coordination for the Emscher-Lippe region, supporting hydrogen roadmap development and project coordination.
• Carbon2Chem ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research initiative using renewable energy to convert CO2 from steel production into chemical feedstocks. Led by Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Max Planck Institute, and thyssenkrupp AG, with ZBT as network member participant.
• zdi-Zentrum MINT.REgiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative partner for school programs, developing educational offerings on hydrogen technology for students in grades 9-11 through the HyNoon program.
• Fraunhofer-Institut UMSICHTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute serving on the network's advisory board (Beirat), contributing expertise in sustainable technologies and energy research.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Wasserstoff-Gesellschaft Hamburg e.V. Regional hydrogen network association based in Hamburg with similar mission of connecting industry, research, and government to advance hydrogen deployment. Highly comparable business model (membership association) but operates in Northern Germany rather than the Ruhr.

Broad incumbents

• Hydrogen Europe: European hydrogen industry association representing more than 300 companies, research organizations, and national associations. Comparable as a hydrogen sector trade association, but operates at EU-wide scale with policy advocacy as a core function.
• Hydrogen Council: Global CEO-led hydrogen industry initiative with 140+ member companies including many of Europe's largest energy and industrial firms. Comparable as a hydrogen ecosystem convener, but global in scope and focused on CEO-level advocacy.
• NOW GmbH (National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cells): Germany's federal coordinating body for hydrogen and fuel cell programs. Directly comparable as a public-funded hydrogen network/convener, but operates at national scale with substantially larger resources than the Ruhr-focused association.

Direct peers

• Netzwerk Brennstoffzelle und Wasserstofftechnologie NRW: Statewide NRW hydrogen and fuel cell network formerly led by current h2-netzwerk-ruhr chairman Dr. Kattenstein. Closest comparable peer as a regional hydrogen industry association operating in overlapping geography with similar member composition and mission.
• Energy Agency NRW: North Rhine-Westphalia state energy agency supporting hydrogen deployment in NRW. Directly comparable as a publicly-supported convener coordinating hydrogen projects across the same state geography, with overlapping municipal and corporate stakeholders.
• Clean Hydrogen Partnership (formerly FCH JU): EU public-private partnership supporting hydrogen R&D and demonstration across Europe. Comparable as a hydrogen sector coordinating and funding body, but operates at EU institutional level rather than regional association level.
• HyMR - Hydrogen Metropole Ruhr: Initiative by Regionalverband Ruhr that unites hydrogen networks across the Ruhr region. Directly comparable as a regional hydrogen coordination body, with overlap in members and trade show participation as an existing partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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