What Hive.Mobility does

Hive.Mobility is a publicly-funded innovation center for smart and green mobility, established on July 5, 2019 and headquartered in Groningen, Northern Netherlands. The organization operates as a coordinating network rather than a commercial entity, convening 50+ partner organizations across government, knowledge institutions, and private companies to collaboratively develop, test, and deploy mobility solutions. Its work is organized around five thematic pillars: Smart Networks, Sustainability of Mobility and Infrastructure, Autonomous Transport (across road, air, rail, water, and hyperloop modalities), Open and Connected Networks, and Smart City Logistics.

The organization manages five physical fieldlabs covering all autonomous transport modalities — Zernike Campus Groningen (road), Groningen Airport Eelde (air), the Buitenpost-De Vork rail route (rail), Eemshaven (water), and the European Hyperloop Center at Meerstad (hyperloop). Project portfolio includes hydrogen trains (Coradia iLint on the Groningen-Leeuwarden route), a 30-bus hydrogen fleet with refueling infrastructure, the Deelautopilot shared car pilot across 13 locations, EU-funded ULaaDS urban logistics pilots across seven European cities, the MOCOLODO COVID-19 mobility research project, drone delivery testing, and the 'Construction Site of the Future' program. Key named partners include RUG, Hanzehogeschool Groningen, Noorderpoort, BAM Infra, Qbuzz, Arriva, ProRail, Hardt Hyperloop, Alstom, RDW, and Century Autogroep.

Hive.Mobility's revenue model is grant-driven and non-commercial: it does not charge partners for participation and does not have disclosed pricing. Capital inflows come from provincial programs (Nationaal Programma Groningen ~€10M), European frameworks (Interreg VI A Deutschland-Nederland €4.8M for HyperBRIDGE, Horizon 2020 for ULaaDS, ~€90M EU Hydrogen Valley subsidy), and academic research grants (NWO-ZonMw for MOCOLODO). With 6 core employees, the organization functions as a lean coordination layer atop a much larger ecosystem of executing partners.

Name

Hive.Mobility

Legal name

Hive.Mobility

Website

https://hivemobility.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hive.Mobility is a publicly-funded innovation center in Groningen, Netherlands, coordinating smart and green mobility R&D across 50+ partners including provincial governments, universities (RUG, Hanzehogeschool), and transport operators (Qbuzz, Arriva, ProRail). It operates five fieldlabs for autonomous transport across road, air, rail, water, and hyperloop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Mobility Innovation Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance) (TLAFAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Micro-Mobility Sharing (E-bikes, Bikes, Scooters) (TLABALAG), Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Micromobility Aggregators / MaaS Platforms (Multi-Modal Booking & Passes) (TLAFAMAI)

Keywords

• Smart mobility innovation
• Autonomous transport testing
• Hydrogen mobility solutions
• Urban logistics research
• Mobility fieldlabs

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consortium and Public Funding: Hive.Mobility operates as a publicly-funded innovation center. Its projects are financed through a combination of national government programs (Nationaal Programma Groningen — ~€10 million for four projects; NWO-ZonMw for MOCOLODO), European programs (Interreg VI A Deutschland-Nederland — €4.8 million for HyperBRIDGE; Horizon 2020 for ULaaDS; EU Hydrogen Valley subsidy of ~€90 million for Northern Netherlands), and provincial/regional government contributions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hive.Mobility is an innovation center and coordinator for smart and green mobility in Northern Netherlands, bringing together government bodies, knowledge institutions, and businesses to collaboratively develop, test, and apply smart mobility solutions. It operates five fieldlabs for autonomous transport across road, air, rail, water, and hyperloop modalities, manages hydrogen mobility projects (trains, buses, refueling infrastructure), coordinates urban logistics and shared mobility pilots, and facilitates education and research programs across universities and vocational institutions.

Product overview

Hive.Mobility is an innovation center for smart and green mobility operating in Northern Netherlands. Rather than a unified software platform, it functions as a network organization connecting government bodies, knowledge institutions, and businesses. The portfolio encompasses multiple physical mobility solutions including autonomous transport field labs covering road/air/rail/water/hyperloop, hydrogen trains (Coradia iLint), hydrogen buses with refueling infrastructure, electric shared car pilots, drone delivery systems, and smart city logistics projects. Educational programs and the Hive Mobility Center physical facility support talent development and knowledge sharing. Key projects include ULaaDS (EU-funded urban logistics), MOCOLODO (COVID mobility research), charging infrastructure development, and hydrogen vehicle conversion initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autonomous Transport Field Labs (Road, Air, Rail, Water, Hyperloop) Five field labs for autonomous transport covering road, air, rail, water, and hyperloop modalities, positioned as Europe's first hub for autonomous transport testing. Open access to testing infrastructure for partner organizations and researchers.
• Hydrogen Trains Zero-emission hydrogen train project for regional train services in Northern Netherlands, with Coradia iLint trains tested on the Groningen-Leeuwarden route.
• Hydrogen Buses and Refueling Stations Fleet of 30 hydrogen buses (20 in Groningen, 10 in Drenthe/Emmen) with hydrogen refueling infrastructure supplied by Shell.
• Shared Car Pilot (Deelautopilot) Pilot project deploying electric shared cars at 13 locations across Groningen and Drenthe provinces, at hubs and along the N34 corridor.
• MOCOLODO (Mobility during and after Corona Lockdown) Research project studying the impact of COVID-19 on mobility behavior, investigating how public transport usage changed during and after lockdowns.
• ULaaDS (Urban Logistics as an on-Demand Service) EU Horizon 2020 project developing new shared zero-emission solutions for urban logistics, with pilots in Groningen, Bremen, and Mechelen, involving 24 European partners.
• Hive Mobility Center (Physical Innovation Facility) Physical innovation center on Zernike Campus Groningen where professionals share knowledge, students conduct research, and the public experiences smart and green mobility.
• Autonomous Flying (Drone Delivery) Program developing autonomous drones for medical delivery, with test facilities at Groningen Airport Eelde, Zernike Campus, and Eemshaven.
• Regional Charging Infrastructure Approach (Regionale Aanpak Laadinfra Noord) Collaboration through NAL-Noord to develop charging infrastructure aligned with electric vehicle rollout across Groningen, Drenthe, and Friesland.
• Education Programs (Challenges, Internships, Student Projects) Programs connecting educational institutions (Noorderpoort, Hanzehogeschool, RUG) with industry through challenges, hackathons, internships, and student research projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Autonomous shuttle at Ommelander Ziekenhuis Scheemda (2018-2020) transported patients, visitors and staff over a 1.5 km route — making Northern Netherlands a national leader in autonomous transport on the road.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAM Infra NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2022BAM Infra Nederland signed a partnership agreement with Hive.Mobility in February 2022, becoming a strategic partner in the innovation network. BAM contributes expertise in sustainable infrastructure and construction, including the 'Bouwplaats van de Toekomst' (Construction Site of the Future) project featuring electric and hydrogen-powered construction equipment.
• Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUG is a key research partner with approximately 40 researchers from 9 faculties contributing to the Smart Mobility innovation agenda. Involved in projects including SMiLES, MOCOLODO, ULaaDS, and the MOBILITY ACTION-labeled Deelautopilot. RUG also monitors and evaluates shared mobility pilots with the University of Groningen.
• Hanzehogeschool GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanzehogeschool Groningen is the oldest multi-sectoral university of applied sciences in the Netherlands and the largest in the North. It contributes research capacity, student talent, and facilities to Hive.Mobility projects including autonomous transport field labs, VR driver training, and hydrogen mobility.
• Noorderpoort CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoorderpoort is one of the largest ROC's (Regional Training Centers) in Northern Netherlands. It offers vocational programs including elective modules in Hydrogen Technology and Mobility and Sustainable Urban Logistics, and operates the Praktijkcentrum voor Fietstechniek (Practical Center for Bicycle Technology).
• QbuzzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQbuzz operates 30 hydrogen buses in Groningen and Drenthe, including 20 at the Peizerweg depot in Groningen. Partner in the autonomous bus depot field lab with robotTUNER and in hydrogen train pilots. Qbuzz represents the largest single deployment of hydrogen buses in Northern Netherlands.
• robotTUNERcoreTechnology or IntegrationrobotTUNER develops autopilot technology for autonomous vehicles in collaboration with provinces and transport operators. Key partner in the CAVIDOR project (MRDH) and the autonomous bus depot field lab with Qbuzz. Also involved in the COLUMBUSS national autonomous bus project.
• Provincie GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvince of Groningen is the primary public sector backer of Hive.Mobility, providing funding, strategic direction, and coordination for autonomous transport field labs, hydrogen mobility, and shared mobility initiatives. Has committed nearly €10M through NPG for four mobility projects.
• Groningen BereikbaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroningen Bereikbaar coordinates accessibility and mobility management in Groningen, working on smart mobility solutions including the Smart Mobility Campus 2030 initiative, cargobike trials, and the Mobility Portal with TripService. Key link between Hive.Mobility and urban mobility projects.
• Campus GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Groningen brings together knowledge institutions and companies on Zernike Campus. Partner in the Smart Mobility Campus 2030 vision and the Actieagenda Smart Mobility Campus 2022-2030, along with Hive.Mobility and Groningen Bereikbaar.
• EnTranCe Centre of Expertise EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnTranCe is a Centre of Expertise in Energy at Hanzehogeschool Groningen. Co-organizer of the annual New Energy Forum with Hive.Mobility and New Energy Coalition. Houses the European Hyperloop Centre test site and serves as a hub for energy transition research.
• New Energy CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Energy Coalition is a key partner in hydrogen mobility and energy transition initiatives. Co-organizer of the annual New Energy Forum. Active in Hydrogen Valley development, hydrogen trains, and sustainable mobility research including the New Energy Regatta.
• Hardt HyperloopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHardt Hyperloop is developing the European Hyperloop Center in Groningen (Meerstad). The company won the 2017 SpaceX Hyperloop competition. It conducts Meet & Greets with Hive.Mobility and regional partners and is central to the hyperloop fieldlab vision.
• DroneHub Noord-NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDroneHub Noord-Nederland operates the Autonomous Flying field lab at Groningen Airport Eelde, Zernike Campus, and Eemshaven. Conducts delivery drone testing including medical delivery applications, hydrogen-powered drones, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights.
• Groningen Airport EeldecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroningen Airport Eelde is the base for the autonomous flying fieldlab. Investigates hydrogen for emission-free aviation and serves as a testing ground for electric flight. Partner in PowerUp initiative and urban air mobility research.
• Groningen SeaportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroningen Seaports manages the Eemshaven port area, which serves as the autonomous transport on water fieldlab. Active in hydrogen applications for shipping and developing hydrogen refueling infrastructure for maritime transport.
• ArrivacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArriva operates regional rail and bus services in Northern Netherlands. Partner in autonomous shuttle testing at Ommelander Ziekenhuis Scheemda (2018-2020) and hydrogen train pilot (2020). Contributed to the COLUMBUSS autonomous bus project discussions.
• ProRailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProRail manages Dutch railway infrastructure and is partner in autonomous train testing (ATO) between Groningen and Zuidhorn, as well as the hydrogen train pilot. Coordinates remote operations testing over 5G connections.
• RDWcoreTechnology or IntegrationRDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) is the regulatory body for vehicle certification. Partner in the RDW Self Driving Challenge, autonomous shuttle testing (issuing exemptions), and autonomous bus depot experiments. Responsible for exemptions needed for autonomous transport testing.
• Holthausen Clean TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolthausen Clean Technology develops hydrogen-powered vehicles, having converted diesel vehicles to hydrogen. Partner with Hyzon Motors (USA) to establish the first European hydrogen truck factory in Groningen. Operates Holthausen Energy Points hydrogen refueling station.
• OV-bureau Groningen DrenthecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOV-bureau Groningen Drenthe coordinates public transport in the region. Partner in ULaaDS project (adding logistics to transit hubs), MaaS pilots, and shared mobility initiatives. Contributes to the Deelautopilot and hydrogen bus operations.
• AlstomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlstom is the manufacturer of the Coradia iLint hydrogen train used in the Northern Netherlands hydrogen train pilot. Partner in the hydrogen train procurement and testing program with Provincie Groningen.
• Century AutogroepcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCentury Autogroep is the operational partner for the shared car pilot in Groningen and Drenthe (13 locations). Hosts the Holthausen Energy Points hydrogen refueling station at its Groningen facility.
• Gemeente GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Groningen is a key local government partner in smart city logistics, zero-emission city zones, shared mobility, and autonomous transport. Partner in ULaaDS (pilot city), Deel'M, and the Green Deal Zero Emission Stadslogistiek.
• Regio Groningen-AssencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional governing body contributing to shared car pilots, iVRI (intelligent traffic lights) deployment, and Smart Mobility Campus initiatives. Coordinates mobility planning across the Groningen-Assen metropolitan region.
• Stichting PioneeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Pioneering coordinates the breakthrough initiative for emission-free asphalt road construction in Northeast Netherlands, bringing together governments, businesses, and educational institutions.
• Stichting PEN EMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEN EM foundation conducts research on electric aviation and urban air mobility (air taxis/eVTOLs) from Groningen Airport Eelde, in partnership with M3 Consultancy and Hive.Mobility.
• European Hyperloop CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Hyperloop Center, backed by €15M from the European Commission, is being developed at Meerstad near Groningen as a hyperloop test facility with a 2.6km test track. The center aims for the first pilot route (Amsterdam-Rotterdam, freight) around 2026.
• SMASH! (Nederlands Forum Smart Shipping)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHive.Mobility joined SMASH! (Nederlands Forum Smart Shipping) which brings together Dutch maritime stakeholders to implement smart shipping and automated navigation on sea and inland waterways, strengthening the autonomous transport on water fieldlab.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• POLIS Network: European cities and regions network for transport innovation and deployment, coordinating policy, research, and pilots across European cities. Comparable multi-stakeholder mobility coordination function to Hive.Mobility.
• TNO: Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research conducting applied research across mobility, energy, and built environment. Comparable as a Dutch applied research organization supporting smart mobility innovation, though with much broader mandate and national scope.
• EIT Urban Mobility: European initiative backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, coordinating urban mobility innovation across 50+ partners and multiple EU cities. Comparable consortium-based mobility innovation model to Hive.Mobility, but operates pan-European rather than regionally.
• ERTICO - ITS Europe: European public-private partnership for Intelligent Transport Systems coordinating mobility innovation across government, industry, and research. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder mobility coordination body, though focused on ITS deployment rather than field labs.

Regional players

• Drive Sweden: Swedish national innovation program for automated and connected mobility, coordinating industry, academia, and public sector. Comparable cross-stakeholder mobility innovation model to Hive.Mobility, though operating in Sweden rather than the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• AMS Institute: Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions is a Dutch research and innovation center focused on metropolitan mobility and energy challenges. Comparable to Hive.Mobility as a Dutch metropolitan mobility innovation hub, though broader in scope and Amsterdam-based.
• Catapult Transport UK: UK government-funded transport technology and innovation center connecting academia, government, and industry. Highly comparable innovation hub model with similar convening role to Hive.Mobility, though operating at UK national scale.
• New Energy Coalition: Dutch Northern Netherlands-based organization coordinating energy transition including hydrogen mobility, with which Hive.Mobility co-organizes the New Energy Forum. Comparable as a regional Dutch convening body for energy/mobility innovation, though with broader energy scope.
• Brainport Smart Mobility: Dutch public-private smart mobility hub in the Eindhoven region coordinating smart mobility projects across industry, government, and academia. Directly comparable regional innovation model to Hive.Mobility, focused on smart and sustainable mobility in a defined Dutch region.

Emerging players

• MaaS Global (Whim): Finnish MaaS platform operator aggregating public and private mobility services into a single subscription. Comparable MaaS ambitions to Hive.Mobility's multimodal coordination, though as a commercial platform rather than a coordinator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hive-mobility

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hive.Mobility