Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland

What Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland does

Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland (legal name: Wasserstoff Hub Rhein-Kreis Neuss/Rheinland e.V.) is a registered association (eingetragener Verein) under German law, founded on 20 November 2020 at Gut Gnadental in Neuss, Germany. Its functional role is to act as a regional coordination platform for hydrogen technologies and infrastructure, connecting companies (including Siemens Energy, MAN Energy Solutions, Thyssengas, Deutz, Rheinmetall, westenergie, 2G Energy, Vaillant, and neoxid group), municipalities (Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Stadt Neuss, Düsseldorf), research institutions (Hochschule Niederrhein), and trade associations across the Rhein-Kreis Neuss and broader Rheinland region. Activities include coordinating hydrogen studies and the regional Hydrogen Roadmap, initiating pilot projects and Reallabore, organizing Wissensforen, the annual Tag des Wasserstoffs, Themenabende, and Mitgliederreisen, and representing the region nationally and internationally at events such as Hannover Messe and the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.

The association does not develop proprietary technology products; rather, it serves as a network and project-coordination layer. Its technology footprint is operational (CleverReach for newsletters, Squarespace website infrastructure) rather than product-oriented, and it offers no software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities. Technical impact is delivered indirectly by brokering pilot projects, knowledge forums, and policy positions rather than shipping a technical platform.

The business model is a non-profit association model with two revenue streams: recurring membership fees from companies, municipalities, research institutions, associations, and individuals (tiered by organization type, annual billing, fee schedule not publicly disclosed), and public funding from Rhein-Kreis Neuss (520,000 EUR grant in 2022; approximately 750,000 EUR committed over five years from 2025). Distribution is community-led through member referrals, events, website, and earned regional media. The organization is led by Chairman Dr. Dieter Ostermann (also CEO of neoxid group), Deputy Chairman Dirk Brügge (Kreisdirektor of Rhein-Kreis Neuss), Managing Director Katharina Leuffen, and a board including Vorstands from Hochschule Niederrhein and Zülow AG, with the Landrätin of Rhein-Kreis Neuss serving as Schirmherrin (patron).

Name

Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland

Legal name

Wasserstoff Hub Rhein-Kreis Neuss / Rheinland e.V.

Website

https://wasserstoff-hub-rheinland.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland e.V. is a registered non-profit association in Neuss, Germany, founded in 2020, that coordinates hydrogen technology and infrastructure projects for 150+ member companies, municipalities, and research institutions in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss and Rheinland region through networking, studies, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrogen Network and Clean Energy Association Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Gas & Other Services Combined (4932)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydrogen Production Supply & Offtake (Green/Blue H2) for Utility Blending (EUAJAJAF), Hydrogen Distribution Pipelines (Local/Regional Networks) (TLAGAGAB), Hydrogen Storage Terminals, Depots & Bulk Logistics (Siting, Loading/Unloading) (EUAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hydrogen network association
• Clean energy networking
• Regional hydrogen infrastructure
• Public-private partnerships
• Stakeholder coordination services

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuss

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association generates revenue through membership fees from companies, municipalities, research institutions, associations, and individuals. Membership application and fee structure documents are available on the website.
2. Public Funding and Grants: The association receives public funding from the Rhein-Kreis Neuss (approximately 750,000 EUR over five years as of 2025, following an earlier 520,000 EUR grant in 2022). This funding supports the network's activities in promoting hydrogen infrastructure and technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland is a registered association (e.V.) that operates as a coordination and networking platform connecting companies, municipalities, research institutions, associations, and individuals around hydrogen technologies in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss and wider Rheinland region. It bundles regional hydrogen activities, initiates pilot projects and real-world laboratories, develops a regional hydrogen roadmap, coordinates funding programs such as the ZIM-Network 'Wasserstoff – Mobilität & Lebensmittelwirtschaft', and represents the Rhein-Kreis Neuss as a hydrogen region nationally and internationally.

Product overview

Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland is a network association (Verein) focused on hydrogen technologies, not a software product company. The organization provides networking services connecting companies, municipalities, research institutions, associations, and private individuals around hydrogen technologies. Key offerings include: coordination of hydrogen studies and roadmaps for the Rhein-Kreis Neuss region, consultation on hydrogen infrastructure and electrolyzer development, policy advocacy, member trips to hydrogen projects, knowledge forums (Wissensforen), annual Hydrogen Days (Tag des Wasserstoffs), networking meetings, and event organization. The association maintains a network of over 150 members and serves as the central point of contact for citizens, companies, science, politics, and administration regarding hydrogen technologies and infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership in Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland

Quantifiable outcome

• Hydrogen Roadmap developed for Rhein-Kreis Neuss identifying key projects and strategies for hydrogen infrastructure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HydrogenHub AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for joint activities including member trips, such as the trip to Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The two hydrogen networks cooperate on knowledge sharing and regional hydrogen initiatives.
• H2Valley RheinRuhr (H2V RR) AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Association is part of a consortium of six leading hydrogen networks from the Rhein-Ruhr region, with over 50 actors and 33 project partners from industry, research, municipalities, and civil society. The alliance submitted a funding application for 20 million EUR under EU HORIZON / Clean Hydrogen Partnership to develop the Rhein-Ruhr region as a showcase region for European hydrogen economy.
• NRW.Global BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in organizing the NRW joint stand at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, supporting international networking and visibility for the Association and its members.
• Messe Düsseldorf GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of NRW joint stand presence at Hannover Messe and World Hydrogen Summit, facilitating exhibition space and support for regional hydrogen initiatives.
• AHK Niederlande / Deutsch-Niederländische HandelskammercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch-German Chamber of Commerce supported the organization of the NRW joint stand at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.
• NMWP.NRWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of themed evenings and events on hydrogen technologies, structural change, and value chains in NRW. Cooperation includes DE-NL matchmaking events with Dutch hydrogen ecosystem.
• BIS Wirtschaftsförderung BremerhavenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development agency that supported the member trip to Bremerhaven, providing access to hydrogen projects and networking opportunities.
• H2BX - Wasserstoff für die Region Bremerhaven e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydrogen network in Bremerhaven visited during member trip; facilitated access to hydrogen projects and industry contacts in the region.
• Port of Antwerp-BrugescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor European port providing strategic insights into hydrogen import infrastructure, processing, and transport. Visit organized as part of member trip to showcase hydrogen infrastructure development.
• vgbe energycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinator of the H2Valley RheinRuhr alliance, facilitating the joint funding application and consortium management for the hydrogen initiative.
• HydrogenHub AachencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hydrogen network partner for joint member activities, particularly for international visits to hydrogen hubs and ports.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HydrogenHub Aachen: Regional hydrogen network association in the Aachen area operating a near-identical coordination model — convening companies, municipalities, and research institutions around hydrogen infrastructure. Listed as a core strategic partner of Wasserstoff Hub RKN/Rheinland with joint member trips and mutual knowledge-sharing activities.
• H2BX – Wasserstoff für die Region Bremerhaven e.V. Registered association (e.V.) serving as the regional hydrogen network for the Bremerhaven region, directly comparable in legal form, mission, and member composition. Visited by the Wasserstoff Hub on a member trip and explicitly cited as a peer network for hydrogen project cooperation.
• H2Valley RheinRuhr Alliance: Consortium of six leading hydrogen networks from the Rhein-Ruhr region (of which Wasserstoff Hub is a member) that jointly submitted a 20 million EUR EU HORIZON application. Operates the same network/coordination model at greater scale, making it the closest structural comparable and a potential consolidator.
• NMWP.NRW: Cluster organization for North Rhine-Westphalia covering high-tech materials and adjacent innovation areas including hydrogen. Active cooperation with the Wasserstoff Hub on themed evenings and DE-NL matchmaking events; serves as an NRW-wide ecosystem convener with broader thematic scope.
• vgbe energy: Energy industry association that acts as coordinator of the H2Valley RheinRuhr consortium and core partner of the Wasserstoff Hub. Comparable as a sector-specific industry network coordinating hydrogen infrastructure initiatives, with stronger institutional footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Wasserstoff-Verband (DWV): National German hydrogen industry association representing the broader hydrogen economy across all value chains and regions. Overlaps with the Wasserstoff Hub's mission at the federal advocacy level but operates across all of Germany rather than a single region.
• Hydrogen Europe: European hydrogen industry association representing over 300 companies and research organisations at the EU level. Comparable in mission (industry coordination, policy advocacy, project facilitation) but with a pan-European remit versus the hub's regional focus.
• Hydrogen Council: Global CEO-led hydrogen initiative bringing together major energy, industrial, and automotive companies. Touches on similar member companies (Siemens Energy, MAN, etc.) but operates at executive/global advocacy level rather than regional coordination.
• Clean Hydrogen Partnership (EU): EU public-private partnership funding hydrogen research and demonstration projects under Horizon Europe. Directly relevant as the funding programme behind the 20M EUR H2Valley RheinRuhr application and as the upstream source of programme funding the hub seeks to access.

Others

• NRW.Global Business: NRW state-owned trade and investment promotion agency that supports international hydrogen networking activities. Listed as a GTM partner of the Wasserstoff Hub, co-organizing the NRW joint stand at the World Hydrogen Summit — adjacent enabling actor rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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