<p>Over the next four years, 100 energy-intensive small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will have the opportunity to explore whether hydrogen is a suitable solution for their energy challenges. That is the goal of the new Interreg project Hydrogen to Business (H2B). The project helps entrepreneurs in the Netherlands and Germany gain insight into the possibilities of hydrogen, after which they can decide whether hydrogen is actually a good fit for their business operations. This enables entrepreneurs to make informed choices for a future-proof energy supply.</p><h2>Insight First, Then the Right Choice</h2><p>Grid congestion, high energy costs, and stricter climate regulations are forcing more and more entrepreneurs to make difficult choices. Electrification does not always offer a solution. H2B therefore helps companies gain insight into the opportunities presented by hydrogen. Experts and universities work with business owners to analyze which sustainability path best aligns with their operations. In doing so, they examine various forms of hydrogen, hydrogen carriers, and existing technologies. The result is concrete advice that enables business owners to make well-informed decisions about their next steps.</p><blockquote><p>Many entrepreneurs feel the urgency to become more sustainable but are primarily seeking clarity on the best solution for their business. H2B provides that clarity. By first carefully exploring the possibilities, entrepreneurs can invest with confidence in a solution that is technically and economically suited to their situation.</p></blockquote><p>– Liane van der Veen, Director of Business Development at Oost NL</p><h2>From Analysis to Implementation</h2><p>If hydrogen proves to be a promising solution, H2B helps entrepreneurs actually take that step. Companies test a technology or prototype in a real-world setting with support of up to €20,000. Promising solutions then progress to a pilot project with a grant of up to €150,000. In this way, H2B bridges the gap between analysis and implementation, enabling innovations to find their way into practice more quickly.</p><h2>Working Together on Sustainable Energy Solutions</h2><p>H2B brings together companies, research institutions, and innovation partners from the Netherlands and Germany. In the coming years, the project will support 100 feasibility studies, 30 field validations, and 6 pilot projects. In doing so, H2B accelerates the adoption of hydrogen innovations and helps entrepreneurs take steps toward a sustainable energy supply with less risk.</p><p>As H2B’s lead partner, Oost NL works closely with TFM Münster, Energy Hub Emsland, NOM, Münster University of Applied Sciences, Hanze University, Saxion University, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, and the Center for Fuel Cell Technology (ZBT).</p><h2>Discover what H2B can do for your company</h2><p>Does your company have high energy demands, and would you like to explore whether hydrogen fits into your sustainability strategy? H2B offers access to expertise, practical facilities, and financial support to help you make a well-informed decision.<br><br>Want to learn more or participate? Contact Kirsten Nijland at kirsten.nijland@oostnl.nl.</p><p><i>This project is financially supported by the European Union and the Interreg partners as part of the Germany-Netherlands Interreg program.</i><br> </p>

New Interreg Project H2B Provides Entrepreneurs with Clarity on Hydrogen as an Energy Solution