The first batch of H2UB TARGET, our intensive three-day program for innovative hydrogen start-ups and corporate innovators, has concluded, leaving behind an inspiring trail of pitches, feedback and impactful learnings. Designed to accelerate start-ups in product development, market entry and funding strategies, the program proved to be a powerhouse of insights. Here’s a look back at the highlights:
A three-day journey of growth and collaboration
We welcomed five outstanding start-ups into our first batch: Adele Hydrogen, Current Energy GmbH, HTM – Hydro Technology Motors, Hydrogenea and NEX. These H2 pioneers joined us for a deep dive into the essentials of building successful ventures in the hydrogen market.
The program had three focus areas, each aimed at improving the start-ups’ strategies and execution:
- Day 1: Product
Start-ups presented their business cases and received detailed feedback from industry experts. The day’s workshops focused on refining product strategies, identifying riskiest assumptions and perfecting product presentations. - Day 2: Market
The focus shifted to understanding and capturing market opportunities. Sessions covered value creation, defining the Ideal Customer Profile and analyzing the competitive landscape. Experts shared actionable insights to help our start-ups sharpen their market positioning. - Day 3: Funding
On the final day, the spotlight was on securing funding. Start-ups explored strategies for communicating milestones, demonstrating traction and navigating the investment landscape. Expert guidance provided them with a roadmap for attracting and approaching the right investors.
The driving force: Our industry experts
The success of H2UB TARGET depends on the invaluable contributions of our leading mentors and experts. From product innovation to funding strategies, their guidance and feedback has enhanced the capabilities of our start-ups.
A huge thank you to:
💡Product Experts
Maik Dreyer, RWE
Dr. Jens Eichler, 3M
Florian Heckert
Dr. Alexander Tunnat, evety
🚀 Product Experts
Peter Beckhaus, Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik (ZBT)
Michael French
Dr. Simon Lange, Cummins Inc.
Markus Oles, thyssenkrupp
Wiebke Permin, Topsoe
Christian Sacchet, P3 energy solutions
💸 Funding Experts
Stefan Bongartz
Michael French
Dr Charlotte Kirk
Benedikt Knobloch, Souschef Ventures
Wolfgang Nestel, Evonik Venture Capital
What’s next?
As we wrap up batch 1, we are already looking ahead to the next round of H2UB TARGET. Are you a start-up or a corporate innovator ready to disrupt the hydrogen economy?
Applications for batch 2 are now open – find out more and apply here.