COME TO ESSEN

SCALE YOUR BUSINESS IN EUROPE’S ENERGY CAPITAL

  • 15322 employees within the field of Green Economy
  • 250 companies and institutions in the energy sector in Essen
  • 2 of the 4 largest German energy companies

MARKET ENTRY PROGRAM

Are you already successful in the greentech market and planning to expand abroad? Turn your vision into reality!

We offer a growth program for selected international greentech scale-ups – addressing the key challenges of entering a new market, free of charge.
The focus is on checking the market readiness of your technology solutions and on developing business models for the German market.

 

1ST STEP: STRATEGY CHECK


READY FOR EXPLORING YOUR OPPORTUNITIES IN ESSEN? APPLY HERE.
  • Evaluating your product’s readiness for the regional market
  • Connecting you with key players to explore market opportunities
  • Providing consultation on regulations and certification
  • Advising you on location and legal form for your business in Essen
  • Guiding you on accessing subsidies and grants
  • Delivering individual support tailored to your needs

2ND STEP: WELCOME PACKAGE


READY FOR ENTERING ESSEN AS YOUR BUSINESS LOCATION? ↴ CONTACT US.
  • Active involvement and proposals in incubation, accelerator projects and local hubs.
  • Joint attendance of central events incl. exclusive investment events with investors from the region.
  • Welcome Package including grant up to 10,000 € (for co-working, rent of office space, legal consulting etc.)

Apply now!

Quick and easy application: Fill out the questionnaire and receive feedback from us by email within two weeks. Our goal is to guide you individually and effectively through your market entry in our region. To do so, we design a tailored program with specific support offers based on your answers.

WHY essen?

Because innovation is our DNA! Essen stands out as a top business location with a strong commitment to climate neutrality, outstanding innovation support and excellent infrastructure. Global players such as RWE, E.ON, Evonik, and thyssenkrupp are headquartered here. As global industries accelerate their push toward climate neutrality, Essen stands at the forefront of Europe’s energy transition. Become part of this unique network – and continue writing your success story!

Learn more

about Europe’s Energy Capital Essen.

Your Contact Persons

Daniel
Adler

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Daniel Adler

Head of Innovation

Go
Theisen

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Go Theisen

International Business

Anne
Kreutz

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Anne Kreutz

Greentech

Dr. Samiro
Bojarra

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Dr. Samiro Bojarra

Greentech

Dr. Jana
Drechsler

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Dr. Jana Drechsler

Head of Health & International
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