HYDROGREENN (Hydrogen Green Regional Energy Economy Network Northern Netherlands), founded in 2017, is the driving force behind the green hydrogen transition in Northern Netherlands.
This dynamic network connects over 300 organisations and 440 professionals, including SME's, industry leaders, government bodies, and knowledge institutions. Together, they accelerate the energy transition, stimulate innovation, and strengthen the region's position as Europe's leading hydrogen hub.
HYDROGREENN organises networking events, facilitates knowledge sharing, and supports businesses with access to funding, expertise, and infrastructure. It plays an important role in bringing together stakeholders within and beyond HYDROGREENN and conducts pre-competitive research. A great example is the Hydrogen District Hoogeveen, where innovative applications are tested in practice.
Initiated by Willem Hazenberg, Professor of Practice at DCTerra, and managed by ENTRANCE (Centre of Expertise Energy) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, HYDROGREENN is powered by three core partners: Hanze University, Greenwise Campus, and Bilfinger. Supported by public-private funding, including EU programmes, HYDROGREENN's success formula – collaboration and innovation – offers a scalable model for Europe's hydrogen economy. In 2025, HYDROGREENN was recognised by Interreg Europe as a Good Practice example for regional hydrogen collaboration.