Powering Europe’s energy transition from South Holland
South Holland is where sustainable energy technology moves from innovation to industrial deployment. One of Europe’s most connected industrial regions, with direct access to global markets, strategic infrastructure, industrial partners and real-world test environments.
From offshore wind and hydrogen to electrification and carbon capture, this is where energy companies scale solutions into practice.
InnovationQuarter helps international companies connect to the ecosystem they need to grow in Europe. From industry partners and fieldlabs to investors, talent and market access.
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Why South Holland?
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Strategic access
Europe’s largest port, two international airports and direct access to European markets.
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Industrial energy ecosystem
Strong clusters in offshore energy, hydrogen, electrification, maritime and industrial decarbonisation.
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Real-world testing environments
Fieldlabs and industrial pilots where technologies are tested, validated and scaled in practice.
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Talent and research
Leading universities, applied research institutes and a strong engineering talent pool.
Focus areas in the energy value chain
- Offshore wind and maritime energy
- Hydrogen and energy infrastructure
- Industrial electrification
- Energy storage and conversion
- Carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS)
- Sustainable mobility and logistics
- Digital optimisation and AI for energy systems
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Test and innovation facilities
Field labs and hotspots to test and validate your technology in real operational environments
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Fieldlab Industrial Electrification / Rotterdam Industrial Port Area , link opens in a new tab -
The Green Village / Field Lab Sustainable Innovation , link opens in a new tab -
Campus @ Sea / Maritime Testing Ground , link opens in a new tab -
Rotterdam Makers District / Smart-Port Lab , link opens in a new tab -
BlueCity / Circular Economy Hub , link opens in a new tab -
Rotterdam The Hague Airport / DutcH₂ Aviation Hub , link opens in a new tab
Unlock South Holland’s energy ecosystem
Download the Regional Energy Brochure for in-depth insights into the ecosystem and partner networks. Ready to land, collaborate or scale from an EU base? Contact our Foreign Investment Manager and we’ll connect you to the right people, programmes and facilities across South Holland.
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