The most important questions about GroenvermogenNL answered.
GroenvermogenNL aims to expedite the establishment of an ecosystem for green hydrogen and green chemistry in the Netherlands. The program focuses on the production and utilization of green hydrogen and related technologies in various industrial chains, including chemistry, kerosene, steel, and fertilizers. In addition to addressing climate concerns and enhancing economic potential, GroenvermogenNL also strengthens opportunities for the Dutch manufacturing industry in the field of green hydrogen and green chemistry.
The GroenvermogenNL program covers the entire chain from production and infrastructure to various applications. Moreover, the program is highly interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral, involving researchers with diverse backgrounds as well as experts from companies and educational institutions with their own perspectives. Companies from the energy, chemistry, and high-tech sectors collaborate closely within GroenvermogenNL.
The GroenvermogenNL program is scheduled until 2028 and receives a (partially conditional) contribution of €838 million from the National Growth Fund.
GroenvermogenNL is a collaborative initiative from ChemistryNL, Holland HighTech (Topsector High Tech Systems and Materials), and Topsector Energy. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate is responsible for the program.
GroenvermogenNL closely collaborates with partners from industry, research institutions, and the government, including Nobian/HyCC, Shell, Air Liquide, DOW, VDL, OCI Nitrogen, BP, Yara, Ørsted, Siemens, Avantium, Hygear, Hyet, TataSteel, Vattenfall, Zeeland Refinery, MTSA, Bosch, SkyNRG, FME, BASF, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Amsterdam, Smart Delta Resources (SDR), Chemelot, Brainport, knowledge partners (TNO/VoltaChem, AMCEL (UvA), EIRES (TU/e), e-Refinery (TUD), ARC CBBC (UU, TU/e, RUG), CEI (UT), Urgenda, Natuur & Milieu, VEMW, VNCI, FME, Gasunie, ECCM, Electrolysis Makers Platform.
The daily management of GroenvermogenNL is overseen by the program board. The program board is responsible for the implementation of the GroenvermogenNL program.
The program office of GroenvermogenNL is composed of specialists in management, communication, internationalization, and human capital. Our program managers focus, among other things, on the R&D work packages. The team of the HCA program has a network of regional liaisons.
The application for GroenvermogenNL involves a total of €838 million from the National Growth Fund. -> € 541 miljoen has been awarded and € 297 miljoen has been conditionally awarded.
The amount awarded consists of:
Rates, co-financing requirements, agreements on intellectual property, etc., are detailed in the sandpit procedure by NWO and RVO. Any questions or suggestions regarding this can be sent to secretariaat@groenvermogennl.org. For inquiries about the work packages, please contact program manager Maryam Alimoradi Jazi at m.alimoradijazi@groenvermogennl.org.
For each work package of the R&D program, relevant partners are selected to develop a work package and reach an agreement on responsibilities and timelines through workshops. Subsequently, the consortium formed during this workshop has 2-3 months to further develop a proposal. An evaluation committee assesses the quality of the proposal, and NWO grants approval. There is no competition with other proposals. The board of GroenvermogenNL provides advice on participation, procedure, and the substantive focus of the sandpits. The procedure is jointly conducted by NWO and RVO.