Dedicated Start-up Zone
Dedicated Start-up Zone
Launch, Connect and Scale in a Dedicated Innovation Hub
The Start-up Zone brings together the most promising emerging hydrogen, CCUS and energy storage companies in one focused, high-visibility area of the exhibition. Designed to support early-stage innovators, this curated space enables start-ups to showcase their solutions, build meaningful connections, and gain traction within the global hydrogen community.
Why Join the Start-up Zone?
Stand Out in a Global Marketplace
Showcase your start-up in a specially curated area designed for emerging companies poised to shape the hydrogen and CCUS economy. You’ll be visible not just to visitors on the exhibition floor, but to decision-makers looking for new solutions and partnerships.
Connect with
Key Players
Connect with Key Players
World Hydrogen 2026 attracts high-level executives, investors, policymakers, and technology leaders from across the hydrogen and CCUS value chain. The Start-up Zone gives you direct access to conversations that could help unlock funding, pilots, and commercial deals.
Gain Credibility and Momentum
Being featured in the Start-up Zone signals that your innovation is part of the hydrogen and CCUS ecosystem’s next wave — boosting your visibility among peers, potential customers, and media covering the event.
What You Can Expect
What You Can Expect
Participating start-ups will benefit from a supportive environment tailored to early-stage companies, including:
- A dedicated exhibition zone for emerging technologies
- Exposure to thousands of global attendees
- Networking opportunities with investors and partners
- Enhanced visibility through event marketing touchpoints
- A platform to tell your story to the hydrogen community
Who Should Apply
Who Should Apply
The Start-up Zone is designed for early-stage hydrogen companies that meet most of the following criteria:
- A young organization still developing a repeatable, scalable, and profitable business model
- Early-stage venture capital funding
- Less than 10 years old
- No more than 15 employees
- Pre-revenue or early-revenue stage
Interested in joining the Start-up Zone?
Eligible start-ups will have access to special pricing for a dedicated 2m x 2m Start-up Pod, designed to give you a professional presence with everything you need to showcase effectively at World Hydrogen Summit.
Contact us to learn more about the Start-up Zone and special pricing options.