A new regional partnership, LAUNCH2, has formally started its activities following its launch at the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 in Rotterdam.
The initiative brings together public authorities, research bodies and regional development organisations to support hydrogen-related innovation and industrial development.
The partnership includes the Port of Rotterdam Authority, the Municipality of Rotterdam, the Municipality of Schiedam, the Province of South Holland, InnovationQuarter, TU Delft, TNO, and Smart Delta Drechtsteden.
LAUNCH2 is intended to coordinate regional activity linked to hydrogen development, with a focus on supporting companies working on production, transport, storage and industrial applications. Firms can engage with the platform to identify collaboration opportunities, access technical knowledge, and make use of testing and scaling infrastructure within the region.
The initiative also aims to link existing projects across South Holland and improve coordination between public and private stakeholders involved in energy transition work. Areas of focus include the development of regional hydrogen chains and related industrial processes.
