What’s next: Hexwise

‍LeapSprong2.0 Award including ETCA membership

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Hexwise is looking to further evaluate and demonstrate how their digital twin technology can structurally improve the performance of air-cooled cooling systems across industrial assets.

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During the LeapSprong 2.0 six-month support program, Hexwise will work with the Shell technology team at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). The collaboration focusses on a proof-of-concept study to quantify the impact on cooling efficiency, production capacity, energy consumption and emissions intensity with real operational data. By turning existing operational data into continuous, decision-ready insights, Hexwise enables more effective operational, maintenance and investment decisions. The outcomes will inform scalable pilots and create a pathway towards broader deployment, supporting the MRA’s and Shell’s ambition to strengthen operational performance while reducing emissions across industrial assets.

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Hexwise will work on the proof-of-concept as a new member at the ETCA. In parallel, Hexwise will further explore synergies with other members in the digital cluster on campus.

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What’s next: Upheat

‍LeapSprong2.0 Award

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Industrial sites in the Amsterdam region face increasing pressure from high energy prices, grid congestion and ambitious climate targets, while large amounts of waste heat remain unused. Upheat addresses this challenge with its oil-free, high‑temperature heat pump that upgrades waste heat to process‑ready steam at 100–200°C.

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The next step is a first commercial industrial deployment that demonstrates measurable energy savings and CO₂ emission reductions. During the support phase of the programme, Upheat has identified prospective industrial sites in the Amsterdam region. During the LeapSprong 2.0 six-month support programme they will collaborate with these prospects on a robust business case. By creating a proven reference project in the region, Upheat aims to accelerate replication across energy‑intensive sectors such as Food & Beverage, Chemicals and Pulp & Paper, supporting electrification and reducing dependence on fossil‑based steam generation while improving operational cost competitiveness.

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What’s next: HyER Power

‍LeapSprong2.0 Award

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Industrial companies in the Amsterdam region face the dual challenge of phasing out natural gas while dealing with limited grid. HyER Power has developed a hydrogen-based heat solution and has identified prospective demonstration projects with (industrial) companies in Amsterdam.

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During the LeapSprong 2.0 six-month support programme, HyER power will collaborate with their prospects, aiming to demonstrate how zero‑emission process heat can be delivered without additional strain on the electricity grid, leveraging the region’s emerging hydrogen infrastructure. By establishing a credible reference case, HyER Power intends to accelerate broader adoption of hydrogen-based heat solutions across industrial users. The LeapSprong ecosystem will support them support on business model refinement, pricing strategies, and help navigating subsidy gaps.

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