About Hedgehog Applications
Hedgehog Applications
In 2012, Arjan Heinen studied the loss of braking energy from trains while entering stations. He wrote a patent with the name ‘ENERGY DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMPTION SYSTEM FOR RAILWAY STATION NR PCT / NL2014 / 050160’. This patent, which was granted in 2015, was placed in a new company: Hedgehog Applications B.V. This was a new business with partners in the infrastructure, energy storage, fast charging and electric mobility.
Our mission is to initiate and develop sustainable, efficient and profitable innovations that contribute to a cleaner world.
Our vision is to accelerate the sustainable energy transition with our solutions.
Our management team
CEO
Mechanical Engineering – Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Founder of E-Traction (patent: the Wheel) and Hedgehog Applications (patent: Hedgehog System).
“Passionate about our planet, expert on battery technology and e-mobility.”
Responsibilities
- Innovator, inspirator, connector
- Business development
- Investment strategy
- End responsibility of the performance of Hedgehog Applications
Head of Business Development
Marketing Research & Management University of Groningen
Joined the team in 2018. Previously, Maarten spent 4 years in multiple roles at BMW Group the Netherlands.
“Loves working closely with our stakeholders towards a greener future”
Responsibilities
- (Key) Account management
- Marketing & Sales strategy and performance
- Business development
Head of Communications and Design
Media, Information & Communication Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Joined the team in 2016. Previously, Marjanne worked at her own start-up in branding and communication.
“Gets energy from the dynamics of a start-up in the middle of the energy transition”
Responsibilities
- Communications strategy incorporating PR, Marketing and Online.
- Branding & Design
- Operational performance
Contact
Derde Oosterparkstraat 138
1092 EC Amsterdam
Phone: +31 62 888 7364