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H20 renews successful partnership with Red Bull!

H20 Esports extends partnership with Red Bull: Continuing to build the future of esports & gaming together

We are proud to announce the renewal of the partnership between H20 and Red Bull. This partnership, entering its 5th year with this agreement resulted in numerous memorable events and productions.

From the start, Red Bull has played an important role in making H20 unique as a stadium for esports and gaming within the Netherlands and Europe. One of the eye-catchers is the Red Bull Esports Area, a specially designed space with ten high-end gaming setups, five of which are on the first floor and five at a height of five meters, where both professionals and enthusiastic gamers can showcase their skills.

The first event in this space, Red Bull Flick, was the first 2v2 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. The success of this event highlights not only the potential of this collaboration, but also the power of a growing gaming community.

In addition, the collaboration with Red Bull marked a breakthrough in content production for H20, with highlights being the filming of Red Bull Xceptional Player YouTube series and Red Bull Home Ground. These productions, shot entirely within the H20 Event location has opened new doors for our campus in terms of TV and esports productions.

A shared vision for the future
''At H20 we aim to be a home base for the growth of esports and gaming in the Netherlands,'' said Matthijs Vink. ''Red Bull has always supported us in this and we look forward to creating even more productions together and in doing so we continue to build a sustainable future for esports and gaming, with the goal of continuing to inspire our community."

H20 Esports Tech Campus extends partnership with Vissers Legal

Essential support for the development of Dutch gaming talent

H20 is pleased to announce that the collaboration with Vissers Legal, the Sports and Gaming Law specialist in the Netherlands, will be renewed. This collaboration is a crucial part within the Talent Development Program, through which H20 offers gaming talent the opportunity to develop not only as an esporter, but also as a total person.

Vissers Legal joined in 2022 as an official partner of the TOP program and has since played a role in supporting Dutch gaming talent. Vissers Legal shares H20's vision for the future of esports and the development of new talent within it.

A shared vision for talent development
Together with Vissers Legal, we are working on the further realization of our vision: the educational guidance of new gaming talent in the Netherlands towards a future within the esports world. H20 Esports Tech Campus is grateful to Vissers Legal for their valuable contribution within this program. We are committed to continue this initiative and continue to inspire gaming talent in their careers within this growing industry.

Looking ahead: upcoming editions in 2025
In 2025 we look ahead to new editions of the TOP program, where once again we will be looking for the game talent within the Netherlands. H20 invites talents to apply and participate in a program that will make them stronger not only within esports, but also beyond.

The esports world does not have subsidy structures like those that exist in traditional sports, but that should not stand in the way of talent development. Thanks to partners like Vissers Legal, we can offer continuity and quality to our talent programs. Their financial and substantive support makes it possible to give Dutch gaming talents a chance for personal and professional growth.

Rabobank and H20 extend partnership for three years

Building the future together with area development

"We would like to let the campus grow together, in line with the plans the Municipality of Purmerend has for the area development," says Ugur Pekdemir, director of Cooperative Rabobank. "Establishing a hub where tech companies and education know how to find each other creates a recognizable place in the region that we can use to attract young talent, thereby also stimulating business and economic prosperity."

"The fact that the municipality sees opportunities to convert the business park in the Koog into a live/work area offers even more opportunities for the region. As a cooperative bank, together with our partners, we want to make a substantial contribution to welfare and prosperity in North Holland North. The development of the campus fits in perfectly with that."

Technology for a new generation

Rabobank was an important partner of H20 from the beginning. "The fact that a reliable party like Rabobank has supported us from day one gives us tremendous confidence," said Matthijs Vink, co-founder of H20 Esports Campus. "Our campus offers not only entertainment, but also training and growth opportunities for companies. Here we prepare young people for the jobs of tomorrow. In addition, we have had the opportunity to facilitate many conferences and activities for Rabobank to inspire their stakeholders; truly a partnership as desired!"

Unique collaboration contributes to education, innovation and connection in the region

Rabobank has renewed its partner contract with H20 for three years. Five years ago, from the beginning of the establishment of H20, Rabobank joined H20 as a founding partner. From this came the Rabo Esports Stadium Amsterdam, located in the H20 Esports Campus.

This collaboration aims to prepare young people for the jobs of the future, stimulate innovation and support creative tech startups. The success of recent years was a good reason for both parties to continue the cooperation.

A hub for talent and development

The H20 Esports Campus in Purmerend, with more than 12,000 m2 of space, offers a unique environment where young talent comes together. The event location and the Esports Stadium, Europe's largest permanent esports and gaming center, are the heart of this campus. More than 100,000 visitors come there every year.

On the campus, tech talent, gamers and esporters meet, students are trained for jobs in creative technology and startups and innovative companies grow into success stories. Currently, the campus houses more than 40 companies and educational institutions such as Talland College and Hogeschool van Amsterdam work closely with H20. 

Focus on tech development
"The application of technology in business is broadening," notes founder Dirk Tuip. "Gamification is a powerful tool that helps companies and schools reach and engage younger audiences. Using game elements in non-game environments can also increase efficiency and improve the customer experience." Ugur Pedemir adds: "For the future-proofing of businesses, it is essential to embrace and deploy technology. "Gamification and other technological innovations not only help companies operate more efficiently, but also help them stay relevant to the new generation."

H20 Esports Campus and BrainsFirst launch innovative talent development partnership!

With the introduction of the NeurOlympics assessments at H20, gamers, athletes and professionals have the opportunity to discover their cognitive skills and talents through gamification.

This collaboration is an important step in combining gaming, science and personal development.

Visitors to the H20 Esports Campus can now participate in the BrainsFirst NeurOlympics, a series of science-based games that provide insight into working memory, stress resistance, spatial awareness and mental flexibility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the NeurOlympics?
The NeurOlympics consists of four games, each measuring a specific aspect of cognitive ability;

  1. Working memory and focus: receive information on skills such as anticipation, imperturbability and attention.
  2. Stress Resilience and Spatial Awareness: Discover how you perform under pressure and interpret your environment.
  3. Reaction time and mental flexibility: How quickly and effectively can you switch between tasks.
  4. Attention Shift and Information Processing: Gain insight into how accurately and efficiently you process information.

After playing the various games, you will receive a Brain Profile, which is a summary of unique cognitive abilities.

Versatile offerings
It's not just aimed at gamers! Thanks to extensive reporting capabilities, the assessments also offer value for a variety of purposes, such as;

  • Cognitive reports
  • Behavioral reports
  • Career Reports
  • Study choice reports (coming soon)

Future-oriented partnership
''With NeurOlympics, we are bringing an innovative and science-based way of talent development to our campus through gaming and gamification,'' said Matthijs Vink.

Visit the BrainsFirst booth at H20
Visitors to H20 Esports Campus can now try out the BrainsFirst booth and discover their own Brain Profile. Want to learn more or request a quote? Visit h20.gg/brainsfirst/

SG Gerrit Rietveld and H20 join hands again and extend their valuable partnership!

Ever since the start of H20, H20 and SG Gerrit Rietveld have been working together. SG Gerrit Rietveld closely follows the dynamic H20. The development of the Esports Tech Campus ensures that parties not only extend the cooperation, but also intensify it. A beautiful contract has been signed: the partnership is official!

SG Gerrit Rietveld stands for, among other things, appropriate education, vocational orientation or 'Discover your talents, learn with pleasure! and 'Learning by doing'. By collaborating with H20, students can now also actively contribute to events or projects on the H20 Campus, giving them practical experience. In addition, it is enormously valuable that they have the opportunity to learn new skills and develop new insights.

H20 also offers SG Gerrit Rietveld the opportunity to use a wide range of facilities and services, including the possibility of organizing school outings, use of teaching packages and/or meeting rooms.

With the intensification of cooperation, the development of the Esports Tech Campus will also become a major focus point. H20 and SG Gerrit Rietveld will jointly use their expertise to inspire the next generation of technological talents.

Virpp starts partnership with H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam

Virpp and H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam are joining forces with a new collaboration in which the worlds of music and esports come together. This collaboration will provide a platform for new talent with a passion for music and gaming which will eventually lead to great game & Esports music.

Virpp is a platform where a worldwide audience of record labels, producers, fans and artists can access a large database of demos and (still) unreleased tracks.. Through their platform, Virpp gives H20 the opportunity to discover new game music and give the artists behind it a stage in the game community. Artists can submit their own demos via Virpp's platform or via H20's website. To do so, they must first register.

The H20 page on the Virpp platform can be found here:
https://virpp.com/contests/234

The music will be used during big game events at H20 where the artist can perform his own demo on the mainstage of the Rabo Esports Stadium at H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam. The demo's of the artists can also be used for several esports streams or other content.

Talent development is a high priority for both companies. Where Virpp mainly focuses on talent development within music and offers an open stage on their platform, H20 focuses on developing the new generation in esports, gaming and creative tech. By effectively combining these two forces, new opportunities are created that allow talented people to develop their skills in these fields to the fullest.
 

H20 Esports Campus to cooperate with aimtrainer KovaaK 2.0

The Meta, the developer of the highly successful aim training tool KovaaK 2.0 enters into a partnership with H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam, Europe's largest esports academy. This partnership aims to offer the best training tools to visitors, coaches and young talents of H20.
As part of the partnership with The Meta, H20 will have full access to the same high-quality training tools that other professional esports players and streamers use to compete. It will now be possible to take personalised aim training sessions at H20.
In addition, H20 will also have access to the data of KovaaK's users for overarching academic purposes such as data science, statistics and other data-driven disciplines.
Cody Dragon of The Meta said the following about the partnership: "What H20 Esports Campus is building with their state-of-the-art training facilities is nothing short of revolutionary. Their vision for the world of personal accelerated learning environments in esports should become the standard for the entire esports world. H20 delivers the best player experience and we can be nothing less than proud to support this initiative with the most powerful aim training software in the world."

Training tools

The H20 Esports Campus is a platform for educating the next generation of esports athletes through gaming, esports and creative tech. The Rabo Esports stadium is the first and largest permanent esports event venue in the Benelux and aims to become the largest esports hub in Europe. The campus includes a 10,000 m2 Esports gaming arena, workplaces and offices for startups and companies in Gaming, Esports and Creative technology.
Co-founder and CCO of H20, Matthijs Vink, is proud of the partnership with KovaaK 2.0: "We strive to be the best facility in Europe for esports talents and professionals. Therefore, we as H20 are always looking for the best partners to grow in every facet of our work. With the partnership with KovaaK's we are adding a fantastic tool for everyone to improve their skills and become better at a crucial part of esports and gaming, namely aiming and shooting. We look forward to setting up new activities and training sessions for our visitors!"

Enjoy CoffeeClick at the H20 Esports Campus!

H20 cooperates with CoffeeClick to provide our tenants and employees with delicious coffee at work. CoffeeClick takes care of the whole process, from the version of coffee beans to up to date service.

The H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam is not only a place where esports talents are trained, but the campus also houses numerous companies active in the creative tech industry. H20 was therefore faced with the challenge of supplying a business centre, game hall and catering establishment with coffee. We ended up with the business coffee supplier CoffeeClick, who transformed our wishes and requirements into a successful partnership.

The H20 Challenge

CoffeeClick's customer case on H20 talks about the so-called 'H20 Challenge'. The campus is used for various purposes and had to provide delicious fresh bean coffee at various points. It was also important that when an event takes place on campus, H20 should have the possibility to scale up with (temporary) additional equipment.

Before, we did not have coffee machines and we made coffee the old-fashioned way with pre-ground coffee and a percolator. H20 is a large organization with different departments, so we were looking for a trouble-free alternative that would save us time and effort in making coffee. After many positive reactions we contacted CoffeeClick. CoffeeClick now arranges everything for us", says Matthijs Vink of H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam.
We may again receive esports players and other interested parties from all over the country, so are you in the mood for delicious fresh bean coffee at a fat location? Then come by H20 Esports Campus and enjoy CoffeeClick's coffee! 

CoffeeClick provides professional coffee machines for businesses and links this coffee machine with payment system.

Pathé and H20 join forces to invest heavily in gaming and esports with Go!Gaming

AMSTERDAM, 8 July 2021 - Pathé and H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam are joining forces to bring a completely new gaming concept to cinemas this autumn: Go!Gaming. Go!Gaming are game locations at Pathé where gamers, esports enthusiasts and Pathé visitors can play together using the best and latest game consoles and PCs. The first Go!Gaming location will open in the autumn at a Pathé branch that has yet to be announced.

 

Go!Gaming brings gamers, esports enthusiasts and Pathé visitors together to discover the fun and excitement of gaming. Experience, relaxation, gaming together and self-development are central to this. The concept will be launched this autumn, when the first location will also be announced.

Pathé and gaming

Bram van den Broek, Director Operations Pathé, and Matthijs Vink, co-founder of H20 Esports Campus, are the directors of Go!Gaming. Van den Broek: "Go!Gaming is the perfect addition to the cinemas of Pathé. It is important for Pathé to remain relevant for new generations and therefore we continue to innovate. The popularity of gaming and esports has been growing for years. In the past year, we have also noticed that people need entertainment more than ever before, but at the same time they also need interaction and social contact.

 

We have often organised successful small-scale gaming and esports events in our cinemas and since this summer we have launched Pathé Play, where visitors can play games on the big screen using their own console. By adding Go!Gaming to our cinemas, we can serve our younger target groups and gamers even better. With H20 Esports Campus we have found a partner who strives for the same top quality and customer experience and who has years of experience in building a professional Esports Tech Campus and Esports Stadium. Go!Gaming will make our cinemas even more the place to enjoy an evening or day out with friends and family."

H20 Esports Campus

H20 Esports Campus is the Dutch on- and offline platform where esports, gaming and creative tech come together, and where Dutch esports talent is trained and prepared for a future in creative tech. Matthijs Vink, co-founder H20 Esports Campus: "We are extremely proud that we are going to bring this new concept to the market together with market leader Pathé. After our launch at the end of 2019, we were hit hard by the corona crisis, but in spite of that we still managed to achieve considerable growth. Now it is time for the next step.

Through the cooperation with Pathé we can expand our activities from top esports players to a broader target group of gamers and introduce them to the H20 Esports Campus. Our goal is to create an environment where the right guidance and expertise is available so gamers can meet each other in an educational and responsible manner. If more professional esports players eventually roll out of that, that would be great."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHTzs6QbVmY

Launch Go!Gaming

In the coming weeks, the parties involved will work hard on the further interpretation and realisation of the concept. The exact details of Go!Gaming and the location will be announced this autumn, together with a festive launch. Visitors can keep an eye on the social media channels of Go!Gaming, Pathé and H20 Esports Campus. The links are on the website www.gogaming.gg .

H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam and Fangage join forces on music and esports in new partnership

H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam has started a partnership with Fangage, the multimedia content platform for influencers and companies to better connect with their fans. Providing and protecting exclusive content is the basis of the partnership.

Top sport and top music join forces. H20 Esports Campus founders Dirk Tuip and Matthijs Vink spent years going around the world in top-class handball and the world-famous Dutch DJ Sam Feldt did the same when it came to music. Now is the time for these two disciplines to come together!

H20 will work with Fangage to create more engagement in the esports, gaming and influencer community so that fans get an even better and more valuable experience.

In Fangage, fans of a company or brand, in this case H20 Esports Campus, pay for exclusive content with their own data. People can get access to certain content by building up their fan score. They can do this by linking their data to the H20 page on Fangage. The consumers get exclusive content and we as H20 can connect with our 'fans' in a better way.

H20 Esports Campus has been using the premium version of Fangage, called Legend Fangage, for quite some time now. At H20, we use the capabilities of the Fangage platform to provide specific memberships for gamers and other interested parties who want to use our services.

Members can sign up for various modules including Rocket League, Minecraft, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, game streaming and many more via our own H20 page on Fangage. By using Fangage we can deliver exclusive content to the members who have signed up for a module. For example, the FIFA players get the latest tricks explained in a video by the FIFA trainers from the H20 Esports Campus.

H20 has been working closely with the Fangage team for some time now. We provide feedback during the creation of the platform and the enthusiastic Fangage team takes every opportunity to improve their product.

According to Matthijs Vink of H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam, the cooperation with Fangage provides many new opportunities in the field of targeted content and customer contact. "Also, there is now a great place to share all the exclusive content, there is so much content available and Fangage helps H20 Esports Campus a lot to make that happen. We look forward to a great partnership for our esports fans!"

Sam Feldt, the famous Dutch DJ and founder of Fangage, is excited about the collaboration with H20 Esports Campus. "With this exclusive partnership, Fangage is able to serve the booming esports market even better. Together with H20 we will work on the ultimate platform for fan engagement & monetization in the esports world, reaching a huge amount of teams, players and tournaments through the extensive network of both of us."

Launch event

Sign up now for an exclusive opening event at H20.gg/Fangage. In this event, Dutch esports players, gamers and influencers will come together to celebrate the launch of our partnership. You will also be able to participate in presentations about engaging and monetising your fan base, creating a story and immediately receive an offer to use the H20 Fangage software for free for six months. All this at H20, while enjoying delicious food and a good drink and as a closing act Sam Feldt will give a smashing DJ performance on the mainstage of the Rabo Esports Stadium.

A maximum of 100 people will be admitted to this event.