Grant Programs
Our section on funding programs provides a comprehensive overview of regional and European funding initiatives for hydrogen technologies. Here, we keep you up to date on funding opportunities, application procedures, and strategic initiatives.
Aug.
2026
Bergisch Gladbach: Transportation Company Receives Funding for Green Vehicle Depot
On August 24, Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK) received two grant notifications totaling 29.5 million euros. The funds will go toward the “Grüner Mobilhof” in Bergisch Gladbach. By the end of the year, the ...
Aug.
2026
BayH2N: Bavaria Launches Funding Program for Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Vehicles
Since August 5, applications for funding under the Bavarian Funding Program for Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Vehicles (BayH2N) have been accepted. Funding is available for both fuel cell and ...
July
2026
European Hydrogen Bank: EU Presents Draft for Fourth Auction
The European Commission has published the draft terms and conditions for the fourth auction of the European Hydrogen Bank. Among other things, the draft calls for a budget of 500 million euros, as well as ...
July
2026
Chemnitz Receives EU Funding to Expand Its Hydrogen Infrastructure
Chemnitz is receiving support to develop its hydrogen infrastructure: The energy service provider Eins Energie in Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG is receiving a grant to connect the city to the future ...
July
2026
European Union Funds Production Facility for Hydrogen Technologies in Neuss
The equipment manufacturer Neoxid Hydrogen AG plans to build a new production facility in Neuss for hydrogen sensors and catalytic hydrogen burners. The project is receiving approximately 2.04 million euros in funding from ...
June
2026
IF25 Auction: Federal Government Funds Hydrogen Projects in Denmark
As part of the European Hydrogen Bank’s (EHB) IF25 auction, the German federal government is funding three hydrogen projects in Denmark. The projects are expected to produce a total of 78,000 metric tons of renewable H2 per year ...
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May
2026
"eFarm" Collaborative Project Receives Funding to Expand Hydrogen Production
The regional hydrogen project “eFarm” in North Frisia has received a grant of just under 1.6 million euros. The funds are to be used to expand production capacity in Bosbüll, Schleswig-Holstein ...
May
2026
Billions from the COVID-19 relief fund are being channeled into the energy transition and hydrogen projects
The European Commission has disbursed 4.6 billion euros to Germany from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (ARF). This is the third payment under Germany's national Recovery and ...
May
2026
EU Supports H2 Infrastructure: 600 Million Euros for Cross-Border Energy Projects
On April 30, the European Commission launched a new call for proposals for cross-border energy infrastructure projects. A total of 600 million is available through the CEF (Connecting Europe Facility) program...
May
2026
350 million euros in federal funding is powering Germany's largest eSAF plant in Schwedt
Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and Brandenburg’s Minister President Dietmar Woidke presented the grant award notification for the “Brandenburg eSAF” project. The project aims to build Germany’s largest ... in Schwedt
May
2026
Third Auction: Hydrogen Bank Awards 1 Billion Euros to Nine Projects
As part of the third auction held by the European Hydrogen Bank, the European Commission has selected nine projects for funding. The hydrogen projects will collectively receive over one billion euros from the ...
May
2026
Hydrogen Rollout: Industry Groups Call for Funding Mechanism
On April 29, a coalition of associations representing small and medium-sized businesses, industry, the energy sector, and municipalities issued an appeal to the federal government and the governing parties. In it, the associations call for the 2027 federal budget to ...
Apr.
2026
"H2Sky": Fuel Cell Technology Developed for Aviation
The “H2Sky” collaborative project was successfully completed at the end of March. Federal Minister of Transportation Patrick Schnieder also attended the closing ceremony in Dettingen an der Erms. As part of the project, a ...
Apr.
2026
Whiskey produced by hydrogen distillation
On March 17, electrolysis developer Supercritical Solutions Ltd. announced the completion of the “WhiskHy” project. The project was carried out in collaboration with spirits manufacturer Suntory Global Spirits and ...
Apr.
2026
EU Innovation Fund: Hydrogen Investments Are Rising, but Implementation Is Slow
The implementation of projects under the EU Innovation Fund is progressing slowly and facing financial uncertainties. This is the conclusion of the report “The Innovation Fund: High Potential, but Slow ...”
Apr.
2026
Tesa SE is converting its production to hydrogen
The adhesive tape manufacturer Tesa SE is set to be connected to the Hamburg Hydrogen Industry Network (HH-WIN) by 2027. On March 30, the company received a grant commitment from the City of Hamburg in the amount of 950,000 euros ...
March
2026
Three “HyPerformer” regions are launching hydrogen projects in the transportation sector
On March 17, Federal Minister of Transportation Patrick Schnieder presented funding certificates to the three winning regions of the second round of the “HyLand – Hydrogen Regions in Germany” competition. In the category ...
March
2026
Schleswig-Holstein: Millions in Funding for Green Hydrogen
The Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Environment, and Nature has launched a new call for proposals to expand the green hydrogen economy. A total of up to 8 million ...
March
2026
Hydrogen-Powered Excavator Deployed at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Students at Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences (HSRW), as well as apprentices from HSRW, the auto repair shop Maks GmbH, and the energy infrastructure company Omexom, have developed a corded electric mini-excavator on ...
March
2026
Essen Receives Millions in Funding for 52 Fuel-Cell Buses
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has provided Ruhrbahn GmbH with approximately 11.6 million euros in funding. The grant is intended for the purchase of 52 new fuel-cell buses. The vehicles are scheduled to be delivered by 2027/2028 in ...
March
2026
Baden-Württemberg Launches Second Round of Funding for Hydrogen Hubs
On February 23, 2026, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy launched the second round of its funding program for electrolysers (“ELY”). Companies can currently submit applications for ...
March
2026
National Hydrogen Council Publishes “Input Master Plan”
In its February 2026 report, the National Hydrogen Council (NWR) presented recommendations regarding the ramp-up of hydrogen. The focus is on the importance of hydrogen for mobility, industry, and ...
March
2026
Steel Production Using Green Hydrogen: Federal and State Governments Increase Funding
The “SALCOS” project aims to decarbonize the steel industry. To this end, green hydrogen is to be used in production. The project had already received funding in October 2022. ...
Feb.
2026
Support for the Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Center in Bavaria
In Pfeffenhausen, Bavaria, another Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Center (ITZ-H2) is planned: the Hydrogen Technology Application Center (WTAZ). With the help of a grant totaling 54 million ...
