Involving small and medium enterprises (SME’s) in hydrogen economy
The goal of Green Hydra is to involve SMEs in the green hydrogen economy. We therefore must develop policy and initiatives on local, regional and national scale. From research programs to development strategies, awareness programs and pilot investments specifically aimed at the involvement of SMEs in the entire hydrogen value chain.
Green hydrogen will become a crucial factor to reach the EU-climate goals to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gasses until 2030 with a minimum of 55% and to reach zero emissions by 2050. The involvement of SMEs, which contains 99% of all companies in Europe, is essential for the expansion of hydrogen. Investments into research, pilots and infrastructure are necessary. Governments and companies have to keep improving policy and support to involve SMEs.
Together with ten other European partners, Hanze, through its Centre of Expertise Entrance, is acting as an Advisory Partner to help bring the hydrogen ecosystem in these countries to the next level. Hanze will support the entire learning process and events over the next four years.
Duration: April 2024- July 2028
Total budget of the project: €2,2 million
Budget ENTRANCE: €150.000
Location: 10 European areas
Partners: 11 European partners
Theme: Renewable fuels and sustainable gasses
Involved professorships:
Energy transition
Legal en economic research questions within the energy transition
The future of the transition to sustainable energy.
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