The Università degli Studi di Perugia (UNIPG), founded in 1308, is one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious universities, celebrated for its high academic standards and wide array of educational programs. The Department of Engineering at UNIPG is at the forefront of research on hydrogen and fuel cells, actively participating in numerous EU-funded projects focused on technological development and impact assessment. UNIPG is also a full member of Hydrogen Europe Research.
As the coordinator of the H2VE project, UNIPG is supervising and supporting all project activities. UNIPG is also the coordinator of the reginal CoVE in Umbria- Italy. In this capacity, it serves as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the project’s activities, ensuring effective collaboration and progress toward the project’s goals.
Mylia is a brand of the Adecco Group specializing in learning and development. We enable growth for companies and individuals by creating tailored educational paths, increasing competitiveness, and enhancing employability. As a creator of innovative training and development paths for individuals and companies, we offer a human-centered approach designed to recognize, interpret, and manage organizational and individual competencies. We have a dedicated EU Funding team that actively participates in innovation activities, European projects, and innovation programs, focusing on advanced digital and green skills, inclusion and integration policies, employability, and diversity & inclusion (D&I).
Adecco Italia Spa, part of The Adecco Group, has been offering tailored human capital solutions since 1996. With 2,000 professionals and over 300 branches, it employs 45,000 people daily for more than 22,000 clients. Adecco provides temporary and permanent staffing, recruitment, and HR consulting, using digital tools and AI. It supports SMEs, informs on incentives and labor trends, and fosters the match between supply and demand, addressing evolving business needs and ensuring workers’ professional continuity.
Born as spin-off of University of Genova, BluEnergy Revolution is a SME specialized in engineering and prototyping solutions for hydrogen production, storage and use, with a key competence on PEM technologies and metal hydrides. Active in more than 10 EU funded projects, the company is actively involved in innovation oriented initiatives and it is also proposing their own products for small scale laboratories.
Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia (CluBE) has grown since the early 2000s through collaboration with regional players, focusing on bioenergy, biomass potentials and energy sector innovation especially in clean technologies and hydrogen. Its mission is to foster collaboration and enhance regional knowledge by promoting synergies and innovation among stakeholders in bioeconomy and environmental sustainability.CluBE has successfully managed numerous European projects, supporting entrepreneurship and advancing the regional business sector in Western Macedonia.
The University of Western Macedonia (UoWM) is a prominent academic institution in Greece and Europe, recognized for its contributions to science, technology, and culture. Central to its mission is the promotion and consolidation of knowledge and progress through dynamic, reliable, and modern academic functions. UoWM pursues excellence in education, research, and innovation, serving both its academic community and society at large. It stands as a vital pillar for technological advancement and economic growth, particularly within Greece and the Western Macedonia region – historically the nation’s coal-based energy center for over six decades. The university comprises seven Schools and twenty-one Departments, strategically located across five cities: Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Ptolemaida, and Grevena. A significant milestone is its new, state-of-the-art campus within Kozani’s Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP), which commenced operations in September 2022.
ADVENT Technologies S.A. is an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology sectors. Advent develops, manufactures, and assembles fuel cell systems, as well as supplying customers with critical components for fuel cells in the renewable energy sector. Advent is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN), a US corporation headquartered in Livermore, CA, with offices in Greece. With more than 150 patents issued, pending, and/or licensed for fuel cell technology, Advent holds the IP for next-generation HT-PEM that enables various fuels to function at high temperatures and under extreme conditions, suitable for the automotive, aviation, defense, oil and gas, marine, and power generation sectors.
Bochum University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bochum) is a German educational institution offering a range of bachelor’s and master’s programs in a variety of disciplines including civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, business, and sustainability. With approximately 7,500 students, the university emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching, practical experience, and international cooperation. In the field of sustainable technologies, the university is actively involved in hydrogen research. In particular, its Sustainable Technologies Laboratory has developed a pilot plant in Ghana for the decentralized production of green hydrogen, integrating a photovoltaic system with an electrolyzer and fuel cells to provide off-grid energy solutions. This project aims to enhance energy access in regions with unreliable power supply and contributes to the global advancement of sustainable hydrogen technologies.
ostermeier H2ydrogen Solutions (OHS) enables its customers to achieve local energy autonomy. With the hydrogen solutions from OHS, (renewable) electricity can be converted into hydrogen on a decentralised basis and used locally. Possible applications are in industry as a replacement for bottled hydrogen, in mobility for forklift trucks or as seasonal storage in buildings. OHS was founded in 2021, is based near Munich and currently employs 13 people. The company is driven by its mission – we emPower people.
SFC Energy AG is a leading provider of hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary, portable and mobile hybrid power solutions. With the Clean Energy and Clean Power Management business segments, SFC Energy is a sustainably profitable fuel cell producer. The Company distributes its award-winning products worldwide. The Company is headquartered in Brunnthal/Munich, Germany, and has operating subsidiaries in Canada, India, the Netherlands, Romania, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America
The Association for the Development of Energy Innovation is based in Poland, near the border with the Czech Republic and Germany. It works towards a green transformation of the Turoszów region, focusing on education, just transition, and cross-sector cooperation. Through informational, training, and advisory activities, it supports residents in adopting ecological technologies, raising environmental awareness and civic engagement. It plays an active role in the just transition away from coal, supporting the local economy and the creation of new jobs. The Association also manages energy communities, helping to build local models of energy self-sufficiency. By fostering collaboration between local governments, NGOs, businesses, and residents, it creates space for dialogue and joint action planning. Its goal is to make the Turów region a symbol of sustainable development based on innovative green technologies.
A company with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the reconstruction and refurbishment of rally and special-purpose vehicles characterized by their unique design. Its operations are based on developing innovative solutions and setting new trends in the automotive industry, as well as within the framework of R&DHouse. The vehicles serve as proof of high project quality and the expertise of the engineering team.
The company originated from electromobility projects developed under InnovationAG, established in 2012 as a fund supporting early-stage startups. Today, its activities focus on mechanical, electronic, optical, energy, and IT engineering, supported by private capital, venture funding, as well as national and EU grants.
The scope of work includes building electric vehicle prototypes and preparing them for low- and medium-scale production. Large-scale eco-conversions are carried out within a consortium cooperating with specialized service providers from the automotive industry.
Jan Wyżykowski University (UJW) is a Polish non-public higher education institution headquartered in Polkowice. The university was established as the Lower Silesian Higher School of Entrepreneurship and Technology on January 8, 2002 Its foundation by the local self-government aimed to provide education at the level of higher education in economics and technology for local youth who had no opportunity to pursue education in larger urban centers.
Jan Wyżykowski University is eager to cooperate with enterprises, institutions and scientific establishments – regional and national – to organize various initiatives, including conferences, seminars and open lectures.
Latvian Hydrogen Association (further H2LV) is an NGO established in 2005 with an aim of hydrogen application development and implementation in Latvian and the Baltic States region as also to support development of Hydrogen economics by using only local renewable resources and hydrogen as energy carrier to provide energetics, transportation and manufacturing industries with the least negative effect to nature, and to support environment friendly energy source for production and consumption.
H2LV mission is to unite scientist and businessman societies, who work with technologies and materials while exploring renewable resources and their potential, to solve questions that hold importance to society as whole by stimulating real life demonstrations and market implementation.
The Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP UL), is an internationally recognized leader in materials science, advancing research, educating students, and providing innovative solutions for industry.
ISSP UL main focus areas include materials for photonic devices, advanced energy materials, and microfluidics for biomedical technologies.
ISSP UL collaborates with over 100 scientific institutions worldwide, carrying out more than 50 research projects annually, with about one third carried out in partnership with industry
SIA AI Cooperation is a Latvian technology company specializing in the development and integration of sustainable energy and hydrogen solutions. The company focuses on delivering advanced systems for green hydrogen production, particularly through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources.
With strong expertise in engineering, automation, and clean energy infrastructure, AI Cooperation provides tailored solutions for municipalities, industrial clients, and energy operators. Their services include:
AI Cooperation combines in-depth technical know-how with a commitment to environmental sustainability, actively contributing to the decarbonization of transport and energy sectors in Latvia and beyond. The company also plays an active role in collaborative innovation, working alongside public and private stakeholders to accelerate the green energy transition in the Baltic region.
The Salesians of Don Bosco is a congregation founded by St. John Bosco for the service of the young, particularly the poor and disadvantaged. Inspired by this Italian Saint and Educator of the 19th century, the Salesians of Don Bosco are spread across 132 countries, involved in the vast movement of empowering youth through appropriate skills to earn a livelihood. The young people are the future of any society, of any nation. Our mission is oriented towards young people, to effectively educate, build, train, form, inspire and empower young people towards full human, social, vocational and spiritual development in the spirit of Don Bosco. At Don Bosco, the trainers are commitment to deliver competency-based trainings in Solar photovoltaic. We are committed to the environment and promoting gender and social inclusion. We emphasize quality over quantity so the initiative is aim to helped the youth gain photovoltaic solar technology skill to earn a livelihood and to assist to meet the growing energy requirements of people.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is a leading business association with over 1,800 members across 23 sectors in Ghana. It advocates for pro-industry policies, promotes international trade, and supports SMEs through policy forums, training, networking, trade fairs, and market research. AGI monitors policy impacts, engages government through position papers, and offers services including renewable energy and energy efficiency project support. Its Business Development Services Division drives industrial growth through investment promotion, export development, and business capacity building.
Green Power Brains Ltd. excels in the engineering, procurement, and construction of solar power systems, supported by a skilled team and Green Power Brains DE. GPB Ltd. manages the entire process from initial customer contact to post-installation services for solar systems. Additionally, through projects like GH2Gh in collaboration with Hochschule Bochum and upcoming initiatives with KNUST and WASCAL in GH, GPB Ltd. is establishing itself as a leader in green hydrogen research and development in Africa’s decentralized energy systems. The company also actively contributes to education, partnering with the Don Bosco Solar & Renewable Energy Center in Tema, Ghana, to foster knowledge transfer and empower youth in West Africa’s growing economies.
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