Hydrogen cities

Quel est l’objet de cet appel ?

The call funds one coordination and support action that pairs Hydrogen Valleys with cities wishing to use renewable hydrogen in hard-to-abate sectors. Each twinned city receives tailored support and a roadmap for hydrogen-based decarbonisation.

Que finance cet appel ?

Scope

The project sets up twinning between Hydrogen Valleys, especially those relevant for cities or ports, and cities that want to use hydrogen to decarbonise local and peri-urban hard-to-abate sectors and improve air quality. The focus is on sectors such as industry, heavy-duty and long-distance transport, aviation and maritime uses. Hydrogen for heating is out of scope. Twinning is based on mentor-mentee pairings, which may also include enlargement countries such as the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova.

The project is expected to

• Run a selection procedure, for example public calls for expressions of interest, to identify the most promising twinning pairs.
• Develop and implement tailor-made collaborative activities for each pair, such as feasibility assessments, implementation plans, impact assessments, sharing of good practice and training.
• Deliver for each twinned city a roadmap for integrating renewable hydrogen into industrial decarbonisation.
• Facilitate exchange between participating cities and use the Hydrogen Valley Platform and the Cities Mission Platform.

Expected outcomes

• Investment in hydrogen applications and infrastructure for hard-to-abate sectors in and around cities.
• Communities of practice linking cities, ports, industry, government, researchers and citizens.
• Stronger synergies between the Cities Mission and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.

Quelle est la date limite ?

7 octobre 2027 (336 jours)

7 October 2027 (single-stage)