Berlin has gone on to open a new €30m per-project funding call when it comes to renewable hydrogen initiatives outside of the EU and Switzerland.
With this second hydrogen funding round outside Europe, the focus of this initiative happens to be on production plants as well as international research tie-ups, with major priority given to the SMEs as well as the technology suppliers from Germany.
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Research of Germany have gone on to unveil second hydrogen funding round outside Europe so as to back renewable hydrogen and derivative projects across the non-European countries. The scheme happens to follow on from the 2021 funding guidelines, therefore expanding the opportunities when it comes to the German firms to spearhead the worldwide hydrogen supply chains. According to the ministries, anyone who is looking to drive forward the innovative hydrogen projects outside of the European Economic Area and Switzerland is soon going to be able to apply for funding.
It is well to be noted that the funding is going to be split into two modules. Module 1, which happens to be run by the economics ministry, is going to support construction when it comes to renewable hydrogen as well as the derivative production facilities in addition to the preparatory scientific studies. Unlike the first round, dedicated support in terms of storage and transport infrastructure has been shown the door, although such measures could very well be included in the generation projects. Module 2, which happens to be overseen by the research ministry, is going to focus on research, training programs, and also industrial trials; however, these must link directly to the Module 1 initiative abroad.
Apparently, the call happens to be targeted mainly at the Germans, project developers, and SMEs, along with technology suppliers who are looking to partner on international projects. It is well to be noted that each project can secure almost €30m in terms of support, although the funding happens to be subject to confirmation in the federal budget of 2026. The companies that are interested can very well attend an information session that is scheduled to be held on 13 October, with applications beginning on 18 December.
