Clean Hydrogen Partnership (Horizon Europe Joint Undertaking) 2026

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership launches its hydrogen research call for proposals with a total of €105 million available for projects to support the creation of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies. The program encompasses 21 topics across six thematic areas: Renewable Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen Storage and Distribution, Transport, Heat and Power, Cross-cutting issues, and Hydrogen Valleys. Each topic typically funds one project only, with individual project funding ranging from approximately €1.5 million to €17 million depending on the topic. The initiative aims to advance hydrogen technologies across the entire value chain, from production and storage to end-use applications in transport, maritime, aviation, and power generation. Projects can include Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Innovation Actions (IA), and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA), with funding rates up to 100% for RIAs and CSAs, and up to 70% for for-profit participants in IAs.