The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has launched its 2026 Call for Proposals under the Horizon Europe program to accelerate the deployment of clean hydrogen technologies. With a total budget of €105 million, the call supports R&D activities across the entire hydrogen value chain, covering renewable hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and distribution, transport, heat and power end-use applications, cross-cutting sustainability topics, and hydrogen valleys. Funded projects focus on technology upscaling and real-world demonstration projects that help reduce costs, increase reliability, and lower investment risk.

📅 Call Timeline

• Call Publication Date: 20 January 2026
• Submission System Opening: 10 February 2026
• Deadline Date: 15 April 2026 (18.00)

✅ Eligibility

• The call is open to consortia aiming to accelerate the deployment of clean hydrogen technologies across Europe.
• Projects supporting regional ecosystems connecting hydrogen production, distribution, and end uses within the scope of Hydrogen Valleys are eligible.

📂 Support Scope and Duration

• The grants will be implemented as Lump-Sum grants.

💶 Funding Opportunities

• Total Call Budget: €105 Million.
• Budget Allocation:
  • Renewable Hydrogen Production (6 topics): €16 Million.
  • Hydrogen Storage and Distribution (4 topics): €17.5 Million.
  • Transport (4 topics): €25 Million.
  • Heat and Power (3 topics): €16 Million.
  • Cross-cutting (2 topics): €5.5 Million.
  • Hydrogen Valleys (2 topics): €25 Million.

📌 Useful Links

• Clean Hydrogen Partnership Website
• 2026 Work Program
• Funding & Tenders Portal