The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is a European Union public–private partnership that funds and coordinates research and innovation in clean hydrogen technologies under the Horizon Europe framework. It brings together the European Commission, Hydrogen Europe (industry), and Hydrogen Europe Research (academia) to accelerate the development and deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen across the value chain.
The partnership supports projects spanning hydrogen production (notably via electrolysis), storage, distribution, and end-use applications in sectors such as industry, transport, and energy. Its activities include competitive grant calls, large-scale demonstrations, safety and standards work, and knowledge sharing. It also facilitates regional “Hydrogen Valleys” and provides project development assistance to improve investment readiness.
By advancing cost, performance, and integration of hydrogen technologies, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership contributes to EU decarbonisation goals and industrial competitiveness, with direct relevance to the chemical industry’s transition to low-carbon feedstocks, energy, and processes.