H2Fonds – Time for Hydrogen!

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The H2Fonds of the state of Schleswig-Holstein supports scientists at universities in building or expanding their competencies in the field of sustainable hydrogen economy. The program aims to advance research and development in this sector and to establish a competence network in Schleswig-Holstein. It offers grants for personnel, material, and research-promoting measures.

Who is funded?

The H2Fonds supports scientists working at universities in Schleswig-Holstein. The aim is to build a competence network for hydrogen research and to advance research into a sustainable hydrogen economy in the region.

What is funded?

The H2Fonds funding program supports a wide range of activities, acquisitions, and research projects in the field of sustainable hydrogen economy. This includes measures for competence development, project preparation, and the execution of studies.

Type and Scope of Funding

The H2Fonds offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding covers both personnel costs for substitutions and material and research costs, with a defined maximum amount per funded person.

Conditions and Requirements

For the application and implementation of the funding measures within the H2Fonds, certain prerequisites and obligations must be met, ranging from the endorsement of the project by the university management to compliance with deadlines.

Application Process

The application process for the H2Fonds is carried out through the universities and involves submitting documents by certain deadlines. The selection of funding is made by an expert committee based on specific evaluation criteria.

The legal basis of the H2Fonds funding program is a specific guideline that clearly defines the objectives and subject matter of the funding.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20.000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Planning, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of General and Vocational Education, Science, Research and Culture

Managed By:

Society for Energy and Climate Protection Schleswig-Holstein GmbH (EKSH), State Competence Centre for Hydrogen Research (HY.SH)

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