Development and demonstration of mobile and stationary compressed hydrogen refuelling solutions for application in inland shipping and short-distance maritime operations

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program focuses on developing and demonstrating advanced mobile and stationary compressed hydrogen refuelling solutions crucial for decarbonizing inland shipping and short-distance maritime operations. It aims to bridge critical infrastructure gaps and accelerate the market uptake of hydrogen-fueled vessels, contributing significantly to Europe's green transition in the maritime sector.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives, focusing on fostering innovation in hydrogen refuelling for maritime transport.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on innovative hydrogen solutions for the maritime sector and their expected technological readiness levels.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides details on the financial support offered, including the type of financial instrument and the maximum funding amount available per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, administrative stipulations, and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application submission process, evaluation methods, and how key information regarding legal and financial aspects of grants is structured and made available.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, as well as where these official texts can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

121,000,000 € (total for the call in 2022)

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and beyond

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Green Technology, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (JU)

Additional Partners:

Hydrogen Europe, Hydrogen Europe Research, Zero Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) co-programmed partnership, port authorities, classification societies, ship designers, ship owners, Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGGTO), International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF)

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