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H2CoVE Newsletter
Explore our collection of H2CoVE newsletters to stay up to date with the latest developments, project insights, and event highlights. Each edition offers an inside look into our progress and the growing world of hydrogen innovation.
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News
As Europe accelerates its transition toward a climate‑neutral economy, green hydrogen is expected to play an important role in future energy systems. Recognising the growing applications of hydrogen and the corresponding skills gap in the labour market, Hanze University of Applied Sciences is developing a new vocational course: Developing Business Cases in the Hydrogen Value Chain. ...get more information
New Course Prepares Students and Professionals to Build Business Cases in the Hydrogen Value Chain
As Europe accelerates its transition toward a climate‑neutral economy, green hydrogen is expected to play an important role in future energy systems. Recognising the growing applications of hydrogen and the corresponding skills gap in the labour market, Hanze University of Applied Sciences is developing a new vocational course: Developing Business Cases in the Hydrogen Value Chain. ...get more information
News
Continuing the Exchange Between Education, Research and Innovation Following the successful Living Lab workshop held earlier this year, on 27th of April, the Green Energy Centre Europe welcomed a new group of Bachelor’s degree students from the Energy and Sustainability Management programme at the University of Applied Sciences in Kufstein ...get more information
Kufstein Bachelor Students Explore Applied Energy Systems at GEC Europe
Continuing the Exchange Between Education, Research and Innovation Following the successful Living Lab workshop held earlier this year, on 27th of April, the Green Energy Centre Europe welcomed a new group of Bachelor’s degree students from the Energy and Sustainability Management programme at the University of Applied Sciences in Kufstein ...get more information
News
The transition toward a sustainable energy future has reached a critical inflection point in Eastern Europe, with Ukraine emerging as a pivotal actor in the global hydrogen (H2) economy. ...get more information
Fueling the Future: How the H2CoVE Project is Transforming Ukraine’s Energy Landscape
The transition toward a sustainable energy future has reached a critical inflection point in Eastern Europe, with Ukraine emerging as a pivotal actor in the global hydrogen (H2) economy. ...get more information
News
Join in. Be inspired. Discover. – This Motto guides the "Long Night of Research" – a biennial nationwide event in Austria. On 24th of April, 2026, around 300 venues across the country opened their doors and invited the public to experience research and innovation first-hand. ...get more information
H2CoVE at the Long Night of Research in Tyrol
Join in. Be inspired. Discover. – This Motto guides the "Long Night of Research" – a biennial nationwide event in Austria. On 24th of April, 2026, around 300 venues across the country opened their doors and invited the public to experience research and innovation first-hand. ...get more information
News
The H2CoVE project is built on strong international collaboration, practical exchange, and shared learning across its partner regions. One of the most important elements of this collaboration is the regular on-site partner meeting, where project partners come together to review progress, exchange experiences, and align the next steps for implementation. ...get more information
H2CoVE Partner Meeting in Innsbruck: Advancing Implementation and Long-Term Sustainability
The H2CoVE project is built on strong international collaboration, practical exchange, and shared learning across its partner regions. One of the most important elements of this collaboration is the regular on-site partner meeting, where project partners come together to review progress, exchange experiences, and align the next steps for implementation. ...get more information
News
Following our earlier News announcement, the H2CoVE study visits have now been successfully completed. The excursion brought together consortium partners and vocational educators for a full-day, practice-oriented exploration of hydrogen technologies along the Brenner Corridor. ...get more information
H2CoVE 2026 Site Visits in Austria
Following our earlier News announcement, the H2CoVE study visits have now been successfully completed. The excursion brought together consortium partners and vocational educators for a full-day, practice-oriented exploration of hydrogen technologies along the Brenner Corridor. ...get more information
News
The H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Workshop 2026 was successfully held in Tyrol, Austria, bringing together members of the H2CoVE trainer community for an engaging exchange on hydrogen safety, education, and community-based training development. ...get more information
H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Workshop Successfully Held in Tyrol, Austria
The H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Workshop 2026 was successfully held in Tyrol, Austria, bringing together members of the H2CoVE trainer community for an engaging exchange on hydrogen safety, education, and community-based training development. ...get more information
News
The Higher Technical College (HTL) Kramsach welcomed around 400 visitors to its open days in January 2026, showcasing its Chemical Engineering programme with a strong focus on hydrogen technologies. Students presented hands-on experiments from the EU project H2CoVE, demonstrating electrolysis, fuel cells and innovative approaches such as methanol production from CO2 and hydrogen. The event highlighted how HTL Kramsach combines solid scientific foundations with practical laboratory experience to prepare students for the future of the chemical industry. ...get more information
Hydrogen Technology in Focus: Open House at HTL Kramsach
The Higher Technical College (HTL) Kramsach welcomed around 400 visitors to its open days in January 2026, showcasing its Chemical Engineering programme with a strong focus on hydrogen technologies. Students presented hands-on experiments from the EU project H2CoVE, demonstrating electrolysis, fuel cells and innovative approaches such as methanol production from CO2 and hydrogen. The event highlighted how HTL Kramsach combines solid scientific foundations with practical laboratory experience to prepare students for the future of the chemical industry. ...get more information
News
In autumn 2025, the first hydrogen-related continuing education course was delivered at TalTech Virumaa College, aiming to introduce participants to the fundamentals of hydrogen technologies, the hydrogen value chain, and applications in industry and energy. ...get more information
Pilot hydrogen training courses launched in Estonia
In autumn 2025, the first hydrogen-related continuing education course was delivered at TalTech Virumaa College, aiming to introduce participants to the fundamentals of hydrogen technologies, the hydrogen value chain, and applications in industry and energy. ...get more information
News
At the Tartu Hydrogen Days 2025, Mare Roosileht, Director of TalTech Virumaa College and Estonian regional coordinator of the H2CoVE project, delivered an Ecosystem Talk titled Education and Workforce Development for Securing Estonia's Hydrogen Future. Her presentation provided an overview of Estonia's progress in building hydrogen competence and summarised the results of a national skills and education analysis carried out within the European H2CoVE project. ...get more information
Education and Skills for Estonia's Hydrogen Future
At the Tartu Hydrogen Days 2025, Mare Roosileht, Director of TalTech Virumaa College and Estonian regional coordinator of the H2CoVE project, delivered an Ecosystem Talk titled Education and Workforce Development for Securing Estonia's Hydrogen Future. Her presentation provided an overview of Estonia's progress in building hydrogen competence and summarised the results of a national skills and education analysis carried out within the European H2CoVE project. ...get more information
News
Following the successful first hydrogen truck driver training on 13 May 2025, a second training workshop was held on 3 December 2025 at the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck for truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer MPREIS ...get more information
Second Hydrogen Truck Driver Training Strengthens H2CoVE and HyWest Activities
Following the successful first hydrogen truck driver training on 13 May 2025, a second training workshop was held on 3 December 2025 at the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck for truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer MPREIS ...get more information
News
Since the start of the H2CoVE project in March 2024, the Tyrolean project partners from business, science and education have laid essential groundwork in terms of data collection and network development. In the 2025 summer term, H2CoVE project partner HTL Kramsach organised three excursions to provide students with practical insights into hydrogen technologies. ...get more information
Hands-on experience of green hydrogen technology - HTL-Kramsach started with exciting excursions.
Since the start of the H2CoVE project in March 2024, the Tyrolean project partners from business, science and education have laid essential groundwork in terms of data collection and network development. In the 2025 summer term, H2CoVE project partner HTL Kramsach organised three excursions to provide students with practical insights into hydrogen technologies. ...get more information
News
The H2CoVE project hosted a Regional Ecosystem Talk in Vestland, Norway, bringing together 32 participants from educational institutions, industry, and public bodies to discuss skills development for the emerging hydrogen economy. ...get more information
H2CoVE Ecosystem Talk in Vestland: Strengthening Skills and Collaboration for the Hydrogen Economy
The H2CoVE project hosted a Regional Ecosystem Talk in Vestland, Norway, bringing together 32 participants from educational institutions, industry, and public bodies to discuss skills development for the emerging hydrogen economy. ...get more information
News
A training workshop was held on 13 May 2025 at Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck and MPREIS Hydrogen in Völs, attended by truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer. Nikolaus Fleischhacker, CEO of FEN Sustain Systems GmbH and Alexander Kosinski, Head of Service of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, jointly conducted this workshop. ...get more information
HyWest Meets H2Alpin and H2CoVE: Driver Training
A training workshop was held on 13 May 2025 at Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck and MPREIS Hydrogen in Völs, attended by truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer. Nikolaus Fleischhacker, CEO of FEN Sustain Systems GmbH and Alexander Kosinski, Head of Service of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, jointly conducted this workshop. ...get more information
News
On April 8–9, 2025, an international partner meeting of the H2CoVE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) project was held in Tartu, led by TalTech Virumaa College. Over two days, discussions focused on how to advance vocational education in hydrogen technologies and develop the hydrogen ecosystems of partner countries.
Article written by Mare Roosileht Director of TalTech Virumaa College, Estonian regional coordinator ...get more information
Strong Partnerships, Shared Vision – H2Cove Comes Together in Tartu
On April 8–9, 2025, an international partner meeting of the H2CoVE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) project was held in Tartu, led by TalTech Virumaa College. Over two days, discussions focused on how to advance vocational education in hydrogen technologies and develop the hydrogen ecosystems of partner countries.
Article written by Mare Roosileht Director of TalTech Virumaa College, Estonian regional coordinator ...get more information
News
On 27th May 2024, the first Tyrolean H2CoVE “Regional Ecosystem Talk” was held at HTL Kramsach, Glas und Chemie. This Erasmus+ European Project, Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE), aims to equip the European workforce with the right and necessary high-quality vocational skills for industries in the emerging value chains for a hydrogen economy in 5 European regions – Austria, Estonia, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. ...get more information
H2CoVE Project: Ecosystem Talk at HTL Kramsach
On 27th May 2024, the first Tyrolean H2CoVE “Regional Ecosystem Talk” was held at HTL Kramsach, Glas und Chemie. This Erasmus+ European Project, Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE), aims to equip the European workforce with the right and necessary high-quality vocational skills for industries in the emerging value chains for a hydrogen economy in 5 European regions – Austria, Estonia, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. ...get more information
News
On 18th October 2024, the 8th Estonian Hydrogen Day took place. The central theme of the event was the acceleration of the hydrogen economy, the sharing of practical know-how and experience, and regional cooperation. ...get more information
Accelerating the Hydrogen Economy: Insights, Innovation, and Regional Cooperation
On 18th October 2024, the 8th Estonian Hydrogen Day took place. The central theme of the event was the acceleration of the hydrogen economy, the sharing of practical know-how and experience, and regional cooperation. ...get more information
News
The first H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer workshop in Tyrol brought together educators and industry partners to advance hydrogen education. Participants explored the hydrogen value chain, engaged in hands-on hydrogen mobility experiences, and visited key facilities. Interactive discussions helped shape vocational training in hydrogen technologies, marking a step toward sustainable energy expertise. ...get more information
Successful Launch of the H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Tyrol
The first H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer workshop in Tyrol brought together educators and industry partners to advance hydrogen education. Participants explored the hydrogen value chain, engaged in hands-on hydrogen mobility experiences, and visited key facilities. Interactive discussions helped shape vocational training in hydrogen technologies, marking a step toward sustainable energy expertise. ...get more information
News
This ecosystem talk explored survey insights on Ukraine’s hydrogen technology readiness, highlighting ongoing pilot projects and future plans. Key focus areas included stakeholder interviews, skill gaps, regulatory challenges, and the need for enhanced training in green hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and safety. ...get more information
Advancing Hydrogen Readiness in Ukraine: Survey Insights and Future Roadmap
This ecosystem talk explored survey insights on Ukraine’s hydrogen technology readiness, highlighting ongoing pilot projects and future plans. Key focus areas included stakeholder interviews, skill gaps, regulatory challenges, and the need for enhanced training in green hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and safety. ...get more information
News
The visit to the NUL - Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) provided an opportunity to share insights about the Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) project. Discussions with local stakeholders focused on integrating hydrogen technologies into existing photovoltaic microgrids, aiming to enhance energy access for remote mountain communities. ...get more information
Utilising Hydrogen: From Agricultural Innovation to Broader Energy Applications
The visit to the NUL - Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) provided an opportunity to share insights about the Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) project. Discussions with local stakeholders focused on integrating hydrogen technologies into existing photovoltaic microgrids, aiming to enhance energy access for remote mountain communities. ...get more information
News
Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol is at the forefront of vocational training in hydrogen technologies. Located in Tyrol near the German border, the university offers diverse programmes, including Energy & Sustainability Management, and engages in pioneering projects like hydrogen-powered drones and interactive models for schools. ...get more information
Get to know Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol
Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol is at the forefront of vocational training in hydrogen technologies. Located in Tyrol near the German border, the university offers diverse programmes, including Energy & Sustainability Management, and engages in pioneering projects like hydrogen-powered drones and interactive models for schools. ...get more information
News
The National University of Lesotho’s Energy Research Center visited the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck. In collaboration with FH Kufstein Tirol, the visit focused on the Erasmus+ project H2CoVE, which aims to develop high-quality vocational skills for the hydrogen economy across five European regions. Tyrol is represented by FEN Research and partners including FH Kufstein, FEN Systems, klasse!forschung, and HTL Kramsach. The visit also showcased collaboration within the Codex Partnership and included a tour of hydrogen research labs and mobility demonstrations. ...get more information
National University of Lesotho visited Green Energy Center Europe
The National University of Lesotho’s Energy Research Center visited the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck. In collaboration with FH Kufstein Tirol, the visit focused on the Erasmus+ project H2CoVE, which aims to develop high-quality vocational skills for the hydrogen economy across five European regions. Tyrol is represented by FEN Research and partners including FH Kufstein, FEN Systems, klasse!forschung, and HTL Kramsach. The visit also showcased collaboration within the Codex Partnership and included a tour of hydrogen research labs and mobility demonstrations. ...get more information
News
Following the kick-off meeting of the European Project Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) in mid-March in Norway, Tyrolean regional partners gathered on the 9th of April, 2024 at HTL Kramsach to facilitate further task planning within the Tyrol region. ...get more information
Tyrolean partners meet at HTL Kramsach
Following the kick-off meeting of the European Project Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) in mid-March in Norway, Tyrolean regional partners gathered on the 9th of April, 2024 at HTL Kramsach to facilitate further task planning within the Tyrol region. ...get more information
Event Archive
Events
On April 24, 2026, the Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol will take part in Austria’s Long Night of Research (Lange Nacht der Forschung), presenting hydrogen as a key theme of the evening in the nationwide science outreach event. Between 16:00 and 20:00 visitors will have the opportunity to explore how green hydrogen is produced, works and how it can change the world – real in an actual electrolysis and playful in the Minecraft minigame. ...get more information
Hydrogen Innovation at the Long Night of Research in Kufstein
☰ 24.04.2026
⏲ 16:00 to 20:00 (CET)
⚲ Kufstein
On April 24, 2026, the Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol will take part in Austria’s Long Night of Research (Lange Nacht der Forschung), presenting hydrogen as a key theme of the evening in the nationwide science outreach event. Between 16:00 and 20:00 visitors will have the opportunity to explore how green hydrogen is produced, works and how it can change the world – real in an actual electrolysis and playful in the Minecraft minigame. ...get more information
Events
On April 23, 2026, the H2CoVE Project Meeting will bring together project partners in Innsbruck for a focused exchange on progress, collaboration, and future activities within the project. ...get more information
H2CoVE Annual Project Meeting in Innsbruck
☰ 23.04.2026
⏲ 9:00 to 17:00 (CET)
⚲ Innsbruck
On April 23, 2026, the H2CoVE Project Meeting will bring together project partners in Innsbruck for a focused exchange on progress, collaboration, and future activities within the project. ...get more information
Events
As part of the H2CoVE activities, participants will engage in a comprehensive programme in the Tyrol region. On Wednesday, 22nd of April visits to key hydrogen sites are planned, offering a unique opportunity to explore the full value chain, from production and storage to distribution, refuelling, and mobility. ...get more information
Exploring Hydrogen in Practice: Site Visits and H2CoVE Project Meeting in Tyrol
☰ 22.04.2026
⏲ 09:00 to 17:00 (CET)
⚲ Bolzano, Völs and Innsbruck
As part of the H2CoVE activities, participants will engage in a comprehensive programme in the Tyrol region. On Wednesday, 22nd of April visits to key hydrogen sites are planned, offering a unique opportunity to explore the full value chain, from production and storage to distribution, refuelling, and mobility. ...get more information
Events
The H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Programme in Austria brings together two connected learning events on April 21 and April 23, 2026, designed to strengthen hydrogen safety education through practical exchange, collaboration, and applied learning. ...get more information
Event: H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer program
☰ 21.04.2026 to 23.04.2026
⏲ 09:00 to 17:00 (CET)
⚲ Kufstein and Innsbruck
The H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Programme in Austria brings together two connected learning events on April 21 and April 23, 2026, designed to strengthen hydrogen safety education through practical exchange, collaboration, and applied learning. ...get more information
Events
This webinar explores how to establish and sustain regional learning communities in the field of hydrogen education and training. It provides practical guidance on collaborative learning, effective use of programme materials and challenge-based learning approaches to support skills development and long-term knowledge exchange. ...get more information
Workshop: Organising the learning community
☰ 25.03.2026
⏲ 15:00 to 17:00 (CET)
⚲ online (MS Teams link provided upon registration)
This webinar explores how to establish and sustain regional learning communities in the field of hydrogen education and training. It provides practical guidance on collaborative learning, effective use of programme materials and challenge-based learning approaches to support skills development and long-term knowledge exchange. ...get more information
Events
This webinar introduces the fundamental Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) aspects of working with hydrogen. Participants gain a basic understanding of hydrogen properties, typical risks in laboratory and training environments, and key principles for safe handling, storage, and emergency response. ...get more information
Workshop: Hydrogen Safety in Education
☰ 18.03.2026
⏲ 15:00 to 17:00 (CET)
⚲ online (MS Teams link provided upon registration)
This webinar introduces the fundamental Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) aspects of working with hydrogen. Participants gain a basic understanding of hydrogen properties, typical risks in laboratory and training environments, and key principles for safe handling, storage, and emergency response. ...get more information
Events
The green transition needs more workers, especially those with skills and expertise in STEM subjects (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). ...get more information
Webinar: Bringing people outside the workforce into green careers
☰ 12.03.2026 to 12.03.2026
⏲ 10:30 to 11:45 (CET)
⚲ online (MS Teams)
The green transition needs more workers, especially those with skills and expertise in STEM subjects (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). ...get more information
Events
Join us for the opening webinar of the Train the Trainer Programme. This session offers the opportunity to meet the trainer teams, gain an overview of the programme structure, and explore the online learning materials. The webinar will conclude with an open Q&A session, giving participants the chance to ask questions and exchange first insights. ...get more information
Opening Webinar Train the Trainer Programme
☰ 18.02.2026
⏲ 15:00 to 17:00 (CET)
⚲ online (MS Teams link provided upon registration)
Join us for the opening webinar of the Train the Trainer Programme. This session offers the opportunity to meet the trainer teams, gain an overview of the programme structure, and explore the online learning materials. The webinar will conclude with an open Q&A session, giving participants the chance to ask questions and exchange first insights. ...get more information
Events
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—fields that play a key role in shaping the future, from climate solutions and clean energy to digitalisation and advanced manufacturing. Career fairs are a great opportunity to show students what STEM is really about: practical, creative, and full of exciting career paths. ...get more information
Webinar on Arranging STEM Career Fairs!
☰ 15.01.2026
⏲ 10:30 to 12:00 (CET)
⚲ online (MS Teams link provided upon registration)
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—fields that play a key role in shaping the future, from climate solutions and clean energy to digitalisation and advanced manufacturing. Career fairs are a great opportunity to show students what STEM is really about: practical, creative, and full of exciting career paths. ...get more information
Events
To support workforce development in the hydrogen sector, Norwegian partners of the H2CoVE project are conducting a national survey and interviews to identify current and future competence needs. Combined with labour market data from NAV and Statistics Norway, the study will offer detailed insights into skill demands and trends in Norway, and allow comparisons across Europe. Key findings will be shared at a workshop in Bergen on 8 May 2025, with livestream access available. ...get more information
Workshop Norway's Hydrogen Sector Needs
To support workforce development in the hydrogen sector, Norwegian partners of the H2CoVE project are conducting a national survey and interviews to identify current and future competence needs. Combined with labour market data from NAV and Statistics Norway, the study will offer detailed insights into skill demands and trends in Norway, and allow comparisons across Europe. Key findings will be shared at a workshop in Bergen on 8 May 2025, with livestream access available. ...get more information
