Our Partners

The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is the coordinator of the H2B:IMPACT project and is also responsible for dissemination and communication. Through its Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation, Bremen brings the policy, infrastructure and port expertise needed to advance the hydrogen economy in the region and establish a resilient hydrogen valley. As a federal state, Bremen is well connected nationally and internationally and maintains close ties with stakeholders across the region. This network strengthens its role in coordinating the project and aligning it with the wider hydrogen ecosystem. Though Germany’s smallest federal state, Bremen is one of the country’s spearheads in building up the hydrogen economy.

Visit us: https://www.wirtschaft.bremen.de/

New Energy Coalition (NEC) brings extensive experience in developing hydrogen value chains, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and connecting stakeholders across the energy transition. Based in the Northern Netherlands, it brings together businesses, knowledge institutions, and public authorities through its triple-helix network. As the initiator and programme coordinator of HEAVENN, Europe’s first Hydrogen Valley, NEC has developed strong expertise in integrated hydrogen value chains and in translating regional experience into knowledge and approaches for replication.

As co-lead of replication activities, NEC contributes its practical experience and lessons learned from HEAVENN to supporting the transfer and adaptation of successful approaches to other regions. Its broad network connects the Bremen Hydrogen Valley with expertise, partnerships, and developments across the wider European hydrogen landscape, while its role as a member of the Advisory Board provides a strategic perspective on Hydrogen Valley development and management.

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Since 1954, the ISL has been an application-oriented research institute in Bremen and Bremerhaven focusing on logistics, port management, and shipping. For nearly 15 years, the ISL has been addressing the topic of hydrogen and has since worked on numerous hydrogen-related projects at the regional, national, and European levels. Within H2B:IMPACT, the ISL serves as the technical coordinator and oversees the construction, commissioning, and operation of the demonstration and scaling projects in the Valley.

Visit us: https://www.isl.org/en

From the outset, Green Fuels has consistently pursued the goal of implementing concrete, economically viable projects for the production, storage, and utilization of green hydrogen based on renewable energy. Central to this effort is the development of local and regional value chains—a key lever for fostering public acceptance while simultaneously driving decarbonization across the mobility, industrial, and heating sectors.

Green Fuels thus exemplifies a new generation of corporate responsibility, where experience and a spirit of innovation go hand in hand. As a “senior start-up,” the company demonstrates that successfully mastering the challenges of the energy transition requires not youth, but rather drive, foresight, and a clear plan—all while remaining rooted in the region, open to diverse technologies, and deeply committed to sustainability.

Fundación CIRCE is a leading European research and technology centre specialised in energy transition, industrial decarbonisation and sustainable energy systems. With extensive expertise in energy modelling, optimisation, renewable energy integration and decision-support tools, CIRCE contributes to the development of innovative solutions that accelerate the transition towards a climate-neutral economy. Through its participation in numerous European research and innovation initiatives, CIRCE supports industry and public authorities in designing efficient, resilient and sustainable energy ecosystems.

In H2B:IMPACT, CIRCE plays a key role in the modelling, monitoring and optimisation of the Bremen Hydrogen Valley. Its work focuses on developing advanced models to analyse hydrogen production, storage, distribution and consumption across the valley, enabling the assessment of operational and scaling scenarios. CIRCE contributes to the integration of the different hydrogen value chains through optimisation and simulation tools that support efficient decision-making and system interoperability. In the later stages of the project, CIRCE will also support the development of the Bremen Hydrogen Valley 2050 Masterplan, providing technical and strategic insights to maximise the long-term environmental, economic and energy impacts of the initiative.

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The Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) was founded in March 2000, it is a legal entity governed by private law with non-profit status, supervised by the Greek Ministry of Development. CERTH is participating in H2BImpact through the Chemical Process Engineering Research Institute, one of CERTH’s founding members. CPERI/CERTH’s mission is to conduct high calibre basic and applied research, to develop novel technologies and products and to pursue scientific and technological excellence in Clean Energy, Environment and Climate, Sustainable Industry and Bioengineering.

In H2B:IMPACT, CPERI drives the interoperability, monitoring, and modelling efforts for the Bremen Hydrogen Valley. Utilising its in-house INTEMA.grid platform, CPERI conducts targeted physics-based dynamic simulations to evaluate the design, dimensioning, and expected operational performance of the new infrastructure. Beyond modelling, CPERI leads the project’s impact assessment and KPI tracking, assessing the technical, environmental, and societal outcomes of the deployed hydrogen value chains to measure the ecosystem’s overall success.

Visit us: https://www.certh.gr/root.en.aspx

KIWA is a leading testing, inspection and certification organization specializing in verifying and validating new technologies, processes and products for market introduction. KIWA offers comprehensive services, including normative framework assessments, design reviews, pre-certification, and full certification, also in the hydrogen space. Expertise encompasses conformity testing both on-site and in multiple laboratories spread around the world, with the ultimate goal of guaranteeing safety for operators and end users.

KIWA offers over 220 services in the fields of inspection, certification, conformity assessment and training. Within H2B:IMPACT, KIWA will lead the Safety Management and Risk Assessment, the safety validation and compliance verification and the pre-certification of hydrogen production against RFNBO criteria.

Visit us: https://www.kiwa.com/de/en-de/

The Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum (ttz) in Bremerhaven is an independent research institute with extensive expertise in the fields of food and resource efficiency. As part of the H2B:Impact project, the ttz is contributing its expertise, particularly in the area of water treatment using membrane distillation for electrolysers, thereby helping to develop efficient and sustainable solutions for the hydrogen economy. As an application-oriented research institute, the ttz acts as an important interface between science and industry and supports the transfer of research findings into industrial practice. Through close collaboration with companies and scientific partners, the ttz promotes the development and implementation of innovative technologies.

Visit us: https://ttz-bremerhaven.de/

STAM is an engineering and technology consulting SME. STAM is involved in hydrogen related projects ranging from feasibility studies to assess the potential of future installations, basic engineering design of hydrogen production plants, modelling of assets and supply chains as well as the identification of the most promising manufacturing and process automation options for giga-factories considering the entire product life cycle and total quality assurance through predictive maintenance and continuous commissioning. STAM has contributed to studies in the field of safety and security of critical infrastructures, modelling of complex logistics scenarios, application of hydrogen technologies in energy intensive industries, use of fuel cells in the built environment and hydrogen valleys. Furthermore, STAM is specialised in the definition of business models and viable business cases.

Visit us: https://www.stamtech.com/

Aragon Hydrogen Foundation (FHa)

FHa is a private non-for-profit technological centre promoted by the Regional Government of Aragon (Spain), other public bodies and private companies. Its team manages research and development projects in cooperation with regional, national, and EU companies.

FHa has been supporting the regional strategy for the uptake of H2 and fuel cell technologies, publishing the Hydrogen Master Plan in Aragon, and showcasing the whole H2 chain from production to the efficient use, from renewable sources. FHa also develops training from students to technicians and demonstration und communication activities.

Visit us:https://hidrogenoaragon.org/en/

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of Germany’s leading organizations for applied research and plays a central role in the innovation process. Its research focuses on key technologies of strategic importance for the future and on transferring research results into industry. With more than 30,000 employees at 74 institutes and research institutions, Fraunhofer closely connects scientific research with the needs of industry and society. Its core business model is contract research, which ensures a strong market orientation and close cooperation with industry and public-sector clients.

https://www.fraunhofer.de/en.html

Fraunhofer IFAM is one of Europe’s leading independent research institutes in the fields of adhesive technology, surfaces, shaping and functional materials. The institute develops application-oriented solutions for sectors such as mobility, energy, aviation, maritime technologies, medical technology and the life sciences, combining this with many years of experience in professional training and technology transfer. In the field of hydrogen, Fraunhofer IFAM conducts research across the entire value chain – from sustainable production via electrolysis, through transport and storage, to its use in fuel cell systems. On this basis, the institute offers practical training courses in the field of hydrogen technology. Fraunhofer IFAM brings this unique combination of research, application and training to the H2B:IMPACT project to support specialists and managers in applying hydrogen technologies in everyday business practice.

https://www.ifam.fraunhofer.de/en.html

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES

The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES conducts application-oriented research for a sustainable future. The focus topics of the Fraunhofer IWES are offshore, hydrogen, test infrastructure and digitalization. The research work in these future-oriented key technologies plays a central role in the innovation process and strengthens the business location for the benefit of our society by transferring the research results to industry. More than 400 employees at nine locations are developing innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks, and increase cost efficiency.

Visit us: https://www.iwes.fraunhofer.de/en.html

EUROGATE Container Terminal Bremerhaven is one of the project partners in H2B and provides the operational environment for testing hydrogen-powered port equipment under real-life conditions. As part of the project, EUROGATE will demonstrate a hydrogen-powered straddle carrier equipped with a fuel cell system in daily container handling operations at the Bremerhaven terminal. The tests will generate valuable operational data on performance, reliability, hydrogen consumption, refuelling processes and maintenance requirements. By evaluating the practical and economic viability of hydrogen technology in demanding terminal operations, EUROGATE contributes important insights for the future decarbonisation and potential scaling of hydrogen-powered container handling equipment.

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Testia, an Airbus company, brings over 30 years of expertise in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Materials & Processes (M&P). Operating across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, the company delivers certified trainings and qualifications, worldwide inspection services, engineering and consultancy support, inspection products as well as inspection tools management.

As a trusted end-to-end partner for structural integrity, Testia supports global industries throughout the entire product lifecycle – from manufacturing to ongoing maintenance. Beyond core inspection services, Testia is a seasoned provider of technical education, ensuring that both new and experienced inspection personnel build and refine the technical competence required to reliably execute inspections. This educational focus is built on the company’s deep expertise in navigating and applying technical codes, regulations and standards.

From its German entity headquartered in Bremen, Testia leverages this comprehensive background to actively shape innovative solutions and technical training that ensure safety in future-oriented technologies.

Visit Testia at https://www.testia.com/

Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy

The Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy is contributing to the accompanying social science research as part of the H2B:IMPACT project. Such a transformation can only succeed with public support. The research team is analysing public perception and investigating local acceptance of hydrogen technologies in Bremen and the surrounding area. The empirical findings will be incorporated into future information and participation initiatives. The aim is to increase public knowledge, promote transparent dialogue and foster a sound understanding of the project and the regional hydrogen economy. TheWuppertal Institute researches and develops inter- and transdisciplinary frameworks, strategies and tools for transformation processes towards sustainable development at the interface between society, the economy and politics.

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Faculty of Business Studies and Economics: Chair of Economics of Innovation and Structural Change

The University of Bremen, through the Faculty of Business Studies and Economics, participates within H2B by providing the project’s economic analysis perspective. Its work focuses on the viability, market uptake, and long-term scale-up potential of hydrogen applications across the Bremen Hydrogen Valley. The faculty assesses how hydrogen demand may emerge from the interaction of technology, costs, infrastructure, supply conditions, and user adoption. This contribution supports the consortium by linking testbed-level evidence with business-case development, demand outlooks, and strategic planning for Bremen’s hydrogen economy.

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Faculty of Business Studies and Economics – Universität Bremen

www.uni-bremen.de/guenther/home

Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI)

The Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI), hosted by the University of Strathclyde is the strategic integration of two of Scotland’s long-established collaborative Partnerships, the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP), and the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering (SRPe), and comprises 14 Scottish Universities working collaboratively with industry, public sector and government to maximise impact in energy and engineering research and innovation.

Through a focused approach, SPEERI raises the profile of Scottish energy and engineering research, adding value for SPEERI’s Scottish University Partners and bringing the benefits of innovation to external stakeholders in industry, public sector and wider society.

As the Scottish replication partner on this project, our role is to raise the profile of the project and its outcomes across our extensive network and identify ways for the Scottish and wider UK hydrogen ecosystem to engage with H2B:IMPACT.

Visit us: https://www.speeri.ac.uk/

HELLENiQ Petroleum S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY, participates in the H2B:IMPACT project as an industrial partner and replicator. HELLENiQ ENERGY is a leading integrated energy Group in Southeast Europe, operating in eight countries with a diversified portfolio spanning the entire energy value chain. The Group is actively advancing the energy transition through innovation, emerging technologies, and low-carbon energy solutions, with the ambition of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Building on the flagship Hydrogen Valley in the Federal State of Bremen, HELLENiQ Petroleum S.A. will support the transfer, adaptation, and replication of innovative hydrogen solutions in other EU regions. Its contribution will focus on innovation management, the integration of emerging technologies, the development of hydrogen expertise, and bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application. This participation reflects HELLENiQ ENERGY’s strategic vision and strong commitment to accelerating the energy transition.

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