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.

At the event, Nikolaus Fleischhacker, CEO of FEN Research provided an overview of the H2CoVE project and the current hydrogen strategies in Tyrol. A detailed overview of the regional development of hydrogen technologies over the last decade and the current status for the reconstruction of the energy system towards climate neutrality and energy autonomy was also given.

A discussion session followed, aimed at identifying the best ways to build a hydrogen network and address regional vocational needs. Moreover, Nikolaus Fleischhacker invited the members of the HTL Kramsach chemistry association to engage in the project and asked them to inform the project team about the needs of their companies and related industrial sectors.

The meeting proved to be a valuable opportunity for industry participants to share their insights. Companies expressed a great interest in the H2CoVE project, acknowledging the importance of preparing for the impending hydrogen market.

FEN Research represents Tyrol, Austria, as the regional coordinator in this project. Other Tyrolean project partners include FEN Systems – representing Green Energy Center Europe, klasse!forschung with MINT Tirol, FH Kufstein Tirol and HTL Kramsach Glas und Chemie.