The Transatlantic Dialogue
The Transatlantic Dialogue
Exchange between Canadian and German regions on the development and expansion of hydrogen hubs
The initiative “Transatlantic Dialogue - Exchange of Canadian and German Regions to Establish and Expand Hydrogen Hubs” focuses on local hydrogen actors in Germany and Canada through a “bottom-up” approach.
Through its regional focus, the initiative promotes a sustainable dialogue, which aims to initiate possible research and business partnerships. Specifically, the initiative brings together six regional hydrogen networks, three of which are in Germany and three in Canada.
As part of the program, we are thrilled to welcome the following hubs as our participants from Canada:
The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub,
and the Vallée de la transition énergétique.
On the German part, we look forward to collaborating with the following leading German hubs:
Das Cluster Brennstoffzelle BW,
Das Steinbeis Innovationszentrum (siz) energieplus,
Und das Zentrum für Energietechnik (ZET) der Universität Bayreuth.
In the selection of regional hydrogen networks, this project aims to bring together hubs with comparable priorities, so that German and Canadian hydrogen hubs form a complementary pair. The project will focus on hydrogen distribution networks and hydrogen applications in the chemical industry and heavy-duty transportation.
This project will open with two webinars open to the general public, for relevant hydrogen stakeholders in Germany and Canada to learn about the participating hubs and the role of the hubs in their broader national hydrogen landscape.
The hubs will then have further opportunities to exchange as part of further webinars, as well as two delegation trips to Germany and Canada in connection with the 2025 Hannover Messe and Hy-FCell (Vancouver). Should you wish to meet the hubs as part of their visits, please feel free to reach out!
In the context of the German-Canadian Hydrogen Alliance, the German hydrogen import strategy, the upcoming Canadian G7 presidency, and Canada's role as a partner country at Hannover Messe 2025, now is the time to expand the cooperation between German and Canadian hydrogen hubs!
Upcoming Program Items:
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Webinar: The Canadian Hydrogen Hub Landscape, November 28th 10:00am.
Please register here.
Please find the agenda here. -
Webinar: The German Hydrogen Hub Landscape, January 16th 10:00am.
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Canadian Hub Delegation to Germany (Bayreuth, Stuttgart, Duisburg, Hannover and more), March 24 to 28, 2025
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German Hub Delegation to Canada (Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal, Trois-Rivières and more), June 9 to 13, 2025
Previous events:
The project is supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany, funded by the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
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