Purpose
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.
Canadian Hydrogen Hubs
German Hydrogen Hubs
- Cluster Brennstoffzelle BW
- Steinbeis Innovationszentrum (siz) energieplus
- Zentrum für Energietechnik (ZET) of the University Bayreuth
Program
This project opened 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!
Canadian Hub Delegation to Germany (Bayreuth, Stuttgart, Duisburg, Hannover and more), March 24 to 28, 2025
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).
Unlocking Hydrogen Potential Across Borders
From March 23rd to March 28th, 2025 were honored to embark on a delegation trip as part of the Transatlantic Dialogue on Hydrogen Hubs, visiting key innovation centers in Bayreuth, Stuttgart, Braunschweig, and beyond. Through our transatlantic dialogue project, we had the opportunity to connect complementary hydrogen hubs across Germany and Canada. Our trip kicked off with insightful discussions and site visits, showcasing the cutting-edge research and development in hydrogen technologies. The potential for collaboration was evident from the start.
Featured Canadian Hydrogen Hubs
Our hydrogen journey crossed the Atlantic – with great success.
As part of the Transatlantic Dialogue, a German-Canadian delegation explored key hydrogen ecosystems in Montréal, Vancouver, and Edmonton, building on the momentum of a previous visit by German stakeholders to Bayreuth, Stuttgart, and Braunschweig earlier this year. The goal was clear: to strengthen German-Canadian cooperation on hydrogen technologies by connecting research excellence with industrial innovation across both countries. From academic exchange to the development of concrete projects, the dialogue marked another meaningful step toward a climate-neutral future – grounded in international collaboration, strategic partnerships, and shared expertise.
Impressions from the German-Canadian delegation exploring key hydrogen ecosystems in Montréal, Vancouver, and Edmonton
