Our Current Industrial Partners
- Next to the academic partners, we will set up and extend a network of industry partners to contribute to the H2-Markets project. A strategic partner in building up the network will be the Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and Morocco. Both chambers have already significant activities in the area, which will be linked to the H2-Markets project. Furthermore, we already have business partners in all partner countries. The network of business partners will be extended during the project duration.
- AHK Egypt organised, for example, virtual information trip to give energy experts from Egypt a comprehensive overview on the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen in Germany. For the summer of 2023, the chamber is planning, together with the AHK Morocco, a delegation trip to Germany to bring Egyptian and Moroccan companies together with partners from Germany. The development of cooperation in the field of hydrogen will therefore be a central focus for both chambers in Egypt and Morocco in the coming months and years.
- In addition, the AHK Egypt is also currently setting up an internship platform as part of the "Special Initiative on Training and Employment". The chamber will provide students of the project partners with access to the platform. The H2-Markets project will promote the platform at universities in Egypt. Furthermore, we will build up a special sector of the platform for internships in the green hydrogen sector.
- The German Chamber of Commerce in Morocco is already a strategic partner in the DAAD ADENIN project (2020-2023) between the UM5R and UoC. In addition, the chamber in Morocco cooperates closely with the GIZ within the framework of the "Special Initiative on Training and Employment". A business desk has been set up at the AHK Morocco to advise Moroccan and European companies on the instruments and offers of the special initiative in order to create jobs in Morocco.
- The University of Cologne will furthermore use its presence in Cairo to link the H2-Markets activities to local initiatives and platforms. As we did already during the DAAD BaSEF project, we will cooperate with the Cairo Climate Talks (CCT), a German-Egyptian environmental platform founded in 2011 as a cooperation project between the German Embassy in Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) and other organisations. Furthermore, events can be linked to DAAD Cosimena clusters of the DAAD Regional Office Cairo.
Industrial Partners Benefits
Why to Join the H2-Markets Project?
Access to Cutting-Edge Research and Development
Business partners will have early access to innovative technologies and research findings in the green hydrogen sector, enhancing their own product development and competitive edge.
Networking Opportunities
Participation in a vast network of industry and academic experts, offering opportunities for strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange, and collaboration on both regional and international levels.
Market Insights and Trends
Gain insights into market demands, regulatory environments, and emerging trends within the green hydrogen sector, informed by comprehensive academic and industry research.
Talent Recruitment and Development
Access to a pool of highly skilled graduates and professionals through the internship platform, facilitating the recruitment of talented individuals with specialized knowledge in green hydrogen technologies.
Policy Influence
Opportunity to contribute to discussions and policy-making processes related to green hydrogen, leveraging the network’s collective expertise to influence policies that benefit the industry.
Sustainability Goals Achievement
Support for businesses in achieving their sustainability and CSR objectives by participating in a project that contributes significantly to environmental sustainability and green energy transition.
Industrial Partners Requirements
Do you want to become part of the H2-Markets network to shape the education experts for a future hydrogen market?
You are a company active in the hydrogen market (all along the production chain from producing renewable energy for hydrogen production to export and market analysis)
You are able to offer at least one internship for a student of the hydrogen project per year
You are interested in giving at least one presentation on the latest developments in hydrogen at the partner university per year
Join Our Growing Network
Are you interested in becoming a part of a dynamic and innovative network at the forefront of the green hydrogen sector? We welcome your enthusiasm and are keen to explore synergies. To initiate the process of joining our network, we invite you to complete the form provided. This will be your first step towards leveraging the collaborative opportunities within the H2-Markets project. Our team is dedicated to reviewing submissions promptly and will reach out to you to discuss the potential of our partnership. Take this opportunity to connect with leaders in academia and industry, and to contribute to the pioneering field of green hydrogen.