About
Welcome to CLEANHYPRO, Horizon Europe project addressing the pressing need for efficient, sustainable hydrogen production. In light of ambitious European climate targets, hydrogen is emerging as a key player in decarbonizing our energy systems.
CLEANHYPRO brings together 28 organizations from 11 European countries, offering cutting-edge materials, advanced technologies, and services through a unified Test Bed. Our mission is to provide an accessible entry point for industrial partners, especially SMEs, to adopt breakthrough electrolysis technologies with minimized costs and risks, speeding up market adoption.
In collaboration with the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Centre (EGHAC), CLEANHYPRO is poised to drive market-creating innovations, contributing significantly to Europe’s green hydrogen production objectives. Join us on this transformative journey toward a sustainable, decarbonized future.
Objectives
Our primary objective is to develop and organize a sustainable Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) for electrolysis materials and components, providing a network of facilities and services through a Single Entry Point (SEP) to companies. Our main goal is to upscale and upgrade 9 Pilot Lines from past investments at Regional, National, and European levels, fostering a future sustainable manufacturing ecosystem. Complemented by technological and non-technological services, we aim to support companies in the further development of marketable electrolysis materials and components.
The core objectives of CLEANHYPRO are driven by our commitment to provide advanced
electrolysis products and services. We recognize the importance of:
Developing high-level and reliable electrolysis materials and components across the entire value chain
Catering to the market’s demands for improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced durability
Offering a comprehensive package that includes non-technical services to accelerate innovation, ensuring industrial success
Providing differentiation through a multi-material approach, four primary electrolysis technologies, various cell geometries, and key materials and components
Open Innovation Test Bed
CLEANHYPRO OITB offers a holistic and sustainable solution consisting in a network of up-graded public and private pilot facilities for the development, testing and upscaling of advanced electrolysis materials and components to meet industrial requirements and target improved industrial productivity.
This solution proposes a catalogue of Open facilities, capabilities and services to the European SMEs willing to develop advanced electrolysis materials and components in industrial environments and an Open and combinatorial innovation ecosystem.
Pilots Lines
MEA testing line
Encompasses CCB manufacturing
and MEA assembly up to characterisation of single cell AEM (2 cm2, 25 cm2)
CLEANHYPRO Show Cases
CLEANHYPRO will demonstrate through 4 different showcases the performance of the PLs and surrounding services. This will serve to debug the operative capabilities of the OITB. The showcases are industrially relevant and prove the potential of CLEANHYPRO for the future.
Show case 1
Advanced Alkaline Electrolysis (AEL) cell components, short-stack
and their testing
Show case 2
Advanced Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) electrolysis cells and short-stacks
Show case 3
Advanced Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysis cells and short-stacks
Show case 4
Advanced Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC)
and short-stacks
Workplan
Development and Organisation of the OITB: Upgrade of Facilities (Including in-line Quality Control), Specs and Services
Setup of SEP for Sustainability and Management of the Ecosystem
Validation of OITB Facilities, Capabilities, and Services: Industrial Showcases
Validation of the SEP: Set-Up of Open Calls and Democases Development
Sustainability Planning and Customer Relationship
Dissemination, Clustering, and Exploitation
Project Coordination and Management
Consortium
CLEANHYPRO OITB offers a holistic and sustainable solution consisting in a network of up-graded public and private pilot facilities for the development, testing and upscaling of advanced electrolysis materials and components to meet industrial requirements and target improved industrial productivity.
This solution proposes a catalogue of Open facilities, capabilities and services to the European SMEs willing to develop advanced electrolysis materials and components in industrial environments and an Open and combinatorial innovation ecosystem.
Meet our Partners
TECNALIA Research & Innovation is a private, independent, non-profit applied research centre of international excellence. TECNALIA is the leading private and independent research and technology organization in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, whose mission is to transform technology into GDP to improve people’s quality of life, by creating business opportunities for companies, being member of BRTA (Basque Research and Technology Alliance).
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, AEM showcase participation, LCA analysis, Project coordination and leading WP7.
STAM is an engineering firm specialized in the high-tech sector. They provide turnkey solutions in the following areas: Space & Defence, Security & Transport, Energy & Environment, and Industry & Automation.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: SEP role in CLEANHYPRO. Leading data management activities. WP2&WP5 leader
EIT InnoEnergy is the innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europes upported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. EIT InnoEnergy brings people and resources together, catalysing and accelerating the energy transition. They develop new ideas, products and solutions that make a real difference, and new businesses and people to deliver them to market.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Regulatory activities, support to SEP definition, access to investors.
The CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (“Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives”). It is a public body established in October 1945 by General de Gaulle. A leader in research, development and innovation, the CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, AEM showcase participation, SMF. WP1 leader.
TNO is an independent organisation for applied research. They connect people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way. Their goal is to connect, change and accelerate: Innovation for life.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, PEM showcase participation, leading the virtual lab on characterisation.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is the leading research and technology company in the Nordic countries. Their research and innovation services give their partners, both private and public, all over the world a competitive edge. They pave the way for the future by developing new smart technologies, profitable solutions and innovation services.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, SOEC showcase participation, leading the virtual lab on modelling.
IREC is the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research, a CERCA institute. Its mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of our society implementing industrial competitiveness, generating scientific knowledge and building technology around energy related issues. IREC works on Applied Research (aimed at generating knowledge within groups of the Institute, with an intermediate-term or long-term goal in mind), and on Technology Research (focused on collaboration with Industry to create new technical solutions to bring science and technology to the innovation). The Institute’s position is defined by the balance and interaction between these two approaches.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, SOEC showcase participation. WP3 leader.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is the world’s leading applied research organization. By prioritizing key technologies for the future and commercializing its findings in business and industry, it plays a major role in the innovation process. A trailblazer and trendsetter in innovative developments and research excellence, it is helping shape our society and our future. Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany. Around 30,800 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers, work with an annual research budget of roughly €3.0 billion, €2.6 billion of which is designated as contract research.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, AEL and PEM showcases participation.
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Their mission is at the heart of key challenges: quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. Through their wide range of expertise, impartiality and independence, they foster confidence between companies, public authorities and clients.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Leading the definition and assessment of schemes of certification; definition of testing protocols.
PNO Consultants realises financing solutions for innovation, research and investment ambitions. Together with their customers, they develop innovative projects, apply for public or private financing and provide support in the implementation of these projects. Their activities bring them into contact with the most diverse themes such as energy, chemistry, ICT, healthcare and nutrition. From 8 branches in the Netherlands, approximately 175 specialists work every day for interesting customers: from small to very large, from entrepreneurs to public institutions. PNO is internationally active with 20 branches throughout Europe.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Leading market & exploitation activities. Supporting TECNALIA in management. WP4 leader.
CerPoTech applies spray pyrolysis, a soft chemistry technique with a great potential, to produce high quality, multi-component ceramic oxide powders.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Development of ceramic materials for SOEC showcase.
3DCeram Sinto is a French-tech that brings together a range of experts in the field of materials and processes for the 3D printing of advanced ceramic objects. 20 years’ experience of 3D Printing of complex ceramic parts led 3DCeram Sinto to build an extensive products and services portfolio, including a high-end ceramic 3D Printer – with the Ceramaker® range – and gold standard support with “à-la-carte” trainings. 3DCeram has become an engineering company that now offers turnkey solutions for the 3D fabrication of advanced ceramic parts, for diverse rigorous fields such as aerospace and aviation, biomedical industry or luxury.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Development of ceramic materials for SOEC showcase.
F6S is a leading global founder and startup network that helps public sector entities around the world to promote, communicate and disseminate technical and research projects. F6S stands for F-ounder-S. Our mission is to help founders and startups grow to solve the world’s pressing social, economic, environmental, sustainability and innovation problems. In addition to F6S’ work with governmental entities, we also work with corporates, investors, research institutions, programs, universities and others in the global startup ecosystem. F6S tools deliver company growth through grants, partnerships, funding, investment, pilot contracts, partnerships, jobs & talent recruitment and company services.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Leading Dissemination & Communication activities; access to investors. WP6 leader.
The Agfa-Gevaert Group develops, manufactures and distributes an extensive range of analogue and digital imaging systems and IT solutions, mainly for the printing industry and the healthcare sector, as well as for specific industrial applications.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Development of innovative membranes for AEL showcase.
SparkNano is an OEM equipment supplier which uses Spatial ALD technology for deposition of high-quality ultrathin layers. They design, manufacture and commercialize Spatial ALD tools that deposit nano-scale thin film materials. They continuously work to support their customers by solving problems related to scarce material use and performance of batteries, electrolysers, fuel cells and displays.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line design and upgrading.
BTU C-S is a young university dedicated to face current scientific challenges in the fields of energy efficiency, cyber-physical systems, bioengineering, environment, health, smart regions and heritage. They are offering over 70 Bachelor, Master, PhD and international programs.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in AEL Showcase testing high-pressure AEL cells/stacks
Founded in 2001, Elcogen is a manufacturer of clean energy technology that delivers affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity. Elcogen develops and supplies the technology that sits at the heart of energy security and transition away from fossil fuels. They are focused on driving net-zero ambitions forward with a core, reversible technology that converts fuel sources into emission-free energy and emission-free energy into green hydrogen. Their solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) technology offers an efficient solution to green hydrogen production, reducing commercial costs so customers can deliver affordable energy solutions to meet net-zero targets.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in SOEC showcase. Development and testing of cells/stacks.
Enapter is a rapidly-growing energy technology company based in Pisa, Italy with offices in Germany and Thailand. They develop and produce Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysers for green hydrogen production from water and renewable electricity, enabling low-cost green hydrogen production at any scale.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in AEM showcase. Testing of AEM stacks.
McPhy is a front runner within electrolysis technology and hydrogen refueling stations. More than 200 highly experienced, multi-skilled employees today contribute to carrying out complex projects representing numerous technological, industrial, environmental and economic challenges.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in AEL showcase. Testing of AEL stacks.
Mondragon Assembly is an international group specialist in the development of automation and assembly solutions. The parent company in Spain, which is a cooperative, was created in 1977, one of the pioneers in the development of production and assembly technologies.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line design and upgrading.
Syensqo is a leading science company whose ground-breaking technologies revolutionize the way we live. Their purpose is to advance human progress while cultivating a future for the planet that is not only safer and cleaner, but also inherently more sustainable, driven by the principles of circular economy.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in PEM and AEM showcases. Development of membranes and ionomers for electrode formulation.
VSParticle accelerates materials development to power next-generation products. Their technology enables the generation of nanoparticles from pure materials, which are synthesized and deposited at the push of a button. This allows university researchers and commercial R&D teams across the world to create new materials combinations that form the basis of new, revolutionary solutions.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Pilot line upgrading/upscaling, PEM showcase participation.
Founded in 1923, De Nora is an Italian multinational company listed on the Euronext Milan stock exchange, specializing in electrochemistry, a leader in sustainable technologies, and has a vital role in the industrial green hydrogen production chain.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in AEL showcase. Development of AEL electrodes.
Hoeller Electrolyzer was founded to develop, to manufacture and to sell PEM-electrolysis-stacks which are needed by OEMs of systems that produce “green hydrogen”, i.e. for storing regenerative energy in the form of hydrogen.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in PEM showcase. Testing of PEM stacks.
Umicore is a leading circular materials technology company with an extensive expertise in the fields of material science, chemistry and metallurgy. Their overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on the ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils our mission: “materials for a better life”.
Role in CLEANHYPRO: Participation in PEM and AEM showcases. Development of electrocatalysts.
