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The Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ and the EEN UK are organizing a three-day information and cooperation trip on the subject of hydrogen with around 15 highly innovative British companies from the field of hydrogen technologies.
The current geopolitical and economic upheavals in international trade clearly show that resilience is created through new partnerships, fresh impetus and joint innovation. The future field of hydrogen in particular offers enormous opportunities.
Just in time for Christmas, the Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ is welcoming a delegation from the British innovation agency Innovate UK together with around 15 highly innovative British companies from the hydrogen sector. The UK and Germany are among the most active players in the European hydrogen market. They have therefore reaffirmed their strategic cooperation through a joint declaration on hydrogen partnership and extensive funding and financing programs are available in the field of hydrogen.
Aim of the delegation trip
To network Bavarian and British companies and research institutions, explore market opportunities in the UK and lay the foundations for long-term cooperation.
Day 1 - Monday, 1.12.2025 - Nuremberg
09:00 - 12:15 Kick-off event: Hydrogen Technologies & Innovations - Bavaria & UK (separate registration required)
- 08:30 - 08:55 Registration & coffee
- 09:00 - 10:25 Expert Talks
- Welcome and Introduction:
- Moderation: Patricia Ruppert, EEN@Bayern Innovativ
- Dr. Markus Döbbelin, EEN@Bayern Innovativ
- Dr. Ulla Uebler, Bayern Innovativ
- Christopher Ziegler, Bayern Innovativ
- Sarah Pagan, Isabella Panovic, Jens Böhm, Innovate UK
- Introduction of H2.B, Presentation of Hydrogen Project Highlights in Bavaria, Carolin Reiser, Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B)
- Introduction of BayFOR, Hydrogen Related Funding Programmes & Projects, Dr. Nico Riemann, Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR)
Impulse Notes:
- Innovations in Hydrogen Storage and Hydrogen Infrastructure, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Ulmer, OHM Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences
- Developing a Hydrogen Landscape , Dr. Rudi Kaiser, Ralph Troppmann, Robert Bosch GmbH
- 10:25 - 10:40 Coffee Break
- 10:40 - 11:00 H2.UniA – Hydrogen Projects: From Materials and Resources to Applications for Climate-neutral Energy Supply, Prof. Dr. Richard Weihrich, University of Augsburg
- 11:00 - 12:00 Meet & Match – Company Pitching
- 12:00 - 13:00 Networking with “Fränkisch Tapas”
- 13:00 - 13:15 Closing Summary
- 14:30 - 16:30 Company visit: Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies, Erlangen
- 16:30 - 17:00 Transfer
- 17:30 - 18:30 Visit of Nuremberg historical centre
- from 19:00 Dinner at Goldenes Posthorn
Day 2 - Tuesday, 2.12.2025 - Ingolstadt & Munich
- 09:00 - 10:00 Traveling from Nuremberg to Schweitenkirchen
- 10:00 - 11:30 Company Visit: Ostermeier H2ydrogen Solutions GmbH
- 11:30 - 12:00 Transfer to Garching near Munich
- 12:00 - 14:00 Visit TUM – Technical University Munich, Chair of Energy Systems - CES with Light Catering
- 14:00 - 14:30 Transfer
- 14:30 - 16:30 BMW Group & Networking with Start-up Garage of BMW
- 17:30 - 18.15 Return to Munich
- 18:30 - 22:00 Dinner at Hofbräuhaus and Visit of the Munich Christkindlmarkt
Day 3 - Wednesday, 3.12.2025 - Gilching & Augsburg
- 09:00 - 09:15 Welcome coffee and registration in Augsburg
- 09:00 -09:15 Augsburg Innovationspark, Technology Centre (TZA) and Bayern Innovativ
- “Welcome and introduction by Bayern Innovativ” Dr. Sonja Angloher-Reichelt, Bayern Innovativ, Enterprise Europe Network
- “Patent insights on hydrogen technologies” Abelina Ellert, Bayern Innovativ, Patents & CE
- 09:00 - 09:15 Hydrogen technology region Augsburg, Martina Medrano, Regio Augsburg Wirtschaft A³ – regional economy development agency & Dr. Kristin Wirth CCI Bavarian Swabia
- 09:30 - 10:00 Welcome to Innovation Park Augsburg/ Technology, Centre and guided technikum-tour, Wolfgang Hehl, Innovation Park Augsburg
- 10:00 - 10:25 Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of a Hydrogen-Cooled Axial Flux Motor: A Joint Project of TH Augsburg and HS Kempten" (Prof. Dr.- Ing. André Baeten, TTZ Gersthofen)
- 10:25 - 10:50 Sustainable power that matters - Powering, protecting and connecting the modern world”, (Tobias Schnell, Rolls Royce Solutions Augsburg)
- 10:50 - 11:15 Moving Big Things to Zero - Decarbonization with Everllence Solutions (Dr.-Ing. Florian Gruschwitz , Everllence)
- 11:15 - 11:30 MAI Carbon – Leading Edge Cluster for Carbon Composites (Sven Blanck, Composites United e.V., leading-edge cluster MAI Carbon)
- 10:40 - 12:00 Speed Networking (Martina Medrano)
- 12:00 - 13:00 Networking & Fingerfood
- 13:00 - 13:30 Transfer
- 13:30 - 15:15 Maintenance depot (Betriebshof) of the Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) – Hydrogen train live
- Introduction into the technology, operation and mainatainance and ongoing applied research of the hydrogen train (Mireo Plus H): by the BRB, Siemens, Mobility and DB Energie
- View of the hydrogen train (Mireo Plus H) and technical intro inside the train by Siemens Mobility - Showcase live refueling of the hydrogen train (Mireo Plus H) – by DB Energie
- Short drive with the hydrogen train to Augsburg Main Station (15 m)
- 15:15 - 15:30 Transfer
- 15:30 - 16:45 Visit of the research hall for Hydrogen-Cooled Axial Flux Motor (Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Baeten, Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
- 17:30 - 18:30 Farewell at the famous Christkindlesmarkt Augsburg
Departure to Baden-Württemberg
Carnot Ltd
Circular Refining And Products Company Ltd
DRIFT Energy Ltd
Electric Aviation Group Ltd
Engas Global Ltd
Green eFuels Ltd
Hydrixon LTD
Hypermotive Limited
Innervated Vehicle Engineering Limited
Mechara Technologies Ltd
SensiPhi Ltd
ULEMCo Ltd
Unitrove Innovation Limited
Venuza Future Energy Ltd
Bavaria is one of Europe's leading regions in the field of hydrogen technologies. With a strong research landscape, a growing infrastructure and a dense network of industry, science and the public sector, Bavaria offers ideal conditions for international cooperation.
- Strong clusters & networks: Initiatives such as the Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B), the Hy+ network of the Nuremberg metropolitan region or the energy technology cluster of Bayern Innovativ specifically promote the exchange between industry, research and politics.
- Leading research institutions: The Technical University of Munich (TUM), the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg (HI ERN) and the Energy Campus Nuremberg (EnCN) are driving innovation in the fields of electrolysis, LOHC technology and hydrogen storage.
- Industrial excellence: Companies such as Everllence (formerly: MAN Energy Solutions), Schaeffler, Bosch and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies are developing scalable solutions for the production, storage and use of green hydrogen.
Further information:
Bavarian Hydrogen Strategy 2.0 - Energy Plan Bavaria 2040
Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
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- Where are the best opportunities for exporting your technologies to the UK?
- In which areas can strategic gaps in Bavaria be closed by attracting British technology companies?
Use the results of this analysis for your faster and more targeted innovation development!
