H2CoVE
5 European regions join forces to train workers for the hydrogen economy.
Goal
H2CoVE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) focuses on establishing an international H2 Network, developing 18+ H2 skill cards, and organizing regional and European forums. It will train 150+ teachers, develop courses, involve 100+ students in HIVE, and support 12+ H2 theses.
Description
The H2CoVE project accelerates the energy and digital transition by closing skills gaps in the hydrogen economy. The project ensures that vocational education and training (VET) are aligned with the needs of emerging hydrogen technologies. By creating a networking platform for SMEs, it facilitates connections and knowledge sharing, boosts investment confidence, and supports infrastructure development. Regional expertise is shared across Europe to foster innovation in skills development and the hydrogen industry.
Our role
We are the regional coordinator for Noord-Nederland and lead Work Package 4 (H2VEN Excellence Network). This work package promotes collaboration and innovation in hydrogen skills by involving individuals, educational institutions, and businesses. Key activities include developing a regional vocational education ecosystem, knowledge sharing at the European Forum, organizing career events, and establishing an H2VEN platform.
Partners
Next to New Energy Coalition the consortium consists of the following partners: Vestland County Council, Vestland Higher Vocational College, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Sustainable Energy AS, Saga Fjordbase AS, Hanze, Noorderpoort, Drenthe College, FEN Research GmbH, FEN Sustain Systems GmbH, FHS Kufstein Tirol Bildungs GmbH, Klasse! Forschung- bildung Trifft Forschung & Innovation, HTL Kramsach, Glas und Chemie, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonian Aviation Academy, Tartu Vocational College, SkyCorp Ltd., Institute of Higher Education King Danylo University, Professional College of King Danylo University, Precarpathian Eco-energy Cluster.
Satellite CoVE within the H2Excellence network
New Energy Coalition has joined the H2CoVE H2Excellence network. The H2Excellence consortium specializes in fuel cells and green hydrogen and aims to develop vocational training, academic programs, and continuing professional development in this field, in line with H2CoVE's activities. By joining the network, we gain access to:
- Advanced training and knowledge exchange in the field of green hydrogen.
- Participation in exclusive networking and collaboration activities.
- Visits to other CoVEs, hydrogen valleys and leading demonstration sites.
In addition, within the network we are committed to:
- To contribute to the generation and dissemination of new knowledge for green hydrogen applications.
- To promote synergies and collaborations between international stakeholders.
Disclaimer
This project has received funding from the ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE programme of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) under grant no. 101143966. This page reflects the author's views only, and EACEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.