Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières joins Hydrogen Europe Research

Hydrogen Europe Research is proud to announce the acceptance of its first transatlantic member, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. This milestone is a significant development, reflecting the growing international collaboration in the hydrogen sector. As of July 2024, Canada became part of the Horizon Europe programme, enabling full membership in Hydrogen Europe Research and opening new opportunities for innovation and cooperation.

Canada’s acceptance demonstrates the expanding global ambition to develop hydrogen technologies as key enablers of a clean energy future. With its world-class research institutions, expertise in hydrogen, electrolysers and fuel cell technologies, and vast natural resources, Canada will contribute significantly to the research community’s vision of decarbonization.

“Canada’s participation in Horizon Europe strengthens our collective mission,” said Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research. “We are excited to welcome Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières to our research network and we aim at developing a profitable collaboration envisioning support to the European priorities of research in the Clean Hydrogen Partnership on one side, and activating synergies with the Canadian hydrogen research programme on the other.”

Canada’s involvement in Horizon Europe offers researchers and institutions access to collaborative opportunities in the hydrogen sector, including funding for joint research and knowledge exchange. Bruno G. Pollet, chemistry Professor and Director of the Green Hydrogen Lab and the Hydrogen Research Institute at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières commented: “I have personally been a member of Hydrogen Europe Research since its inception, and we are delighted and proud to be part of this prestigious hydrogen association that brings together the best leading universities, research organisations and R&D labs in Europe.