The Annual Work Programme 2026 of the Clean Hydrogen JU foresees the launch of a call for tenders for a “European Clean Hydrogen Startup Hub” (hereafter referred to as “the Hub”) aiming at: “accelerating and accompanying the “translation” of research into investable start-ups, building the basis for scaling startups by connecting investment to hydrogen innovation with corporates as key enablers, and building and consolidating European Hydrogen Innovation Corridors. The initiative shall contribute to the European Commission’s planned Scale Up and Start Up strategy.” In line with the above description, the overall purpose of this tender is to support hydrogen startups and scaleups in bridging funding and technology barriers, to mature into commercially viable companies.