Hydrogen Innovation and Demonstration
ADEME’s Hydrogen Innovation and Demonstration call supported technology building blocks, industrial pilots, new vehicles and ecodesign/recyclability projects; applications closed on 25 September 2026 at 3 pm.
The Hydrogen Innovation and Demonstration call for projects supported the components, systems and demonstrators needed for hydrogen production, transport and use. Projects could target industrial applications, vehicles, networks or energy supply, with applications led by one or more companies.
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Who can apply
Companies alone or in collaboration, with up to five partners; a research laboratory could take part but was not required. The scheme was open in all regions.
Eligibility conditions
The project had to fall within at least one of four strands: innovative technology building blocks; industrial pilots or first commercial deployments, and networks/energy supply; design and demonstration of new vehicles; ecodesign and recyclability. A pre-application was mandatory at least one month before the full application.
What the scheme covers
Developing or improving components and systems for hydrogen production, transport and use, industrial pilots, demonstrators, new vehicles and ecodesign or recyclability work in the hydrogen sector.
Amount and funding terms
The amount and aid intensity depend on the France 2030 IDH2 specifications and the project’s eligible costs. The public page gives no single cap; the 2025 specifications are the reference for rates, eligible costs and financing rules for the closed session.
How to apply
The call is closed: no new applications are possible for this session. To follow the results, consult the ADEME page and the 2025 IDH2 specifications; ADEME states that the list of winners will be published later.
Timeline
Call closed on 25 September 2026 at 3 pm. It opened on 7 May 2025 and had two interim rounds, in September 2025 and April 2026. The official page states that the list of winners will be published later.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Call for projects
- Status
- Closed
- Closes
- 24 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is the call still open?
No, it closed on 25 September 2026 at 3 pm.
Which projects were targeted?
Technology building blocks, industrial pilots, new vehicles and hydrogen-related ecodesign/recyclability projects.
How many partners could apply?
Up to five partners; a research laboratory was possible but not required.
Was a pre-application mandatory?
Yes, at least one month before submitting the full application.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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