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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—fields that play a key role in shaping the future, from climate solutions and clean energy to digitalisation and advanced manufacturing. Career fairs are a great opportunity to show students what STEM is really about: practical, creative, and full of exciting career paths. ...get more information
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STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—fields that play a key role in shaping the future, from climate solutions and clean energy to digitalisation and advanced manufacturing. Career fairs are a great opportunity to show students what STEM is really about: practical, creative, and full of exciting career paths. ...get more information
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At the Tartu Hydrogen Days 2025, Mare Roosileht, Director of TalTech Virumaa College and Estonian regional coordinator of the H2CoVE project, delivered an Ecosystem Talk titled Education and Workforce Development for Securing Estonia's Hydrogen Future. Her presentation provided an overview of Estonia's progress in building hydrogen competence and summarised the results of a national skills and education analysis carried out within the European H2CoVE project. ...get more information
Education and Skills for Estonia's Hydrogen Future
At the Tartu Hydrogen Days 2025, Mare Roosileht, Director of TalTech Virumaa College and Estonian regional coordinator of the H2CoVE project, delivered an Ecosystem Talk titled Education and Workforce Development for Securing Estonia's Hydrogen Future. Her presentation provided an overview of Estonia's progress in building hydrogen competence and summarised the results of a national skills and education analysis carried out within the European H2CoVE project. ...get more information
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Following the successful first hydrogen truck driver training on 13 May 2025, a second training workshop was held on 3 December 2025 at the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck for truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer MPREIS ...get more information
Second Hydrogen Truck Driver Training Strengthens H2CoVE and HyWest Activities
Following the successful first hydrogen truck driver training on 13 May 2025, a second training workshop was held on 3 December 2025 at the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck for truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer MPREIS ...get more information
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Since the start of the H2CoVE project in March 2024, the Tyrolean project partners from business, science and education have laid essential groundwork in terms of data collection and network development. In the 2025 summer term, H2CoVE project partner HTL Kramsach organised three excursions to provide students with practical insights into hydrogen technologies. ...get more information
Hands-on experience of green hydrogen technology - HTL-Kramsach started with exciting excursions.
Since the start of the H2CoVE project in March 2024, the Tyrolean project partners from business, science and education have laid essential groundwork in terms of data collection and network development. In the 2025 summer term, H2CoVE project partner HTL Kramsach organised three excursions to provide students with practical insights into hydrogen technologies. ...get more information
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The H2CoVE project hosted a Regional Ecosystem Talk in Vestland, Norway, bringing together 32 participants from educational institutions, industry, and public bodies to discuss skills development for the emerging hydrogen economy. ...get more information
H2CoVE Ecosystem Talk in Vestland: Strengthening Skills and Collaboration for the Hydrogen Economy
The H2CoVE project hosted a Regional Ecosystem Talk in Vestland, Norway, bringing together 32 participants from educational institutions, industry, and public bodies to discuss skills development for the emerging hydrogen economy. ...get more information
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A training workshop was held on 13 May 2025 at Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck and MPREIS Hydrogen in Völs, attended by truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer. Nikolaus Fleischhacker, CEO of FEN Sustain Systems GmbH and Alexander Kosinski, Head of Service of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, jointly conducted this workshop. ...get more information
HyWest Meets H2Alpin and H2CoVE: Driver Training
A training workshop was held on 13 May 2025 at Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck and MPREIS Hydrogen in Völs, attended by truck drivers from the Tyrolean food retailer. Nikolaus Fleischhacker, CEO of FEN Sustain Systems GmbH and Alexander Kosinski, Head of Service of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility, jointly conducted this workshop. ...get more information
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To support workforce development in the hydrogen sector, Norwegian partners of the H2CoVE project are conducting a national survey and interviews to identify current and future competence needs. Combined with labour market data from NAV and Statistics Norway, the study will offer detailed insights into skill demands and trends in Norway, and allow comparisons across Europe. Key findings will be shared at a workshop in Bergen on 8 May 2025, with livestream access available. ...get more information
Workshop Norway's Hydrogen Sector Needs
To support workforce development in the hydrogen sector, Norwegian partners of the H2CoVE project are conducting a national survey and interviews to identify current and future competence needs. Combined with labour market data from NAV and Statistics Norway, the study will offer detailed insights into skill demands and trends in Norway, and allow comparisons across Europe. Key findings will be shared at a workshop in Bergen on 8 May 2025, with livestream access available. ...get more information
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On April 8–9, 2025, an international partner meeting of the H2CoVE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) project was held in Tartu, led by TalTech Virumaa College. Over two days, discussions focused on how to advance vocational education in hydrogen technologies and develop the hydrogen ecosystems of partner countries.
Article written by Mare Roosileht Director of TalTech Virumaa College, Estonian regional coordinator ...get more information
Strong Partnerships, Shared Vision – H2Cove Comes Together in Tartu
On April 8–9, 2025, an international partner meeting of the H2CoVE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) project was held in Tartu, led by TalTech Virumaa College. Over two days, discussions focused on how to advance vocational education in hydrogen technologies and develop the hydrogen ecosystems of partner countries.
Article written by Mare Roosileht Director of TalTech Virumaa College, Estonian regional coordinator ...get more information
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On 27th May 2024, the first Tyrolean H2CoVE “Regional Ecosystem Talk” was held at HTL Kramsach, Glas und Chemie. This Erasmus+ European Project, Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE), aims to equip the European workforce with the right and necessary high-quality vocational skills for industries in the emerging value chains for a hydrogen economy in 5 European regions – Austria, Estonia, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. ...get more information
H2CoVE Project: Ecosystem Talk at HTL Kramsach
On 27th May 2024, the first Tyrolean H2CoVE “Regional Ecosystem Talk” was held at HTL Kramsach, Glas und Chemie. This Erasmus+ European Project, Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE), aims to equip the European workforce with the right and necessary high-quality vocational skills for industries in the emerging value chains for a hydrogen economy in 5 European regions – Austria, Estonia, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. ...get more information
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On 18th October 2024, the 8th Estonian Hydrogen Day took place. The central theme of the event was the acceleration of the hydrogen economy, the sharing of practical know-how and experience, and regional cooperation. ...get more information
Accelerating the Hydrogen Economy: Insights, Innovation, and Regional Cooperation
On 18th October 2024, the 8th Estonian Hydrogen Day took place. The central theme of the event was the acceleration of the hydrogen economy, the sharing of practical know-how and experience, and regional cooperation. ...get more information
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The first H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer workshop in Tyrol brought together educators and industry partners to advance hydrogen education. Participants explored the hydrogen value chain, engaged in hands-on hydrogen mobility experiences, and visited key facilities. Interactive discussions helped shape vocational training in hydrogen technologies, marking a step toward sustainable energy expertise. ...get more information
Successful Launch of the H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Tyrol
The first H2CoVE Train-the-Trainer workshop in Tyrol brought together educators and industry partners to advance hydrogen education. Participants explored the hydrogen value chain, engaged in hands-on hydrogen mobility experiences, and visited key facilities. Interactive discussions helped shape vocational training in hydrogen technologies, marking a step toward sustainable energy expertise. ...get more information
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This ecosystem talk explored survey insights on Ukraine’s hydrogen technology readiness, highlighting ongoing pilot projects and future plans. Key focus areas included stakeholder interviews, skill gaps, regulatory challenges, and the need for enhanced training in green hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and safety. ...get more information
Advancing Hydrogen Readiness in Ukraine: Survey Insights and Future Roadmap
This ecosystem talk explored survey insights on Ukraine’s hydrogen technology readiness, highlighting ongoing pilot projects and future plans. Key focus areas included stakeholder interviews, skill gaps, regulatory challenges, and the need for enhanced training in green hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and safety. ...get more information
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The visit to the NUL - Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) provided an opportunity to share insights about the Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) project. Discussions with local stakeholders focused on integrating hydrogen technologies into existing photovoltaic microgrids, aiming to enhance energy access for remote mountain communities. ...get more information
Utilising Hydrogen: From Agricultural Innovation to Broader Energy Applications
The visit to the NUL - Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) provided an opportunity to share insights about the Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) project. Discussions with local stakeholders focused on integrating hydrogen technologies into existing photovoltaic microgrids, aiming to enhance energy access for remote mountain communities. ...get more information
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Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol is at the forefront of vocational training in hydrogen technologies. Located in Tyrol near the German border, the university offers diverse programmes, including Energy & Sustainability Management, and engages in pioneering projects like hydrogen-powered drones and interactive models for schools. ...get more information
Get to know Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol
Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol is at the forefront of vocational training in hydrogen technologies. Located in Tyrol near the German border, the university offers diverse programmes, including Energy & Sustainability Management, and engages in pioneering projects like hydrogen-powered drones and interactive models for schools. ...get more information
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The National University of Lesotho’s Energy Research Center visited the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck. In collaboration with FH Kufstein Tirol, the visit focused on the Erasmus+ project H2CoVE, which aims to develop high-quality vocational skills for the hydrogen economy across five European regions. Tyrol is represented by FEN Research and partners including FH Kufstein, FEN Systems, klasse!forschung, and HTL Kramsach. The visit also showcased collaboration within the Codex Partnership and included a tour of hydrogen research labs and mobility demonstrations. ...get more information
National University of Lesotho visited Green Energy Center Europe
The National University of Lesotho’s Energy Research Center visited the Green Energy Center Europe in Innsbruck. In collaboration with FH Kufstein Tirol, the visit focused on the Erasmus+ project H2CoVE, which aims to develop high-quality vocational skills for the hydrogen economy across five European regions. Tyrol is represented by FEN Research and partners including FH Kufstein, FEN Systems, klasse!forschung, and HTL Kramsach. The visit also showcased collaboration within the Codex Partnership and included a tour of hydrogen research labs and mobility demonstrations. ...get more information
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Following the kick-off meeting of the European Project Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) in mid-March in Norway, Tyrolean regional partners gathered on the 9th of April, 2024 at HTL Kramsach to facilitate further task planning within the Tyrol region. ...get more information
Tyrolean partners meet at HTL Kramsach
Following the kick-off meeting of the European Project Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence (H2CoVE) in mid-March in Norway, Tyrolean regional partners gathered on the 9th of April, 2024 at HTL Kramsach to facilitate further task planning within the Tyrol region. ...get more information
