H2CoVE
Goal
H2CoVE (Hydrogen Centres of Vocational Excellence) aims to establish an international H2 Vocational Education Excellence Network, create 18+ H2 industry skill cards and host yearly Regional and European Forums. It will train 150+ VET teachers, develop new courses, engage 100+ students in the HIVE competition, and supports 12+ H2 thesis.
Facts
Project time: 01/03/2024 – 29/02/2028
Budget: €4.000.000,-
Subsidiser: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
Grant programme: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE
Grant agreement number: 101143966
Description
The H2CoVE project accelerates the energy and digital transition by bridging skills gaps in the hydrogen economy. It ensures that vocational education and training (VET) meet the needs of emerging hydrogen technologies. By creating a network platform for SMEs, the project facilitates connections and knowledge sharing, boosts investor confidence and supports infrastructure development. Regional expertise is shared across Europe to drive innovation in skills development and advance the hydrogen industry.
Our role
We serve as the regional coordinator for the Northern Netherlands and leads Work Package 4 (H2VEN Excellence Network). The primary objective of this work package is to foster collaboration and innovation in hydrogen skills across Europe by engaging people, educational institutes and businesses. Key activities includes developing regional VET ecosystem, knowledge exchange at European Forum, hosting career events and establishing a H2VEN platform.
Partners
In addition to New Energy Coalition, the consortium includes 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.
Disclaimer
This project has received ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE funding from European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) under No 101143966. This page reflects the views only of the author and EACEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.
