The EU-funded project ELEVATECEE (Empowering Local and Cross Border Energy Value Chains and Advancing Technological Excellence in Central Eastern Europe) started in October 2025, brings together stakeholders from Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary to explore the full hydrogen value chains -from production to industrial use-, focusing on hard-to-abate sectors.
By connecting certain regions in these countries and engaging national stakeholders, local industries, SMEs, communities, and public authorities, the project aims to build a cross-border innovation ecosystem that accelerates industrial modernization and supports the achievement of climate goals.
The objective of the project is to build a resilient, interregional innovation ecosystem in the Slovakia-Austria-Hungary border region, develop a pipeline of investment-ready projects and foster cross-border business creation.
Pitches Project owners are invited to submit projects for pitching slots. Projects will be published on the ELEVATEcee website on a rolling basis as they are onboarded, enabling participants to
Event highlights: ELEVATEcee Working Conference #2 in Györ
The video highlights the dynamic discussions, project ideas, and cross-border connections that brought stakeholders together to advance hydrogen and green molecule projects across Central and Eastern Europe.
Event highlights: ELEVATEcee Working Conference #1 in Vienna
The video highlights the dynamic discussions, project ideas, and cross-border connections that brought stakeholders together to advance hydrogen and green molecule projects across Central and Eastern Europe.
ELEVATEcee is pleased to participate in the 10th Wind meets Gas conference in Groningen on 8-9 October 2026. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the event brings together leading experts, innovators and decision-makers to discuss how hydrogen, renewable energy and infrastructure can contribute to a sustainable European energy system.
Interested in meeting the ERIG community during EU Hydrogen Week 2026?
Save the date and stay tuned for further programme updates and networking opportunities at the ERIG Meeting Point.
On 3 June 2026, the second ELEVATEcee Working Conference, hosted by GYMSM and Hydroeconomy, took place in Győr, Hungary, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from across Central and Eastern Europe. The event built on the strong foundation established during Working Conference #1 in Vienna and focused on advancing concrete project ideas towards implementation.
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