HyAcademy

HyAcademy is an EU-funded initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive educational ecosystem for training in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across Europe. The project sets out several key objectives to achieve this goal.

Firstly, HyAcademy will develop a web-based platform that provides teachers and students with access to a library of free training materials and facilitates the creation of an online community. This platform will serve as a central hub for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration.

Secondly, the project will develop comprehensive teaching materials that cover the entire hydrogen value chain, as well as innovative teaching methods tailored for both schools and universities. To maximize the project’s impact, networks of more than 100 universities and 500 schools will be established, supported by tailored training materials and curriculum development guidance.

In addition to theoretical resources, HyAcademy will set up a network of more than five practical laboratories as part of a resource-sharing initiative. This will enable hands-on learning experiences and practical training in hydrogen technologies.

Moreover, HyAcademy will lay the foundation for the Net-Zero Hydrogen Academy by developing online curricula and tools. This includes launching a pilot test that could provide knowledge in hydrogen technologies to over 100,000 users.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of its impact, HyAcademy will create and implement an organisational structure and a viable business case that will allow the continuation of project activities post-funding. This effort aims to establish a European Hydrogen Academy encompassing all levels and types of education and training.

For the University of Groningen professor Aravind Vellayani is leading the project. 

HyAcademy.EU will significantly contribute to the EU's goals of providing access to high-quality education, supporting the creation of a highly-skilled workforce, and fostering more and better jobs in the European hydrogen industry. By engaging schools, the project also seeks to raise public awareness and acceptance of hydrogen technologies, helping to build a sustainable energy future for Europe.

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