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Build a sustainable business
Get help to exploit the commercial potential of hydrogen as a fuel source, and play your part in the drive to Net Zero. Find out how to get involved.
Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster
Greater Manchester Electrochemical Hydrogen Cluster (GMEHC) aims to speed up the development and adoption of electrochemical hydrogen technology.
Through GMEHC, we help firms access expert knowledge, research and facilities to develop new products and technologies, create new supply chains, build collaborations and train their staff.
Hydrogen has the potential to become a leading source of energy — it can be used for heating, powering vehicles and industrial processes.
As it’s cleaner and more efficient than fossil fuels, it could have a major role to play in reaching Net Zero environmental targets.
Support is available for:
- research and development — open to businesses of all sizes, who will take part in one of up to 15 projects, lasting between three and 15 months
- capacity building — aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who need support with market analysis, developing products and services, and preparing for change
Companies will need to submit an expression of interest to join the programme.
Costs
The scheme is funded by Innovate UK. SMEs working on capacity-building projects will not have to pay to take part. Companies involved in research and development work will be expected to contribute in kind to project costs, due to UK state subsidy rules.
How GMEHC can help your business
Work with us
The projects being backed are undertaking world-leading research to address some of the biggest challenges we face.
The projects being backed are undertaking world-leading research to address some of the biggest challenges we face.
Working with business
GMEHC is a consortium of four research bodies led by Manchester Met, where the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre is based.
Our partners are the University of Manchester, the National Physical Laboratory and the Henry Royce Institute.
Funded by Innovate UK, GMEHC will run initially until at least April 2025.
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National Physical Laboratory
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University of Manchester
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Henry Royce Institute
What to do next
A limited number of places are available for businesses that wish to work with GMEHC.
For more information, please get in touch.
You can also complete the initial expression of interest form. The consortium will contact you if it needs more information or after it has reviewed your application.