Applications are open for 2nd Call for Project Development Assistance (PDA)

The Clean Hydrogen Partnership has opened today the second Call for Applications for Project Development Assistance (PDA) for Hydrogen Valleys. Up to 13 PDAs will be awarded to Hydrogen Valleys from EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon Europe.

The PDA support represents a unique opportunity to advance Hydrogen Valleys in commercial, technical, regulatory and valley governance aspects towards the Final Investment Decision (FID). 

What is offered: Tailored expert assistance free of charge for up to 13 eligible Hydrogen Valleys. The PDA services will be carried out by the consulting firm Roland Berger with its technical subcontractor Worley.

What are the different options? 
There are three programme lines:

• Up to 4 PDA light (6 weeks) for Hydrogen Valleys in EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon Europe: Support for early-stage projects to build a pre-feasibility project concept
• Up to 4 PDA light (6 weeks) for Hydrogen Valleys in EU 13 Member States: Support for early-stage projects to build a pre-feasibility project concept
• Up to 5 PDA plus (12 weeks) for Hydrogen Valleys in EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon Europe: Modular assistance to advance more mature projects towards FID, including a detailed feasibility roadmap 

Who can apply: Coordinating authorities/organizations or Hydrogen Valley project developers

When to apply: Apply as of now until the submission deadline on 26 June 2026

More information and application for Project Development Assistance (PDA)

Virtual info days on the benefits, eligibility and the application process will be held by mid-May. More information, including registration details will be announced soon. 

The application process is explicitly designed to be low-effort and can be completed in a short amount of time: The application documents consist of a compilation of existing documents and the completion of a short application form. 

The 2nd Call for PDA support follows the successful completion of the first wave of PDAs for 15 Valleys across Europe in 2025/2026. Curious to see the results? Check out a summary of the first call here.

The PDA programme is a cornerstone of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership's Hydrogen Valleys Facility to mature Hydrogen Valleys towards FID.