ECCIR is pleased to partner with Niedersachsen.next and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Lower Saxony to offer opportunities for hydrogen matchmaking at Hannover Messe 2025. These in-person B2B sessions will help foster innovative collaboration between Canadian and Niedersachsen-based hydrogen innovators.

Welcome to Niedersachsen: A Leader in Renewable Energies
Located on the North Sea coast, the German state of Niedersachsen is home to multinational companies, SMEs, and research centres, as well as a strong potential for mobility and renewable energies. Niedersachsen is becoming Germany’s #1 energy state, focused on the generation, storage, and use of renewable energy. It produces 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, almost double the federal average. Wind energy is a key element, with Niedersachsen generating more onshore wind energy than any other German state. Their goal is to become climate-neutral by 2040, with hydrogen technologies playing an essential role in this transformation.

Attention Canadian Businesses – Discover Hydrogen Innovations at Hannover Messe
Niedersachsen’s hydrogen production, distribution, storage, and import are central to achieving a sustainable energy transition. Join B2B sessions to explore hydrogen’s role in energy storage, mobility, and CO₂ reduction. Pitches and talks will be held in Hall 13, C61, at the following times:

• Tuesday, April 1: Future Storage Technologies: Focusing on Hydrogen and Electrochemical Energy Storage | 10am-12pm
• Wednesday, April 2: Innovations in Hydrogen Production and Infrastructure: Offshore Strategies and Efficient Transport Solutions | 10am-12pm & 2-4pm
• Thursday, April 3: Hydrogen in Practice: Applications for CO2 Reduction and Geothermal Solutions | 10am-2pm & 2-4pm

> Are you interested in this initiative and want to participate? Pitch sessions are full, but attendance is still possible. Contact us at info@eccir.ca.

Related Events at Hannover Messe

• The Technical Forum for the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Europe will host a hydrogen-related pitch opportunity on Friday, April 4, at 11:15 am. Slots for pitches are still available. Contact us at info@eccir.ca for more information and to register.
• In the Startup Arena (Hall 2), Niedersachsen.next will showcase ten emerging startups.
• At Hall 16, booth F11, you can experience sustainable production with augmented reality, AI, and innovations in circular economy and battery recycling.