Hydrogen as the Fuel of the Future: Slovenian Companies Invited to Join UNIDO’s Global Partnership

April 8, 2025

As the world seeks sustainable solutions for industrial decarbonization, hydrogen is emerging as one of the key technologies of the future. At the end of 2024, Slovenia joined the Global Partnership for Hydrogen in Industry under the auspices of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), opening doors for domestic companies to engage in international cooperation and the development of innovative projects.

Opportunities for Slovenian Companies

In April 2025, the Slovene Enterprise Fund, UNIDO, and the National Hydrogen Association of Slovenia organized a virtual information session for Slovenian companies. The aim was to present the opportunities offered by participation in the UNIDO H2 Partnership and to encourage the involvement of Slovenian companies in global hydrogen technology development trends.

The event also featured the National Institute of Chemistry, which presented two key hydrogen initiatives – the HyBReED program and the H2GreenFUTURE project. Although time for discussion was limited, the meeting provided valuable insights into the goals and activities of the partnership and the possibilities for Slovenian stakeholders to engage in the global hydrogen technology landscape.

What Does Participation Offer?

Joining the UNIDO Partnership for Hydrogen in Industry enables:
  • Establishing international connections with institutions and companies from North Africa and other regions;
  • Developing joint projects with developing countries, with support in project preparation and financing;
  • Exchanging knowledge and best practices, including examples of successful strategies and implementations of hydrogen solutions in industry.

More information about the partnership is available on the official website: https://hydrogen.unido.org.

For further information, please contact the Slovenian Enterprise Fund at info@podjetniskisklad.si, which is responsible for coordinating the initiative in Slovenia. More information is available here: https://www.podjetniskisklad.si/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4-Vodik.pdf