Question reference: S6W-27174
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 1 May 2024
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Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 13 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on funding for a Hydrogen Business Development service, delivered through the Energy Technology Partnership, as set out in its Hydrogen Action Plan.
Answer
The Scottish Government is funding the Hydrogen Business Development service, delivered through the Energy Technology Partnership, to accelerate knowledge exchange between academia and enterprises to stimulate innovation in the hydrogen sector.
The ETP Hydrogen Innovation Programme began in July 2022 and supports a dedicated Hydrogen Business Development Manager, who facilitates pooling of academic knowledge and expertise to enable co-ordinated research activities, leading to new areas of innovation.
The Hydrogen Business Development Manager works alongside the 14 ETP member universities and aims to build mutually beneficial relationships across the hydrogen energy sector, while identifying EU, UK & International funding opportunities, as well as hosting key engagement events.