Delegation Trip to Germany

Green Hydrogen & smart Energy

Australian delegation visiting Germany in the fields of Green Hydrogen


07 - 11 October 2024

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Cooperation in the Energy & Hydrogen Sector

Be part of Germany's energy transition and learn how you can benefit from Germany's Energy-producing regions of the future. Phasing out coal will give companies the historic opportunity to use environmentally friendly innovation to help shape structural change in these regions.

Germany Trade & Invest and its partners* cordially invite you to a 5 days business trip to learn about business models along the value chain of smart energies, with a focus on green hydrogen. From 07 to 11 October 2024 you will learn about numerous investment opportunities, meet with the who-is-who of the German H2-szene, talk to experts and help shape the transition from coal-based power generation to a sustainable, innovative economic sector. We prepared an exciting and comprehensive program for you to dive into the German hydrogen landscape. This trip is the continuation of our digital hydrogen investors tour through the former coal-mining regions.

Who should join:

We invite Australian executives from companies, scientific institutions, networks and institutions who are generally interested in doing business with Germany. Get to know the German energy market and in particular the hydrogen market, especially in the  (former) coal-producing regions. Many potentials are opening up here. The government is providing support in particular to accompany the transformation from coal to hydrogen. Participation is limited to 12 companies or institutions.


What we offer:

  • Organization of a 5-day program with visits to companies, industrial parks and research institutions
  • Briefings on market development
  • Three exclusive networking events with industry experts and testimonials
  • Organization and payment of hotel accommodation for one representative per company
  • Preparation of short profiles of delegation participants in English
  • Access to the global network of Germany Trade and Invest and the German Chambers of Commerce 
  • Access to companies, centers of excellence, universities, research and demonstration facilities
  • Information about attractive financing and funding packages


Download Agenda (Preliminary) Register here!

Germany`s funding and investing incentives


The German government supports companies to open up business in Germany through various incentices, such as:


Funding scheme 1: Improving Regional Economic Structures (GRW)

  • Investment support of up to 45 % is possible
  • Eligible costs are capped to 750k EUR/ created long-term job
  • 25% of eligible cost threshold must be financed from non-subsidized sources
  • Eligible costs include new assets (building, machinery etc.), excl. purchasing costs for land/sales activities
  • For large projects (>50m EUR) aid intensity reduces incrementally


Funding Scheme 2: Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF)

  • Funding of up to 35 % is possible, up to 200 million €
  • Incentives for the production of relevant equipment for the transition towards a nz-economy over the

whole value chain (batteries , pv-moduls, heat pumps, equipment for carbon captures, electrolysers)

  • Incentives for the production/ recovery of related critical raw materials required for the manufacturing of

the relevant net-zero economy equipment

  • Eligible costs: All investment costs in tangible assets (land, buildings, plant, equipment)/ intangible assets
  • Support ist granted until end of 2025


Join the Shaping Germany´s Future Energy Regions

Smart energy solutions and hydrogen technologies are the key elements that drive climate-neutral economy. As a traditional industrial, chemical and energy region, Germany has successfully developed value chains in both areas, and the potential the region presents provides great opportunities for cooperation and investment.


The German Federal States of Saxony, Brandenburg and North Rhine Westphalia, which form the “Rheinisches, Lausitzer und Mitteldeutsches Revier” are some of the most innovative and attractive locations for successful business development within Germany and Europe.


Here you can find great platform for the new, emerging technologies and center of one of the most imporant industry clusters in Europe - with excellent research and development groups at universities, Fraunhofer institutes, and companies supplying materials, equipment, technology, and products.


In addition to a favourable geographic location in Europe, there are many important factors for deciding on cooperation with regional companies or investment. Some of these factors are the outstanding transport and telecommunication infrastructure, industrial sectoral diversity, highly qualified and motivated workforce, efficient research and development infrastructure, flexible administration working quickly, a comprehensive package of regional development assistance and grants and the unequal symbiosis of economics, science and culture.


These are good conditions for the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis.

  • High hydrogen demand from industrial customers and consumers at approx. 3.6 billion m³/a
  • High potential for renewable energy generation with over 130 TWh/a
  • Germany's second-longest hydrogen pipeline with 150 km length
  • Large storage potential in salt caverns with approx. 3 billion M³.


Your are welcome to be part of this successful development.

Background of the program

Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. GTAI supports German companies setting up in foreign markets, promotes Germany as a business location and assists foreign companies setting up in Germany. This inbound delegation trip is part of their ISW-program, which has been developed for and with partners from the regions in structural change in order to internationally promote the individual regions‘ strengths and opportunities and facilitate cross-border cooperation. International companies have the chance to visit a specific German region in order to get to know a particular industry ecosystem and network with local industry players to elaborate their next steps to enter the German market and find new business partners


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