Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association

Name

Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association

Legal name

Magyar Hidrogéntechnológiai Szövetség

Website

https://hh2.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Hydrogen Coalition

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Hydrogen industry association
• Clean energy coalition
• Hydrogen policy advocacy
• Hydrogen ecosystem development
• Hydrogen workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association is a membership-based non-profit industry association that coordinates Hungary's hydrogen technology ecosystem by connecting large corporations, SMEs, universities, and research institutes. It runs the annual Hydrogen Open conference and expo, organizes SME training programs under the H2 Open initiative, manages five specialized working groups spanning the hydrogen value chain, and provides policy advocacy and strategic recommendations to the Hungarian government, including contributing to the National Hydrogen Strategy.

Product overview

The Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association (Magyar Hidrogéntechnológiai Szövetség, MHTSz / HH2) is a membership-based industry association that serves as the national hydrogen technology platform for Hungary, not a product company with commercial software offerings. Its portfolio consists of programs, events, publications, and training services aimed at advancing the domestic hydrogen economy. The core flagship offering is the HYDROGEN OPEN annual conference and expo (held since 2023, with editions through 2027), supplemented by the H2 Open SME Ecosystem Development Program for small and medium enterprises, the Level Up! youth mentorship program, and the Green Truck (Zöld Kamion) Program for hydrogen freight transport. Supporting offerings include published studies and reports, hydrogen technology training programs developed with partner universities, the Hydrogen Technology Innovation Award, and the Hidrogéntechnológia book published in 2026. The Association connects industry, academia, and government and does not offer a software product, API, or SaaS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• HYDROGEN OPEN Conference & Expo The flagship annual conference and expo of the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, bringing together government, industry, and academia stakeholders to discuss hydrogen technologies, policy, and business opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe. Editions have been held annually since 2023, with 500+ participants, 100+ speakers, and 30,000+ expo visitors from government, industry, and academia across 20+ countries. Platinum sponsor MOL Group, gold sponsors MVM and FGSZ.
• H2 Open – SME Ecosystem Development Program A free hydrogen technology business development program for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) organized across multiple Hungarian regions (Gödöllő, Kiskunhalas, Zalaegerszeg, Balatonfüred, Miskolc), expanding participants' knowledge in energy storage, hydrogen production, and application, with the goal of opening supplier opportunities in hydrogen technology for SMEs.
• Level Up! Mentorship Program A youth mentorship program that enriches young people's scientific and personal experience related to hydrogen technology. Selected ambassadors gain direct access to processes, research, and projects conducted by member companies and institutions, and serve as Hydrogen ambassadors by communicating the Association's messages at events and through social media.
• Zöld Kamion Program (Green Truck Program) A program coordinated by the Association aimed at developing hydrogen-based freight transport and related refueling infrastructure in Hungary.
• Hidrogéntechnológia (Hydrogen Technology) Book A comprehensive reference book on hydrogen technology published by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association covering hydrogen production technologies, logistics including storage and transport, and application areas including vehicle decarbonization and industrial heat production. Designed for use from higher education through vocational training.
• MHTSZ Studies and Reports Studies commissioned or produced by the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association, including location modeling for hydrogen refueling infrastructure for heavy fuel cell vehicles, analysis of battery and hydrogen propulsion in intercity rail passenger transport in Hungary, and hydrogen-powered truck and station implementation assessments.
• Hydrogen Technology Training Programs Association-supported and recommended training programs including fuel cell and hydrogen technology engineer programs at the University of Pécs and Dunaújváros University, hydrogen technology operator engineer programs at Neumann University, and hydrogen supply system builder/operator/maintainer training at DUNAGÁZ.
• Hydrogen Technology Innovation Award An award program supporting scientific and research results as well as innovative solutions that target novel applications of hydrogen technology in energy, transport, construction, agriculture, or heavy industry. Submitted works must qualify as intellectual creations and be commercially exploitable.
• HYDROGEN OPEN 2027 The 2027 edition of the flagship Hydrogen Open conference and expo, scheduled for February 3-5, 2027 at HUNGEXPO Budapest. It includes a National Day for international hydrogen alliances and projects, a Plenary Day with a High Level Policy Conference and Gala Dinner, and a Thematic Day with professional consultation meetings and a site visit to the MOL H2 production plant in Százhalombatta.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zala Megyei Vállalkozásfejlesztési Alapítvány (Zala County Enterprise Development Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026A cooperation agreement was signed at GREENTECH Zalaegerszeg to support Zala County SMEs in developing hydrogen technology competencies, providing access to the foundation's advisory services, microcredit programs, and international networking via Enterprise Europe Network.
• Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026A formal cooperation agreement was signed between the Hungarian and Scottish hydrogen associations in March 2026 to facilitate knowledge sharing, joint projects, and international collaboration in hydrogen technologies.
• Magyar Nemzeti Bank (Hungarian National Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026A professional cooperation agreement was signed with the Hungarian National Bank to support the achievement of domestic climate goals, combining the bank's green finance expertise with the association's hydrogen technology knowledge.
• Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance (GHMA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025The association participates in the Global Hydrogen Mobility Alliance, an international body established to accelerate hydrogen mobility adoption globally.
• Clean Hydrogen Partnership (CHP JU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The Clean Hydrogen Partnership (joint undertaking of the EU and Hydrogen Europe) is a core strategic partner. CHP JU's executive director Valerie Bouillon-Delporte has been a featured speaker at Hydrogen Open conferences. The partnership conducts joint calls for proposals (e.g., 105 million EUR for 2026) and the association helps channel these opportunities to Hungarian stakeholders.
• Hydrogen EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Hydrogen Europe is the association's key European partner. CEO Jorgo Chatzimarkakis is a regular keynote speaker at Hydrogen Open events. The association is a member of Hydrogen Europe, enabling participation in European hydrogen policy discussions and access to the European hydrogen ecosystem.
• Japan Hydrogen Association (JH2A)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan's hydrogen association participates in Hydrogen Open conferences. Eiji Ohira from JH2A presented Japan's hydrogen ecosystem and support programs. A Japan–Hungary hydrogen engine development collaboration (BDN/MHTSz/iLabo) was also announced.
• Slovak National Hydrogen AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular participation in Hydrogen Open events. President Jan Weiterschütz served as a panelist discussing international H2 visions and strategies alongside the Hungarian association president.
• H2B (Germany/Bavaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManager Carolin Reiser from H2B (Bavarian hydrogen association) participated in the Hydrogen Open international panel on H2 visions and strategies, representing the Central European hydrogen ecosystem.
• Hytep (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJulie Obivalneva from Czech hydrogen company Hytep participated in the international panel on H2 visions and strategies at Hydrogen Open 2026.
• MVM Zrt.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVM Zrt. is a member of the association and leads the hydrogen and electricity working group. CEO Károly Mátrai participates in Hydrogen Open events. MVM is a gold sponsor of Hydrogen Open 2026.
• MOL Nyrt.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOL Nyrt. is a member of the association and leads the hydrogen and gas networks working group. Ádám Horváth (VP New and Sustainable Businesses) represents MOL at Hydrogen Open. MOL Group is the platinum sponsor of Hydrogen Open 2026 and conducts green hydrogen production activities.
• MÁV Zrt.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMÁV is a member of the association and participates in the mobility working group. Zoltán Tankó from MÁV was a panelist at Hydrogen Open on the future of hydrogen in rail and public transport.
• LINDE (Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLINDE (Hungary) is represented in the association leadership. Juergen Wageneder from Linde Gas GmbH Austria presented at Hydrogen Open 2026 on hydrogen sector trends.
• FGSZ Zrt.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGSZ Zrt. (Hungarian Gas Storage Ltd) co-leads the hydrogen and gas networks working group with MOL. CEO Ákos Kriston presented hydrogen developments. FGSZ is a gold sponsor of Hydrogen Open 2026.
• AVL Hungary Kft.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVL Hungary leads the industrial (horizontal) working group. Stefan Kanya from AVL presented on innovative hydrogen technology approaches at Hydrogen Open 2026.
• KTI Közlekedéstudományi IntézetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTI (Transport Science Institute) leads the mobility working group and has authored hydrogen infrastructure modeling studies commissioned by the association.
• HUN-REN Természettudományi Kutatóközpont (TTK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUN-REN TTK leads the R&D&I and education working group. Ákos Horváth from HUN-REN Center for Energy Research moderated panels at Hydrogen Open 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hydrogen Association of Korea (H2KOREA): South Korea's national hydrogen industry association promoting hydrogen economy development through member coordination, policy advocacy and international partnerships. Comparable in mission and structure to HH2, but operating in a far more advanced hydrogen market.
• Japan Hydrogen Association (JH2A): Japan's national hydrogen industry association, established earlier and significantly larger than HH2 but with an analogous convening role among Japanese hydrogen stakeholders. Comparable as a national-level industry coalition focused on hydrogen strategy and cross-sector collaboration.

Direct peers

• Hydrogen UK: UK's national hydrogen trade association promoting hydrogen adoption through policy advocacy, working groups and member services. Structurally and functionally analogous to HH2, with a similar membership model, working group structure and policy/regulatory focus.
• Czech Hydrogen Technology Platform (Hytep): Czech hydrogen industry platform coordinating national hydrogen R&D, deployment and policy engagement. Comparable in scope and member composition to HH2, and an active participant in HH2's Hydrogen Open international panels.
• Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA): Scotland's national hydrogen and fuel cell trade association with a very similar mandate — convening industry, academia and government around hydrogen strategy. SHFCA is a formal bilateral cooperation partner of HH2, signed in March 2026, making it one of the closest functional peers.
• H2B (Bavarian Hydrogen Association): Regional hydrogen association for Bavaria, Germany, organizing industry-government-academia collaboration and joint participation in EU hydrogen initiatives. Closely comparable regional peer to HH2 within the Central European hydrogen ecosystem, with H2B having participated in HH2's Hydrogen Open.

Broad incumbents

• Hydrogen Europe: European hydrogen industry association serving as the umbrella body for hydrogen stakeholders across the EU. Direct peer to HH2 in mission and structure (membership-based trade association), but operating at pan-European rather than national scale; HH2 is itself a member of Hydrogen Europe.
• Global Hydrogen Industrial Association Alliance (GHIAA): International alliance of national hydrogen industry associations, of which HH2 is a member. Operates one level above national associations like HH2, providing cross-border coordination and policy alignment; a direct strategic peer in mission.
• Clean Hydrogen Partnership (CHP JU): EU public-private partnership funding hydrogen R&D with an annual budget exceeding EUR 100 million in calls. Not a national association but is a strategic partner and upstream funder for HH2; comparable as an ecosystem convener shaping the hydrogen agenda across Europe.

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• Slovak National Hydrogen Association:

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