从愿景到行动：2026国际氢能创新先锋赛项目路演成功举办From Vision to Action: The 2026 International Hydrogen Innovation Pioneer Competition Roadshow Held Successfully

According to Green Fuel International Business Network, the 2026 International Hydrogen Innovation Pioneer Competition roadshow was successfully held in Menghe Town, Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, from August 5 to 7. 40 shortlisted projects gathered in Changzhou to present the latest innovations in hydrogen through project pitches, expert review and matchmaking sessions. Themed "From Vision to Action: Advancing Accessible, Affordable and Resilient Hydrogen Solutions," this year's competition focused on identifying innovative projects with technology breakthrough potential, engineering application value and international development prospects.

The event was hosted by the International Hydrogen Center, with guidance from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Beijing Tsinghua Industrial R&D Institute and the Administrative Committee of Changzhou National High-Tech Zone. Li Ning, deputy representative of the UNIDO office in China, said in his address that the "accessible, affordable and resilient" theme advocated by the competition responds to an important issue facing the global energy transition, and that hydrogen matters not only for industrial decarbonization but also for strengthening energy resilience and industrial competitiveness. Li Xianguo, an academician of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, served as chief review expert, with the review team made up of representatives from research institutes, energy companies, industry organizations and investment institutions.

The roadshow brought together outstanding companies and innovation teams from across China's hydrogen supply chain, with 22 projects in the mature enterprise group and 18 in the innovative enterprise group, covering key links such as hydrogen production, storage and transportation, hydrogen-based fuels and end-use applications. In the mature enterprise group, PetroChina Petrochemical Research Institute, Shanghai Fujie Technology and Baoshilai New Material Technology focused on areas including full-chain PEM water electrolysis technology and green methanol production; the innovative enterprise group presented cutting-edge projects such as megawatt-scale off-grid hydrogen production systems, third-generation AEM green hydrogen solutions and solid-state hydrogen storage equipment, highlighting the technology breakthrough potential of emerging companies.

The event also included industry matchmaking sessions, where participating companies held in-depth, practical discussions with experts, investment institutions and supply chain companies on technology cooperation, project investment and supply chain coordination. On August 5, participating companies and experts visited the Zhongwu Xinbei Surface Treatment Circular Industry Technology Research Demonstration Center and other sites, conducting on-site inspections focused on green manufacturing and hydrogen equipment. The International Hydrogen Center said it will continue to serve as a platform for international cooperation and technology transfer, helping more hydrogen solutions move toward demonstration application and large-scale deployment.