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India and Netherlands Launch Hydrogen Fellowship Programme
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
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India and Netherlands have launched the Hydrogen Fellowship Programme to enhance clean energy cooperation. This initiative aims to promote green hydrogen research and academic collaboration, supporting India’s readiness in hydrogen technologies.
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- Hydrogen Fellowship Programme launched by India and Netherlands.
- Initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
- Open to Indian doctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty researchers.
- Aims to enhance India’s deployment readiness in hydrogen technologies.
- Focus on system integration, safety, and techno-economic analysis.
- Includes life-cycle assessment and indigenisation pathways.
- Particularly targets hard-to-abate sectors.
- MoU signed with University of Groningen and 19 Indian IITs.
- Facilitates faculty and student exchange.
- Encourages joint research and knowledge sharing.
- No automatic financial commitments in the agreement.
- Aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Supports Energy Independence 2047 vision.
- Contributes to Net-Zero 2070 targets.
- Strengthens research collaboration and innovation.
- Focus on building human capital for the global hydrogen economy.
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