Pitching Competition
About
HE Pitching gives innovative companies, start-ups and projects the opportunity to present their solutions directly to investors, industry representatives and key stakeholders of the Hydrogen Ecosystem North Adriatic.
Selected applicants will take part in the HE Pitching Semi-Finals on 10th November 2026 in Gorizia, with the strongest propositions advancing to the Hydrogen Innovation Finals at the HE Conference on 11th November 2026 in Gorizia.
Who is it for?
- Innovative companies, start-ups and projects developing solutions relevant to hydrogen, clean energy and industrial decarbonisation
- Partners and members of European Hydrogen Valleys and Hubs
- HE Listing members
- NAHV, NACHIP and NASCHA partners
- SMEs selected through the NACHIP Open Calls
When
SEMI-FINALS
10th November 2026, Gorizia
8 – 10 companies participating
FINALS
11th November 2026, Gorizia
3 companies participating
How to apply?
Complete the application form. Selected applicants will be invited to prepare their pitch and participate in the HE Pitching Semi-Finals.
All semi-finalists receive a complimentary ticket to the 6th HE Conference on 11th and 12th November 2026.
The finalists also receive a complimentary ticket to the 2027 HE Conference.
All applicants receive one year of complimentary inclusion in the HE Listing.
Become a member of the HE Listing
HE Innovators Benefits
- Access to the Conference Investment Platform services as a HE Innovator
- Exposure and visibility, particularly towards engaged financing partners of the Conference
- Participation at capacity-building events for the HE Innovators
Participation at preparatory sessions for pitching sessions, feedback and guidance (min 4 per year)
Direct access to investors
Join the Innovators Listing today — the future of hydrogen starts with you.
HE Investors benefit
- Access to the Conference Investment Platform services as a HE Investor
- Access exclusive investment opportunities -from early-stage innovators to established industry players
- Participation at capacity-building events for the HE Investors
Participation at pitching sessions and get selected into evaluation commitee
Direct access to innovators
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