Although the hydrogen ecosystem is still nascent, it holds real promise. It has the potential to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 61 gigatons a year, through applications such as the use of fuel cells in heavy vehicles, or industrial processes such as ammonia, steel, and chemical manufacturing.

This panel seeks to discuss the most pressing techno-economic challenges that must be overcome for the wide-scale commercialization and mass adoption of hydrogen fuel cell applications.

In the wake of the pandemic calling for wide-scale corporate digitalisation, the startup scene boomed: 2021 was Europe’s first year exceeding the $100Bn mark for total startup investments and Europe’s best year for unicorns. 2022, however, is a completely different story. High inflation, geopolitical crises and a reverse of globalisation trends are all leading to an economic slowdown. It is a time to pause and reassess.

This panel will discuss the changes that the early stage tech scene has witnessed over the span of a few years and will discuss how investors and startup founders are responding to the current market uncertainties.