ABOUT
The Hydrogen HiveMinds Ideathon brings together Belgium’s leading academic researchers to co-create bold, future-shaping ideas for the country’s hydrogen ecosystem.
Organised by the BE-HyFE project and its partners, the event welcomes Belgian academics (PhD level and above) working across the full breadth of hydrogen-related topics.
WHAT?
A 3-day ideathon where multidisciplinary academic teams (3–5 people) co-create bold, future-focused hydrogen pathways for Belgium.
Working across scientific, technical, economic, and policy angles, participants explore innovative directions that can support a resilient and competitive Belgian hydrogen ecosystem.
WHY?
Belgium's hydrogen ambitions sit at the crossroads of energy security, industrial transition and EU cooperation. But without clear priorities and coordinated action, progress risks stalling.
To maintain leadership, Belgium needs joined-up thinking across markets, infrastructure, policy and innovation. The ideathon brings researchers together to outline realistic pathways for the country's hydrogen future.
HOW?
Teams are guided through an expert-led warm-up phase that equips them with the tools, insights, and system context needed to start strong.
During the 3-day event, they combine creative ideation with structured analysis and targeted mentorship to produce ambitious yet feasible case studies that contribute to Belgium’s long-term hydrogen roadmap.
