Insights from the Hydrogen Economy Report Webinar 

6 February 2026, 12:00 13:00, Online

The UK green hydrogen market could be worth £30–£90 billion by 2050 (Optimat Wood, 2022), presenting significant long-term opportunities for SMEs, especially early movers. With strong and growing support from the UK and devolved governments for supply chain development, the region is primed for investment and innovation.

This webinar will explore the key findings of the ‘South Wales and South West England Hydrogen Economy Report’. Divided into two parts, the session first examines the hydrogen supply chain, outlining policy initiatives, market opportunities, and support available for SMEs, investors, and advisors. The second part highlights existing regional projects, showing the socio-economic benefits of engaging with green innovation.

Green hydrogen offers huge potential, but realising it requires understanding where opportunities lie, how policy and market forces interact, and which projects are leading the way. In this session, we’ll unpack the report’s findings and explore questions such as:

• What are the key supply chain opportunities in hydrogen for SMEs?
• Which policies and government support mechanisms can help businesses grow?
• How do existing projects deliver socio-economic value through green innovation?

Our expert speakers will provide a clear view of the regional hydrogen landscape, helping businesses and stakeholders identify actionable opportunities.

Register now to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gw-shift-seminar-series-insights-from-the-hydrogen-economy-report-tickets-1978109296154?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hydrogen Launchpad training 

Fuel the future with green hydrogen innovation.

Hydrogen Launchpad is kicking off the year with two cohorts. This fully funded, blended online programme gives participants immediate access to learning materials, followed by live coaching sessions to put knowledge into practice. You’ll gain insight into partnership-led strategy, learn how to establish and maximise innovation partner networks, and explore real-world hydrogen case studies.

Delivered by SETsquared as part of the GW-SHIFT programme and funded by EPSRC, this training offers access to the SETsquared Innovation Platform, specialist sector support, and a certificate of participation.

This programme is ideal for academic researchers exploring green hydrogen innovation, start-up founders and small teams, public sector or civic innovators, and/or individuals from SMEs or larger corporates

Next cohort dates: 25 February, 4 March, 11 March (joint session) and 18 March (panel session)

Find out more – https://www.gw-shift.org/hydrogen-launchpad