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GW-SHIFT, the Great Western Supercluster of Hydrogen Impact for Future Technologies, is a regional collaboration designed to accelerate hydrogen innovation and deployment. Spanning the South West of England and South Wales, GW-SHIFT brings together universities, local authorities and other public sector organisations, and industry partners to build a connected hydrogen ecosystem that delivers green, inclusive growth.
SPRINT: fast-tracking hydrogen innovation
SPRINT projects under GW-SHIFT support high-potential, early-stage ideas that can spark major hydrogen breakthroughs. University-led and co-created with industry and public sector partners, these agile proof-of-concept projects aim to unlock real-world impact and scale. Funding is available to support capacity, collaboration, and innovation.
Embedding hydrogen knowledge across the region
Secondments connect universities with industry, charities, and the public sector to build knowledge and capability in hydrogen adoption. These temporary, funded placements promote hands-on collaboration, helping partners steer the direction of applied research while gaining access to specialist academic insights.
Opportunities to collaborate with academics to develop your technology and products
Need help navigating the hydrogen innovation landscape? GW-SHIFT offers access to top-tier academic expertise and match-funded support to co-develop competitive R&D grant proposals. Strengthen your ideas, reduce risk, and increase your chances of securing Innovate UK or similar funding, backed by proven success rates.