Ten Greater Manchester firms will gain rare access to Bosch’s hydrogen operations in Germany through a new Supply Chain Innovation Challenge designed to help businesses compete in the fast-emerging hydrogen economy.
The government is targeting 10 GW of hydrogen production by 2030 and industry leaders warn the country must act quickly or risk missing out on a global market forecast at $8 trillion (£6.3 trillion) by 2050.
Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub with Bosch and Manchester Metropolitan University, the programme will give selected companies direct insight into how hydrogen systems are designed and tested, from production to automotive applications.
The launch coincides with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority opening consultation on its new hydrogen and fuel cell strategy, developed with Manchester Met, which sets targets to accelerate decarbonisation and strengthen the city-region’s leadership in hydrogen.
Bosch, one of the world’s largest engineering and technology companies, is investing heavily in hydrogen and ranks among Europe’s top ten for hydrogen production patents.
Greater Manchester’s partnership with Germany’s Ruhr area helped pave the way for the collaboration, while Manchester Met’s Fuel Cell Innovation Centre anchors local expertise.
Eman Martin-Vignerte, Director of External Affairs, Governmental and Political Relations at Bosch, said: “By opening up our facilities, we want Greater Manchester businesses to see how hydrogen is applied in the real world, from production to automotive systems.
“This challenge is about sharing that experience so local companies can identify where they fit, develop their capabilities and bring hydrogen solutions to market in the UK.”
Firms will visit Bosch in January 2026 and take part in workshops, mentoring and commercial support through March 2026, with further assistance beyond. Applications are open now.
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