NACHIP

North Adriatic

Clean Hydrogen

Investment Platform

Novel hydrogen technologies accelerator
Co-financed by the European Union through the I3 Instrument implemented by EISMEA

Novel hydrogen technologies accelerator
Co-financed by the European Union through the I3 Instrument implemented by EISMEA

NACHIP Consortium Meets in Novalja (Pag)

The North Adriatic Clean Hydrogen Investment Platform (NACHIP) consortium held its regular project meeting on Friday, 19 September 2025, in Novalja, on the Island of Pag, Croatia. The meeting brought together partners from Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region to review project progress, exchange updates on SME support, and plan next steps for […]

NACHIP Featured in Celjan Newspaper

On 10 September, the NACHIP project was featured in Celjan newspaper, in the special Gospodarska priloga (Economic Supplement), with an article titled “Evropski vodikov prehod” (European Hydrogen Transition). In the interview, Mojca Golež highlighted NACHIP’s role in demonstrating how hydrogen technologies can be integrated into district heating systems, showing how renewable hydrogen can provide a […]

NACHIP Pilot Velenje Presented at HEAT 35 Event

On 9 September 2025, the NACHIP project was presented at the HEAT 35 local stakeholder event in Velenje, which focused on the transformation of district heating systems by 2035. In the session “Use for District Heating – Velenje Pilot Presentation”, Alenka Pogačar from Mestna občina Velenje introduced the pilot project demonstrating how a public building […]

IMB Students Visit Serichim

On the 24th July 2025, NACHIP partner Serichim S.r.l. had the pleasure of welcoming a group of students from the IMB International Master’s Programme at the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business. The visit was part of a field trip to northern Italy aimed at providing students with real-world insights into the value […]

NACHIP Partners Meeting and Site Visit Held in Velenje

On 12 June 2025, NACHIP project partners convened in Velenje for a full-day coordination meeting hosted by the Municipality of Velenje. Held at the Climate Energy Office, the meeting served as a valuable opportunity for partners to review ongoing progress, exchange updates across work packages, and strengthen collaboration. The agenda included a wide-ranging discussion on […]

Kicking Off Pilot Site Visits: NACHIP Leaders Meet at Faber

A coordination meeting was held at Faber’s site in Cividale del Friuli, Italy, on 2 April 2025, bringing together representatives from the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS), Faber, Serichim, META, and META Circularity to align key aspects of the NACHIP project. The main focus was to ensure that all planned deliverables clearly reflect the project’s primary […]

Leonitus Launches Europe’s First Wave-to-Hydrogen Project in Novalja

A pilot led by LEONITUS is underway in Žigljen Port, Novalja, combining coastal protection, renewable energy production, and ecological sustainability. As the first project of its kind in Europe under the North Adriatic Clean Hydrogen Investment Platform (NACHIP), this €5.4 million endeavour unites partners from Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy to pioneer green hydrogen production using wave energy. […]

Cascade Funding in NACHIP: Supporting Innovation and Growth

NACHIP is committed to accelerating hydrogen innovation and industrial scaling through strategic funding mechanisms. One of the key financial instruments embedded in the NACHIP project is Cascade Funding, a model designed to distribute financial support to SMEs and other key stakeholders involved in hydrogen-related technological development. What is Cascade Funding? Cascade Funding, also known as […]

NACHIP Presented at IFAM Fair in Ljubljana

NACHIP was presented at the event Future Factories and Smart Cities – Transforming Industry and Urban Environments, which took place as part of the IFAM Industrial Fair in Ljubljana. The event highlighted breakthrough technologies shaping the future of industry and cities, with a focus on digitalisation, robotics, artificial intelligence, hydrogen technologies, and sustainable energy solutions. […]

Season’s Greetings from NACHIP!

This year has been an exciting journey for the North Adriatic Clean Hydrogen Investment Platform, as we laid the groundwork for impactful investments and strategic collaborations in clean hydrogen innovation. As we look forward to 2025, we are excited about the opportunities ahead and the milestones we’ll achieve together with our dedicated partners. Make sure […]