Aiming to support regional hydrogen hubs within the state, the funding is available for new projects at least 1MW in size, aimed at supplying regional applications.

Funding will cover up to 45% of eligible investment costs, with maximum funding capped at €10m ($11.8m). Those investments include the construction of new electrolyser capacity or the expansion of existing production capacity, including balance of plant equipment.

Additionally, components like hydrogen storage or compressors could receive up to 30% of capital costs covered.

The state hopes to support local green hydrogen production while Germany’s 9,000km core hydrogen network ramps up.

“The goal is to achieve a sufficient hydrogen supply in the medium term and to secure the competitiveness of companies in Baden-Württemberg,” the state’s energy ministry said.

Applications are open until 18 May 2026.

It follows the state’s first funding call in 2025, which awarded €50.7m ($59.8m) to eight projects, representing 55MW of electrolyser capacity – far short of the round’s €100m ($118m) budget.

Germany has emerged as Western Europe’s biggest green hydrogen market, with almost 1GW of projects past final investment decision, according to ICIS.