Opening of the Glasgow Hydrogen Innovation Centre

25 July 2025 | 3 minute read

The School of Chemistryopens in a new window at the University of Glasgow was delighted to welcome Dr Alasdair Allan MSPopens in a new window for the formal opening of the Glasgow Hydrogen Innovation Centreopens in a new window in June. Dr Allan is the Acting Minister for Climate Action.

The Glasgow Hydrogen Innovation Centre is funded by the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energy Technologies Fund - Hydrogen Innovation Schemeopens in a new window. It provides facilities for early-stage start-ups in the hydrogen area from across Scotland to design, build and test prototype devices.

The Centre is directed by Prof. Mark Symesopens in a new window, and draws on his own experience of commercialising early-stage hydrogen technology.

The Innovation Centre is looking for spinouts, start-ups or academics in the Scottish hydrogen sector. It supports those looking to build a prototype device by providing access to the necessary workshop space, equipment, or lab facilities.

The initiative can provide a great opportunity to enable smaller organisations to kickstart their devices, projects, and initiatives. If you want to know more, please reach out to Mark via LinkedIn. 

Clyde Hydrogen Systemsopens in a new window was the Glasgow Hydrogen Innovation Centre’s first customer. Its Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Matt Lees, said:

“The laboratory space and equipment provided by the Glasgow Hydrogen Innovation Centre have been instrumental in supporting Clyde Hydrogen’s technology development. By providing easy access to manufacturing capability, testing space, and the analytical expertise of the University of Glasgow, the Centre has enabled a step-change in the scale of Clyde Hydrogen’s technology development.” 

Ureakaopens in a new window was another one of the Centre’s customers. Philip Salter, Chief Executive Officer of the company, said:

“The Glasgow Hydrogen Innovation Centre has been fundamentally important in validating and optimising a key part of the Ureaka process. The facility is an excellent environment for early-stage innovation, and the support and flexibility have played a critical role in accelerating our electrochemical development.”