Building the Hydrogen Market in Central and Eastern Europe: H2START at the 10th CEE Hydrogen Summit
The 10th Central and Eastern Europe Hydrogen Summit, held on 25–26 February 2026 in Prague, brought together policymakers, industry representatives, infrastructure developers and researchers to discuss how accelerate the deployment of hydrogen technologies and projects. H2START joined the discussion on how Central and Eastern Europe is building a functioning hydrogen ecosystem. During the summit, Prof. Daria Vladikova, H2START Executive Director, presented Bulgaria’s role in the South-Eastern Hydrogen Corridor and how the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Technologies in Stara Zagora and support its development. The H2START Centre of Excellence can play a key role in the planned Stara Zagora hydrogen hub, helping the region focus on innovation, economy growth, and