Achieving the objectives of GreenE² requires close cooperation across sectors, regions and international networks. As the ecosystem advances toward developing investment-ready hydrogen and CO₂ value chains, collaboration between companies, cities, research organisations and public authorities becomes increasingly important.
CLIC Innovation acts as the ecosystem orchestrator, supporting information exchange, connecting stakeholders and strengthening cooperation both within Finland’s regional clusters and internationally. Through these activities, companies and other stakeholders can identify complementary partners, develop joint initiatives and create new business opportunities linked to the clean energy transition.
Regional clusters driving industrial value chains
During the 2026–2028 phase, GreenE² focuses particularly on strengthening collaboration in Finland’s key industrial regions — Turku, Oulu, and the Lappeenranta–Imatra area. In these regions, companies, cities and research organisations are working together to develop hydrogen, Power-to-X and CO₂ value chains.
The ecosystem supports the development of regional platforms that bring together actors across the value chain, from clean electricity production and hydrogen technologies to industrial utilisation and carbon management. By coordinating development activities and preparing joint projects, the ecosystem helps move initiatives from early concepts toward credible, investment-ready industrial projects.
The ecosystem also brings together organisations representing different parts of the value chains. By connecting technology providers, energy producers, industrial users and research partners, GreenE² helps identify opportunities for new partnerships and supports the preparation of collaborative R&D, demonstration and investment projects.
International networks and partnerships
In parallel with regional development, GreenE² maintains strong connections to European and global networks related to clean electrification, hydrogen and industrial decarbonisation.
CLIC Innovation participates in several key European industry platforms, including A.SPIRE, Hydrogen Europe and the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). These networks provide opportunities to exchange knowledge, identify new partners and follow emerging developments in European research and industrial policy.
The ecosystem is also connected to international collaboration through projects coordinated or supported by CLIC Innovation, such as BalticSeaH2, REMHub and the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP). Earlier initiatives, including HyTruck and HYGCEL, have created valuable international networks that continue to support cooperation between companies, research organisations and public actors.
In addition, the ecosystem follows to broader international initiatives such as IEA, the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and Mission Innovation, which help identify emerging technologies, market developments and policy trends shaping the future energy system.