Join the session to explore the key barriers that prevent private investment from bridging the gap in public funding and driving the Hydrogen Economy. We will examine how public-private collaboration can close the funding gap and identify effective financial structures, such as blended finance and public-private partnerships (PPP), to attract investment. We will dive into mechanisms for unlocking additional public funding and integrating it into private investment models, ensuring long-term, sustainable funding for hydrogen projects. Finally, we will discuss how government initiatives can better align with private sector investment to accelerate the scaling of hydrogen technologies and infrastructure.
Steve Beel, CEO, Freeport East
Andy Thompson, Portfolio Director, Thames Estuary Growth Board
Arnold du Toit, Investor, WeSprint
Chair: Athanasios Grammatikopoulos, Climate Action Lead, Connected Places Catapult
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