Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation Programme (PNIIDIT) contributes to achieving the goals of the European Green Pact. Regarding hydrogen technologies, the introduction of which in Bulgaria requires cooperation with partners having technological expertise, is recommended to allow their participation as members of consortia under the program. Another approach is bilateral partnership based on agreements at the level of ministries. The following directions will be financed in PNIIDIT, in which hydrogen technologies can find their place:
- Green and Digital Partnerships for Smart Transformation -
Strategic projects targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for increasing their competitiveness by turning 'green' challenges into opportunities. The goal is to create conditions for sustainable solutions by providing green and/or digital services, creating market advantage through the introduction/development of "green and digital" solutions and eco-innovations;
• Cooperation programs for innovation and knowledge transfer, transfer of technologies in the areas of European supply chains value (European value chains). Joint programs between industry, SMEs and scientific organizations and universities to build long-term cooperation and achieving significant progress and contribution to the regional economics such as in the field of building hydrogen valleys

A pivotal document shaping innovation policy in the Lubelskie Voivodeship is Regional Innovation Strategy of the Lubelskie Voivodeship (RIS3)with the Marshal Office of the Lubelskie Voivodeship as MA. The Lubelskie Voivodeship RIS3 2030 is devoted to develop researches and innovations and is detailing and development in this respect in region. The main objective of the document is increasing the scale and scope of innovative solutions implemented in the Region’s economy using local research and development base which will contribute to an increase in the quality of life of the Region’s inhabitants.
The detailed objectives are:
I. Increasing the ability of entities from the science and research sector to spread and commercialize knowledge, especially in the areas of regional smart specialisations
II. Increasing the ability of commercial entities to spread and absorb knowledge and implement innovations, especially in the areas of regional smart specialisations.
The strategy is the outcome of the commitment and cooperation between of pivotal stakeholders representing the sector of economy, the world of science, the business environment, non-governmental organisations, and the Region’s inhabitants. The document indicates the main factors characterizing the innovative potential of the Lubelskie Region, identifies the bottlenecks in the regional innovation system, sets forth the objectives, actions, sources of funding, implementation system and monitoring and evaluating system.

The Energy Strategy for Andalusia 2030 promotes the transition of Andalusia towards a carbon-neutral, more efficient energy model, guaranteeing access to reliable and sustainable energy, impacting job creation and economic activity. It develops strategic lines that will govern the region's energy policy in the upcoming years, contributing to national and EU energy and climate objectives. Its priorities include: a more efficient energy use; use of renewable potential available through greater electrification of energy demand; development of energy infrastructures; greater innovative activity in the energy business sector; improved skills and vocational training; the role of the Administration as a driving force behind the change in the energy model.
The Strategy follows the commitment of the EU to hydrogen as an energy vector which will allow a greater use of renewable energies and replace the use of fossil fuels, increasing the technological development and economy competitiveness.
The Strategy includes Green Hydrogen in Strategic Lines 3 and 5:
.-SL3 Promotes an efficient transport system advancing towards zero-emission mobility, increasing the vehicle fleet electrification and marking guidelines for the supply of other alternative energies such as hydrogen.
.-SL5 aims to intensify energy industrialization and enhance business opportunities offered by the energy transition. It includes strengthening the value chains of energy storage, hydrogen and renewable gases.

The purpose of Donegal Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP) 2024 – 2029, currently out to consultation with a view to launching it in Spring 2024, is to set out, for a six-year period, the objectives and actions needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of the relevant Local Authority area, both by itself directly and in partnership with other economic and community development stakeholders. The LECP is a key framework through which climate action interventions can be delivered at Local level. The shared vision of the Donegal LECP to 2029 seeks to ensure that: Donegal is climate resilient, healthy, socially and culturally inclusive, connected, innovative, collaborative and economically vibrant - offering an excellent quality of life for all its people. Among the various objectives the LECP aims to create an innovation ecosystem that will support SME’s directly and indirectly involved in the renewable energy sector. With relevant stakeholders, the aim is to assist SME’s in preparing for the green transition and to support the development of the supply chain that will service the renewable energy sector. The learning from the Green Hydra project will help identify common barrier and challenges facing SME’s and look at potential solutions.

The Integrated Spatial Development Strategy (OXA) of Latsia and Geri Municipalities overall objective is the spatial and economic integration of Latsia - Geri area to achieve conditions of social prosperity and social cohesion, through supporting the productive environment (local business – mainly SMEs), upgrading social services, protecting and utilizing its environmental resources and improving the quality of life of its inhabitants.
Priority Axis 2 (PA2) - Environmental Protection & Sustainable Development – the main objective of this axis is the prevention and addressing of the effects of climate change by integrating renewable energy and waste prevention practices into the city's day-to-day operations.
PA2 foresees (among others) cooperation with local stakeholders (NGOs, SMEs, Universities etc) for the development of energy efficiency measures, utilization of RES for energy production, the development of smart energy systems, networks and storage equipment at local level as well as the examination and exploitation of new sources of energy for electricity production.

The community section of Sogndal Municipality's master plan lays out a strategic approach and specific measures aimed at promoting the adoption of green hydrogen by SMEs within the municipality.
· Scope: fostering the uptake of green hydrogen specifically by SMEs operating within Sogndal Municipality, while maintaining collaboration with the wider Sogn Region.
· Objective: to facilitate and expedite the transition of SMEs towards adopting green hydrogen technologies. By doing so, the policy instrument supports the municipality's broader sustainability agenda and contributes to regional decarbonization efforts.
· Characteristics: a comprehensive approach that combines regulatory measures, financial incentives, and capacity-building initiatives. It seeks to foster collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and promote the development of necessary infrastructure to support the adoption of green hydrogen within the targeted SME sector.
· Priority Measures Addressed: establishing a supportive regulatory framework, providing financial incentives and assistance to SMEs, and promoting capacity-building activities and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Through collaboration with the Sogn Region, active involvement of stakeholders, the policy instrument aspires to achieve substantial and lasting effects. Aligned with with the municipality's sustainability goals, it endeavors to create a greener, more resilient, and prosperous future for the region.

The Hydrogen Strategy (hereinafter: Strategy) sets out a national vision for the development, research, production, infrastructure and deployment of hydrogen technology, with a view to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as well as a vision of national targets for the development of alternative fuels infrastructure in line with the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia (hereinafter: NDS) until 2030. The Strategy represents a first step in developing the application of hydrogen in the Croatian economy and covers the possibilities for hydrogen production, storage and transport, use, as well as the potential for research, development and innovation in all parts of the hydrogen economy.
Small and medium-sized companies make up majority of companies in the structure of the Croatian economy. Since the current state of the hydrogen economy is not developed there is hight potential for its development and challenges faced by companies when entering this growing market.
The primary reasons for not introducing hydrogen into the business mentioned by respondents are mainly unavailable technical solutions, lack of information about market potential, lack of financing sources, and limiting legislative framework. The aforementioned problems represent guidelines for improving the hydrogen market in the Republic of Croatia and increasing its use with the aim of decarbonizing the sector.

The scope of the Latvian National Climate and Energy Plan is to contribute to the development of a climate-neutral economy by improving energy security and social well-being in a sustainable, competitive, cost-effective, secure, and market-based manner.
To achieve the scope, it is necessary to:
1) Promote the efficient use of resources and their self-sufficiency and diversity;
2) Ensure a significant reduction in the consumption of resources, in particular fossil and non-sustainable resources, and a simultaneous shift towards sustainable, renewable and innovative resource use, ensuring equitable access to energy for all sectors of society;
3) Stimulate the development of research and innovation that contributes to the development of a sustainable energy sector and the mitigation of climate change.
Concerning the hydrogen, some of the objectives in the plan are:
1) Research on materials and engineering technologies for renewable energies, for solar and hydrogen energy generation and storage
2) Support research and development of innovative solutions for the integration of hydrogen as an alternative fuel into the energy system
3) Support innovative technology solutions, including for the production and use of biomethane, hydrogen and advanced biofuels.
It also foresees to ensure at least 50% share of renewable energy in Latvia's final energy consumption and at least 7% share of renewable energy in Latvia's final transport energy consumption.

The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2021-27, along the goals set in the Regional Pact for Jobs and Climate is a cross-sectoral policy instrument to identify objectives, priorities, actions to maximise the effects of the investments in R&I by focusing resources on the specialisation areas of each region.
The strategy applies to structural funds and regional programmes supporting R&I and it conditions the approval of the RP-ERDF of the ER.
The new 21/27 S3 identifies 15 priorities and 8 specialisation areas (agrobusiness, building and construction, mechatronics and motor engineering, health and wealth industries, cultural and creative industries; innovation in services, digital and logistic; energy and sustainable development and tourism). It defines the innovative directions and the financial framework supporting R&I.
The S3 defines in particular the RP framework with objectives on sustainability, decarbonisation, biodiversity, resilience with the following specific objectives in line with GREEN HYDRA project:
2.1 promoting energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions;
2.2 promote renewable energy in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001, including the sustainability criteria set out therein;
2.promoting the transition to circular and resource-efficient economy.
As to energy efficiency, the Programme inherits the targets set in the Regional Pact for Jobs and Climate: achieving carbon neutrality before 2050 and transitioning to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2035.

For the region of Podravje, the key strategic document is the Regional Development Plan 2021-2027 (RDO) for Podravje, where the Regional Development Agency for Podravje – Maribor is responsible for the coordination and technical support of the Regional Council of Podravje in preparation of the strategic document, as well as the body monitoring its implementation.
The RDP for Podravje has specified the development goal 2 (DG2): Low carbon and greener region, more specifically Development Priority 2.1: Sustainable use of Energy. The policy measure 2.1.3: Development of smart energy systems and networks including the building and developing efficient energy storage is focusing on fostering the transition to low carbon and circular economy; increased sustainable mobility; reduction of green house gasses; increase of renewable energy and energy efficiency; reduced use of fossil fuel.
The main indicator to be achieved within DG2 to which PP11 will contribute within the Green Hydra project is:
“Number of new projects for circular bioeconomy”
This will be linked to measures 2.4.3: Demonstration-pilot production, which supports development of innovative improvements of products, processes, and technologies for faster development of new and innovative technologic solutions in line with sustainable development, industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, circular economy, enabling technologies and digitalization.