We invite you to read the Stargate Hydrogen retrospective Q3 and catch up on the progress made across the company over the past three months. During the quarter, we received grants, made new partnerships, hired new talent, and our teams continued advancing both R&D and commercial projects.

As we move into the final quarter of 2026, several projects are entering their next phases. The work completed reflects steady progress across engineering, production, commercial activities, and partnerships, while preparing Stargate Hydrogen for the priorities ahead.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the quarter's main developments.

Stargate Hydrogen Q3 - Highlights:

Soon we will announce the biggest milestone in Stargate’s hydrogen history.  

Five years ago, our company was born with a big ambition; now something big is coming. This milestone reflects where we've come from, and where we're heading next. Click to learn more.

Stargate Hydrogen secures 21 million Euros from the EU Innovation Fund.

The EU Innovation Fund will support the expansion of Stargate's manufacturing capacity in Europe, enabling the production of large-scale electrolyser stacks and systems. Click to learn more.

Sifted - DACH & CEE (2026): Stargate Hydrogen is one of the top 100!

We’re in the Sifted 100: DACH & CEE - We’ve been named one of the fastest-growing startups across the region, recognised for real traction! Click to learn more.

Stargate Hydrogen and Hydrogenera sign a partnership for system integration. 

The cooperation will focus on selected project opportunities where the capabilities of both companies are technically and commercially complementary. Click to learn more.

Downloadable: De-Risking Tool Kit - The guide for hydrogen projects.

We put together the Stargate Hydrogen Project Risk Assessment Toolkit. Most companies would charge for tools like this, but we are giving it away. Click to learn more.

ABB DecarbTech Publication. 

DecarbTech focuses on industrial decarbonisation; the latest edition highlights how ABB's rectifier is used in our Aurora Electrolyser, the Stargate's Hydrogen 10 MW module. Click to learn more.

Save the dates!

Looking ahead to the next quarter, Stargate Hydrogen will continue to take part in key industry events, conferences and exhibitions across our markets. Save the dates below and connect with our team if you are planning to attend.

Hydrogen Tech Expo in Hamburg - The biggest hydrogen event of the year.

📅 SAVE THE DATE - Stargate Hydrogen is heading to Hamburg for the Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026. Will we see you there? Click to learn more.

Energy Day 2026 in Tampere - Meet Petri Sarnes, our country Director in Finland.

Varaa päivä - On 20 October, Finland’s energy community will gather at Energy Day 2026, organised by the World Energy Council Finland. And Petri Sarnes will be there as well! Click to learn more.

Latest Articles:

During Q3, we continued to share insights, technical knowledge and perspectives on the topics shaping the hydrogen industry. Here are the articles published during the quarter.

Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCoH) - What it is and why it matters.

EXSOTHyC is approaching several major milestones: the final stack design is complete; assembly is planned for September, and in-house testing will follow in the Star bench. Click to learn more.

Potassium Hydroxide in Alkaline Electrolysis: 25 FAQ. 

EXSOTHyC is approaching several major milestones: the final stack design is complete; assembly is planned for September, and in-house testing will follow in the Star bench. Click to learn more.

Hydrogen Gas: Properties, comparisons, and its role.

EXSOTHyC is approaching several major milestones: the final stack design is complete; assembly is planned for September, and in-house testing will follow in the Star bench. Click to learn more.

Hydrogenation: How Food Manufacturers Use Hydrogen. 

EXSOTHyC is approaching several major milestones: the final stack design is complete; assembly is planned for September, and in-house testing will follow in the Star bench. Click to learn more.

New Hires:

Our team continued to grow during Q3. Each new hire brings fresh expertise, ideas and perspectives that strengthen our ability to develop and deliver green hydrogen solutions. Here are the people who joined the team.

• Petri Sarnes – Country Director in Finland 

• Kamran Omarov - Test Engineer 

• Jekaterina Jegorova - Quality Specialist 

• Kacper Mróz - Electrode Development Intern 

• Kaspar Arukaevu, R&D Intern

What's next:

Q3 was another busy quarter for Stargate Hydrogen, marked by steady progress across our projects, partnerships, technology and team. As we enter the final quarter of the year, our focus remains on delivering projects, supporting our customers and preparing for the opportunities ahead. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the progress made during Q3.

We look forward to sharing more developments, achievements and milestones with you in the months ahead.