BLUE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING APS

Their core work

Blue World Technologies is a Danish SME specializing in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, with a focus on both fuel cell systems and electrolyzer components. Their work spans methanol-based fuel cells and advanced materials for water electrolysis, including catalytic materials and alkaline membrane electrolyzer development. They contribute industrial know-how to EU research consortia developing next-generation clean energy conversion and hydrogen production technologies.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Blue World Technologies began their H2020 involvement in 2015 with high-temperature methanol fuel cells (MetaFuel), a downstream energy conversion technology. By 2020, their focus shifted decisively toward upstream hydrogen production — specifically electrolyzer materials, alkaline membranes, and recyclable catalysts. This pivot from fuel cells to electrolyzers mirrors the broader European push toward green hydrogen infrastructure.

Moving toward green hydrogen production technologies, particularly advanced electrolyzer components — positioning themselves in the rapidly growing European electrolyzer supply chain.

How they like to work

Blue World Technologies operates exclusively as a participant, never leading consortia — consistent with a focused SME contributing specialist knowledge rather than managing large projects. With 22 unique partners across 13 countries from just 3 projects, they integrate into broad, multinational consortia. This suggests they are a sought-after specialist contributor rather than a project initiator.

Despite only 3 projects, they have built a notably wide network of 22 partners across 13 countries, indicating participation in large research consortia with strong pan-European reach.

What sets them apart

Blue World Technologies bridges the gap between fuel cell expertise and electrolyzer development — a rare combination that gives them insight into both hydrogen production and consumption sides. As a Danish SME with direct industry experience, they bring practical manufacturing perspective to materials research consortia dominated by universities and research institutes. Their dual competence in methanol fuel cells and alkaline/PEM electrolysis makes them a versatile partner for hydrogen value chain projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• MetaFuel
  Their largest H2020 project (EUR 353,150) and earliest involvement, focused on high-temperature methanol fuel cells — a technology with applications in transport and off-grid power.
• RECYCALYSE
  Addresses the critical challenge of reducing dependence on scarce raw materials in electrolyzers by developing recyclable catalytic materials for green hydrogen production.