Hydrogen is taking off — literally. Our project partner Tomark Proton is taking innovation to new heights. Slovakia’s innovation in clean aviation was recently showcased on TV JOJ.
The program Spektrum 24 featured the H2 VTOL project, a pioneering hydrogen-powered aircraft developed in Prešov. Among the key topics: sustainable aviation, European cooperation, and the role of the EASTGATEH2V Hydrogen Valley in connecting innovation with real-world impact.
From Prešov to Europe
The H2 VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) project is part of the IPCEI on Hydrogen — a European initiative supporting breakthrough technologies. Led by Tomark Proton, the Slovak company behind the first hydrogen aircraft prototype, the project demonstrates how hydrogen can power not only vehicles and industries, but also the skies.
H2 VTOL combines advanced aeronautics with zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. Its goal: prove that sustainable aviation is achievable today — not decades from now.
EASTGATEH2V — linking regional innovation
During the broadcast, EASTGATEH2V was highlighted as a cornerstone of Slovakia’s hydrogen ecosystem. The project connects production, storage, and use of renewable hydrogen — enabling initiatives like H2 VTOL to thrive.
By building a regional value chain, EASTGATEH2V provides the foundation for new applications in transport, energy, and mobility — including air transport. Together, we show how cooperation between research, business, and regional government accelerates real transformation.
A shared vision of clean mobility
The TV segment also underlined the growing importance of hydrogen technologies for Slovakia’s future. Projects like H2 VTOL and EASTGATEH2V demonstrate that hydrogen is not just an alternative — it’s a competitive, sustainable solution.
From Košice to Prešov, innovation is fueling change — on the ground and in the air.