Meet Our Partner: Public Bus Transport Company of the Košice Self-Governing Region
The Public Bus Transport Company of the Košice Self-Governing Region was founded by the regional government in 2023 with the aim of supporting green and innovative transport in eastern Slovakia. It is not a traditional transport operator but a purpose-built organisation created to implement modern low-emission and zero-emission mobility solutions. The company focuses primarily on hydrogen-powered transport, preparing the pilot deployment of hydrogen buses and the associated infrastructure. Its mission is to provide solutions enabling clean, safe and sustainable mobility for the region’s residents. The company is one of the key actors in transforming eastern Slovakia into a Hydrogen Valley and a hub of green mobility.
Meet Our Partner: TOMARK PROTON
TOMARK is an engineering company based in Prešov, Slovakia, founded in 1995. Today, it ranks among Europe’s leading manufacturers of truck chassis and has developed and certified its own aircraft models. The company employs more than 200 people and operates a production facility exceeding 20,000 m².
Meet Our Partner: Technical University of Košice (TUKE)
The Technical University of Košice (TUKE) is one of Slovakia’s most prominent research and education institutions. Founded in 1952, it consists of nine faculties with strong expertise in engineering, energy, digitalisation and materials science. TUKE is an active member of international networks such as Ulysseus, EIT InnoEnergy and Hydrogen Europe.
Meet Our Partner: W2H2 KSK
W2H2 KSK is a newly established company created through a joint initiative of the Košice Self-governing Region and KOSIT, a. s. Its mission is to produce green hydrogen locally in Košice, using waste heat and renewable electricity.
The company plays a key role in the region’s transition to clean energy, particularly in transport and industry. Local hydrogen production supports emission reduction, strengthens energy security, and contributes to a sustainable future for the Košice Region.
Meet Our Partner: Slovak National Hydrogen Association (NVAS)
The Slovak National Hydrogen Association (NVAS) is a professional organisation dedicated to supporting hydrogen technologies as a pathway toward climate neutrality and increased energy security. Established in 2015, NVAS was founded through a joint initiative of companies, experts, and public institutions. Today, it is one of Slovakia’s most influential players in the hydrogen sector.
Meet Our Coordinator: Košice Self-governing Region (KSK)
The Košice Self-governing Region serves as the main coordinator of the EASTGATEH2V project, leading the creation of Slovakia’s first fully integrated hydrogen ecosystem. As a key regional authority, KSK connects innovation, climate ambitions, and long-term territorial development.
EASTGATEH2V in 2025: Laying the Foundations for Slovakia’s First Hydrogen Valley
The year 2025 marked the preparation and start-up phase of the EASTGATEH2V project, laying the foundations for Slovakia’s first Hydrogen Valley in the Košice region. During this phase, project partners focused on technical planning, permitting processes and detailed design for hydrogen production, distribution and deployment sites. This work ensures that future infrastructure will be safe, efficient and ready for long-term operation.
Flying on Hydrogen: H2 VTOL and EASTGATEH2V on TV JOJ
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.
Building the Foundations of Slovakia’s First Hydrogen Valley
The EASTGATEH2V project continues to move forward as partners work together to build the foundations of Slovakia’s first fully integrated Hydrogen Valley in the Košice region. Over recent months, the consortium has focused on strengthening cooperation, refining technical concepts and aligning activities across production, mobility, industry and public engagement.
EASTGATEH2V Highlighted at Europe’s Leading Hydrogen Convention – WHTC 2025
Hydrogen innovation took the spotlight in Dublin this October.
From 21–23 October 2025, the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention (WHTC 2025) gathered the world’s leading experts in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. They discussed how to make the global hydrogen economy efficient, scalable, and sustainable.