Production
Australasia
ARENA Hydrogen Headstart Program - Round 2
ARENA
Deadline: 10 Apr 2026
Program Overview
Competitive production credits for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects located in Australia
- Commercial-scale renewable hydrogen production
- Proven technical and financial capability
- Offtake strategy clearly defined
Strategic Themes
- Production cost reduction
- Grid stability services
- Export-oriented infrastructure
- Decarbonising domestic industrial hubs
Build Your Project Consortia
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Funding Capacity
AU$50M - AU$200M
Ready to move?
Once you've identified your consortia partners or defined your project scope, post it on Hydrogen IQ to find the remaining pieces of your puzzle.
Post Your Grant ProjectNext Steps on HIQ
- 1Identify RequirementsBased on the themes above, define what expertise you need.
- 2Post AnonymouslyList your project on our marketplace to attract the best bidders.
- 3Select PartnersReview technical proposals and form your winning consortium.