The mission of the Hydrogen Valley Finland is to acquire, produce and distribute information related to the hydrogen economy. We asked our members what they want from us. Read what they said.
In January, the Hydrogen Valley Finland conducted a member survey to find out members' views on the development of the hydrogen economy and its potential in eastern Finland. The survey showed that the promotion of the hydrogen economy is seen as important for the economic growth and sustainable development of the region.
The members highlighted networking and attracting significant investment to eastern Finland as key objectives. The development of an adequate electricity and gas network in Eastern Finland was also seen as important.
Members called for more regional networking events and lobbying of key decision-makers. Information on major new investments and funding opportunities for flagship projects were also key issues.
The main objectives of the Hydrogen Valley Finland were:
- Developing an adequate electricity and gas network in eastern Finland (17 votes)
- Attracting significant investment to eastern Finland (16 votes)
- Bringing together the players in the hydrogen economy through networking (15 votes)
- Increasing the interest of national and EU decision-makers in the development of eastern Finland's hydrogen economy (14 votes)
- Facilitating solutions to the wind/radar problem (13 votes)
The members expressed their wish for Hydrogen Valley Finland to:
- Lobbying key decision-makers (16 votes)
- Regional networking events (15 votes)
- Business visits (12 votes)
- Themed meetings for different target groups (9 votes)
- National networking events (7 votes)
Members asked for communication on the following topics:
- Major new investments (15 votes)
- Industry news in Finland (13 votes)
- On reforms related to national and EU legislation (14 votes)
- On funding opportunities for hydrogen projects (12 votes)
- Hydrogen Valley events (12 votes)
Members expressed their wish for the association to communicate through the following channels:
- Newsletters (17 votes)
- LinkedIn (15 votes)
- Hydrogen Valley website (14 votes)
- Events in the sector (8 votes)
- National media (7 votes)
The members of Hydrogen Valley Finland were quite satisfied with the association's activities, with an average rating of 3.81 stars out of five. When asked about the benefits of Hydrogen Valley Finland, members highlighted the expertise, research data and networking that the network brings to the hydrogen economy. More open public events were requested.
In January, 22 members responded to the questionnaire, of which 9 represented companies, 1 educational institution, 6 development companies, 3 municipalities and 3 other organisations.
