The Hydrogen Research Corridor brings together twelve world‑class hydrogen institutes, labs and facilities across The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, strengthening hydrogen research and innovation in Manchester.

Led by The University of Manchester in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, the Hydrogen Research Corridor spans a 500-metre research corridor and showcases the institutions’ combined strength in delivering the full hydrogen innovation lifecycle, from fundamental research through to scale‑up and real‑world deployment.

The initiative connects expertise across chemistry, materials, engineering, safety, systems integration, economics and sustainability, creating a uniquely joined‑up research environment. By bringing this expertise together within close physical proximity, the Hydrogen Research Corridor enables collaboration across disciplines and institutions, supporting research shaped by real operating and deployment conditions from the outset.

Professor Stuart Holmes, from the School of Chemical Engineering, said: “The Hydrogen Research Corridor brings together expertise, facilities and infrastructure in a way that allows ideas to move quickly from research into real‑world application. By working across disciplines and institutions in close proximity, we’re strengthening Manchester’s ability to deliver hydrogen research at scale.”

Research activity within the Hydrogen Research Corridor spans hydrogen production, storage, infrastructure and use, alongside work focused on safety, cost, policy and sustainability. By linking early‑stage discovery with facilities and expertise for testing, validation and scale‑up, the initiative strengthens Manchester’s position as a leading centre for hydrogen research with real‑world impact.

• Explore the Hydrogen Research Corridor website to find out more.