Get ready for the ultimate hydrogen showdown. The H2GP World Final 2025 is coming to Chemnitz, a European Capital of Culture and a city deeply rooted in innovation and industry. This is more than a race – it's a week-long global celebration of renewable energy, STEM education, and future-forward thinking. Teams from around the world will gather to push the boundaries of clean tech and showcase the future of green mobility.
August 21 – Thursday: Sprint & Community Race Day
9:00 Check-in Opens
10:00 Opening remarks, Welcome
10:30 Green Flag for Sprint Races
15:30 Closing
16:00 Facility Closed
Community Race (powered by TUC): 10:00am–3:00pm
August 22 – Friday: Prototype + New Team Race & University Tours
8:30 Check-in Opens
8:30-9:30 Prototype and new teams Check, Energy collection
9:45 Opening remarks, Welcome and National Anthem
10:00 Green Flag
16:00 Checkered Flag
17:00 Facility Closed
TUC Science & Lab Tours: Morning & Afternoon
Cultural Program: Fahrrad Kino | 4:00pm–6:00pm
August 23 – Saturday: Tech Inspection & Werkschau
Judging & Tech Sessions: 9:00am–4:00pm
9:00 Group A and C Judging Session by assignment
9:00 Group B and D Technical Inspection and Open Track
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Group B and D Judging Session by assignment
13:00 Group A and C Technical Inspection and Open Track
Cultural Dinner: Barbecue | 5:00pm–7:00pm
Made in Saxony Exhibit: 12:00pm–5:00pm
August 24 – Sunday: Stock Race 1
8:30 Check-in Opens
8:30-9:30 Stock Race 1 Tech Check, Energy collection
9:45 Opening remarks, Welcome, and National Anthem
10:00 Green Flag
16:00 Checkered Flag
17:00 Facility Closed
Skateboarding Festival (Kulturhauptstadt): 4:30pm–7:30pm
August 25 – Monday: Stock Race 2 & Hydrogen Workshops
8:30 Check-in Opens
8:30-9:30 Stock Race 2 Tech Check, Energy collection
9:45 Opening remarks, Welcome, and National Anthem
10:00 Green Flag
16:00 Checkered Flag
17:00 Facility Closed
Hy2U Workshops for Teenagers
#3000Garages Exhibition Festival: 12:00pm–6:00pm
August 26 – Tuesday: Hybrid Race & Science Dialogues
8:30 Check-in Opens
8:30-9:30 Hybrid Race Tech Check, Energy collection
9:45 Opening remarks, Welcome, and National Anthem
10:00 Green Flag
16:00 Checkered Flag
17:00 Facility Closed
“Tales of Transformation” Museum Tour
Wissenschaft im Dialog (Fraunhofer)
August 27 – Wednesday: Girls in STEM Race & Awards
Girls In STEM Race
8:30 Check in Opens
8:30 Girls in STEM Tech Check, Energy collection
9:00 Opening remarks, Welcome, and National Anthem
9:15 Green Flag
11:15 Checkered Flag
12:00 Awards and Luncheon
14:00 Closing Ceremony
14:30 Start of Event Breakdown
Experience world-class hydrogen racing in action.
Join global innovators in renewable energy and STEM education.
Connect with leading universities, engineers, and companies shaping the hydrogen economy.
Celebrate youth leadership, girls in STEM, and CSR-led innovation.
Kraftverkehr Chemnitz – Event Hall
Fraunhoferstraße 60, 09126 Chemnitz, Germany
Events will also be hosted at the:
Technische Universität Chemnitz, Fraunhofer IWU, and the Sächsisches Industriemuseum.
The H2GP World Final 2025 in Chemnitz is more than a global hydrogen event—it is a week-long showcase of science, innovation, and education.
Alongside the international racing competition, the program features hands-on technology workshops supported by the German Federal Ministry of Research and Technology, field visits to advanced fuel cell manufacturing sites, and immersive European cultural experiences.
The event also fosters direct dialogue between students and experts from industry and academia, nurturing the next generation of hydrogen leaders and encouraging cross-sector collaboration—all within the dynamic backdrop of Chemnitz as the 2025 European Capital of Culture.
To make this this ambitious initiative a success, we are actively seeking volunteers, student interns, and both industrial and research partners to join us in advancing hydrogen technology and education. Opportunities include supporting event coordination, engaging with international teams, and contributing to the broader mission of accelerating the hydrogen economy.
For more program details, registration for field visits and workshops, and ways to participate, please visit our official website: referenzfabrik.de.