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Advent Technologies (ADNH) loses EL02 Green HIPo spot in Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech

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Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. reports that its wholly owned subsidiary, Advanced Energy Technologies Single Member SA, received a notification from the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development concerning its hydrogen project. The letter states that Project EL02 Green HIPo has been withdrawn from the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program due to a failure to meet certain internal requirements. This means the project will no longer participate in that European hydrogen innovation framework, which may affect how Advent advances this specific initiative.

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Advent’s EL02 Green HIPo hydrogen project was removed from an EU-linked support program.

Advent Technologies’ subsidiary was informed that its Project EL02 Green HIPo has been withdrawn from the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program by Greek industry authorities. IPCEI structures are often used to coordinate and support large-scale, cross-border innovation projects.

The disclosure does not quantify funding or commercial implications, but it confirms that this particular project will not proceed within that IPCEI wave. Future company updates may clarify whether the project continues under alternative frameworks or is redesigned to meet evolving program criteria.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026

 

 

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware   001-38742   83-0982969

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission
File Number)
 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

5637 La Ribera Street

Suite A

Livermore, CA 94550

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (925) 455-9400

 

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On May 14, 2026, Advanced Energy Technologies Single Member SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), received a letter from the Secretariat General for Industry, Directorate General for Industrial Policy & Reforms and the Directorate for Industrial Policy of the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development notifying the Company that Project EL02 Green HIPo has been withdrawn from the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program due to a failure to meet certain internal requirements.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: May 15, 2026

 

  Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc.
     
  By:

/s/ Gary Herman

  Name: Gary Herman
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What did Advent Technologies Holdings (ADNH) disclose about Project EL02 Green HIPo?

Advent Technologies disclosed that its Project EL02 Green HIPo was withdrawn from the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program. The decision came via a letter to its Greek subsidiary from the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development, citing failure to meet certain internal requirements for the program.

Who notified Advent Technologies’ subsidiary about the withdrawal of Project EL02 Green HIPo?

The notification came from the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Development. Specifically, it was issued by the Secretariat General for Industry, the Directorate General for Industrial Policy & Reforms, and the Directorate for Industrial Policy, addressing Advent’s wholly owned subsidiary in Greece on May 14, 2026.

What is the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program mentioned by Advent Technologies?

The Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave is described as a program framework for hydrogen-related projects under an Important Project of Common European Interest. Advent reported that its EL02 Green HIPo project was withdrawn from this wave after authorities determined it did not satisfy certain internal program requirements.

Which Advent Technologies entity was directly involved in the EL02 Green HIPo project?

The project was handled by Advanced Energy Technologies Single Member SA. This entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc., based in Greece, and it received the official letter indicating the withdrawal of Project EL02 Green HIPo from the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program.

When did Advent Technologies’ subsidiary receive notice about the project withdrawal?

Advent’s subsidiary received the notice on May 14, 2026. That date is when the Greek authorities informed the company that Project EL02 Green HIPo had been withdrawn from participation in the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program due to unmet internal requirements.

Who signed the Advent Technologies report describing the EL02 Green HIPo withdrawal?

The report was signed on behalf of Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. by Gary Herman. He is identified in the document as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, executing the filing that details the withdrawal of Project EL02 Green HIPo from the Hydrogen IPCEI Hy2 Tech wave program.

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