The updated SWIM program adds support for mobile hydrogen storage, trailers and equipment as the country accelerates zero‑emission transport.
The Dutch government is broadening its Waterstof in Mobiliteit (SWIM) subsidy program for 2026, opening new funding opportunities for hydrogen refueling stations, vehicles and heavy‑duty equipment. The updated scheme, available from April 1 to May 13, aims to speed up hydrogen adoption as part of the country’s wider transition to zero‑emission mobility.
Under the revised framework, partnerships investing in hydrogen mobility infrastructure can receive up to €12 million depending on project scope and station capacity. This year’s expansion introduces support for mobile hydrogen storage, hydrogen‑powered machinery used in logistics, and the purchase of mobile hydrogen carriers such as tube trailers for high‑pressure gas transport. Funding also covers upgrades or expansions of hydrogen stations designed for heavy road transport.
The broadened subsidy follows earlier investment rounds in 2024 and 2025, during which 19 consortiums received €72 million to develop or expand 13 hydrogen stations and purchase 600 vehicles. Authorities say hydrogen remains a strategic complement to battery‑electric transport, particularly for heavy‑duty applications requiring long range and fast refuelling.
The SWIM program supports the national goal of establishing at least one hydrogen station in every urban node by 2030. Thirty heavy‑duty‑capable stations are currently under development, including projects approved in the 2025 application round.
