Think about...

​​

- ports

- mobility

- chemicals

- steel

- logistics

- offshore energy

- innovation hubs

- cross-border links

- ... (or anything else, really)

​​

Important note

​​​

To apply for the Wild Card, you must have a full team. Develop your Scenario card following the framework below, filling in the missing information. Read the pre-existing scenarios beforehand as a reference.

​

Future Pathway:

​

Write a single 'How might Belgium…?' question framing the strategic challenge, enabling participants to understand the opportunity space and direction of the pathway.

Example: How might Belgium (Objective) by (Approach)

​

 - pre-existing scenarios as reference are coming soon -

 

 

Pathway baseline

​

Write a concise description (120 - 180 words) of:
- The current context
- Barriers, opportunities, and structural issues relevant to the hydrogen pathway
- Focus on ecosystem readiness, market conditions, infrastructure maturity, policy landscape, and existing industrial dynamics.

​

If you choose the wild card, you will have to work out this scenario card with your pre-made team beforehand and upload it in the registration platform.

 

Expected outcome at the end of the Ideathon

​

All teams should develop an idea to address each challenge by considering the following elements. Don’t worry, mentors and experts will guide you to meet these criteria! 

​

1. Feasibility: Technical readiness, major gaps, regulatory/permitting hurdles.

2. Impact: Economic potential (cost/revenue), environmental benefits, and contribution to Belgian hydrogen goals.

3. Adoption & Acceptance: Market fit, customer need, social acceptance, behavioural or incentive requirements.

4. Scalability: Pathway from pilot to deployment, timeline realism, key risks, and required partnerships.

5. Enablers: Data needs, KPIs, and skills/workforce requirements to make the pathway viable.

​​​