Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T R B Rajaa unveiled the design for the Rs 180-crore 'Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre,' a hydrogen research hub at IIT Madras, expected to be operational by 2026. The collaboration between the Tamil Nadu government, Hyundai Motor India, and IIT Madras aims to drive innovation in green hydrogen technology. The 'HTWO' initiative by Hyundai symbolizes the hydrogen molecule and 'Humanity,' reflecting their commitment to sustainable solutions. The centre will house advanced computational and experimental labs to develop hydrogen infrastructure, test rigs, and fabrication lines. Hyundai Motor India MD highlighted the importance of hydrogen in achieving global carbon neutrality and fostering open collaboration for green hydrogen solutions. IIT Madras Director mentioned the centre's engagement across academia, industry, and policymakers to support India's hydrogen sector goals. The facility will play a crucial role in advancing hydrogen solutions in mobility and power sectors, emphasizing localisation of the hydrogen value chain and public-private collaboration.