Mentor and mentee applications now open!
Applications as a mentor and mentee for the 2026 edition are now open. The program will start in January 2026 and run for 6 months. The application deadline is 31 October 2025. For this year’s program, 60 mentors and mentees / 30 mentoring pairs will be selected.
Now with a more streamlined timeline, the mentorship program will run for six months, giving us the chance to work together more intensively to shape your career in the green hydrogen sector. Alongside the mentoring itself, you’ll benefit from exclusive networking opportunities within an ambitious and inspiring group of women. This also edition introduces a new contribution fee structure based on the World Bank country income categories, ensuring accessibility for participants worldwide.
What is the WiGH Mentoring Program?
The WiGH Mentoring Program is an online program created in mid-2021 to support and empower young professionals in the green hydrogen sector in the early stages of their careers. Green hydrogen experts from around the world help to enhance the professional skills and abilities of new leaders in the sector.
Physical meetings during suitable occasions, such as events, network meetings or similar are considered as valuable add-ons to the mentor-mentee relationship.
Timeline for 2026
- January: Kick off to meet your mentor or mentee
- March: Mid-term event for checking in and reflecting
- June: Closing to wrap up and give feedback
The program includes two workshop and networking sessions (career coaching, personal branding and public speaking).
How does the program work?
Calls for mentors and mentees are opened once a year, and the requirements for participation are:
Criteria for mentors:
- More than three years of work experience
- Leadership and sector experience are wanted, with more focus on leadership experience
- Commitment to 6-month program
Criteria for mentee:
- Up to three years of work experience or enrolled for a PhD
- Motivation and clear career interest in hydrogen/clean energy
- Commitment to 6-month program
When the pairs are selected, a web-based kick-off meeting is organized, which allows the mentors and mentees to get to know each other. During the mentorship program, mentors and mentees will be asked to meet 5 times, although there is flexibility to make individual arrangements to meet more often.
According to the interests chosen by both sides, topics, contents, and activities related to the field of green hydrogen are discussed during the meetings. Typically, approximately two hours per month are calculated between the pairs for mentoring program-related activities.
At the beginning of the program, WiGH provides a starter kit for the program and some extra training options.
What are the benefits of the program?
- Strengthen connections within a diverse, international network of professionals
- Leverage WiGH’s global reach to expand your visibility and influence in the green hydrogen sector
- Accelerate your professional growth through personalized mentorship and targeted workshops on personal branding, career development, and public speaking
- Exchange insights and experiences with leading voices shaping the future of sustainable energy
- Empower and be empowered—whether by guiding emerging talent or receiving guidance from seasoned experts
What’s in it for me?
How much does the program cost?
As part of the 2025 mentoring program, a new contribution fee structure for mentees has been introduced. This change supports the sustainability of the program, helping us a more enriching experience for all participants.
- Category 1: 200 EUR
- Category 2: 20 EUR
- Category 3: 10 EUR
- Category: 5 EUR
The fees are based on World Bank income categories. You can see which category your country belongs to here.
10 sponsorship spots are available in total. These spots are intentioned as a fallback option for people with a compelling case. The spots are open to applicants from all four income categories.
How do I apply?
Simply fill out the respective online form until 31 October 2025:
Testimonials from the Program in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024
Read about the second round here and get an impression from five mentors and mentees sharing a testimonial of their experiences: Second edition of our Mentoring Program successfully concluded
Find more testimonials also from two mentors and a mentee who participated in the 2023/2024 edition: Mentoring Program: Building a Hydrogen Global Community
