The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing in Hamburg is spearheading an initiative to develop a digital infrastructure to accelerate the planning and approval processes for a nationwide hydrogen network. This AI-supported platform, funded by the German government's Climate and Transformation Fund, is set to be launched in April 2025. The 'Hamburg Hydrogen Industry Network' (HH-WIN) is a key component of this project, aimed at integrating into the broader hydrogen network across Germany. Monika Thomas, State Councillor, highlights the goal of simplifying approval procedures related to the core hydrogen network, emphasizing the platform's potential to expedite nationwide development. The initiative showcases an innovative governance model in Hamburg, fostering collaboration between different governmental levels to drive hydrogen infrastructure advancement. Stephan Wenzel from the German Ministry of Economics and Technology underlines the significance of the core hydrogen network in transitioning to a hydrogen-based economy. Alongside digitalization efforts, Hamburg is also focusing on expanding physical infrastructure by planning to extend hydrogen pipelines in the Port of Hamburg to 60 kilometers by 2032. This multi-faceted approach underscores the city's commitment to establishing a robust hydrogen economy and serves as a blueprint for hydrogen infrastructure development in other regions.