The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing in Hamburg is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to accelerate the approval procedures for hydrogen projects in Germany. Aiming to establish a nationwide hydrogen network, the ministry, with the support of the German government's Climate and Transformation Fund, is developing an AI-supported platform. This platform, scheduled for launch in April 2025, is a pivotal step towards digitalizing approval processes for hydrogen infrastructure. The 'Hamburg Hydrogen Industry Network' (HH-WIN) will play a crucial role in this endeavor, demonstrating Hamburg's commitment to innovation in governance for hydrogen development. Monika Thomas, State Councillor, emphasized the success of the Hamburg DiPlan application and the collaboration with the German government to extend the AI platform model nationwide. By digitizing approval procedures and simplifying processes, the platform aims to expedite the development of the core hydrogen network and potentially other applications on a national scale. The initiative not only focuses on digitalization but also underscores the importance of physical infrastructure, with plans to extend hydrogen pipelines in the Port of Hamburg to 60 kilometers by 2032. Stephan Wenzel, Parliamentary State Secretary in the German Ministry of Economics and Technology, highlighted the significance of the core hydrogen network as a crucial component of the energy transition and the growth of the hydrogen economic sector. The initiative envisions efficient and rapid realization of infrastructure to support the hydrogen economy. By promoting collaboration among various authorities and levels of government, the project aims to create a cohesive ecosystem conducive to the successful deployment of hydrogen projects and the overall energy transition.