The University of Houston and Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University have been awarded seed grants for six energy projects as part of a transatlantic research collaboration. The projects will focus on innovations such as advanced hydrogen sensing technology and converting waste into sustainable products. This initiative is the first round of awards under the "UH2HWU" seed grant program, established following a memorandum of understanding signed in 2024. The universities aim to drive global progress in energy research with a particular focus on hydrogen as a key element in transitioning towards cleaner energy solutions. Each project received $20,000 in seed funding, with the goal of securing additional support from private sources, companies, and government. The winning project, "A joint research project on the feasibility of Repurposing Offshore Infrastructure for Clean Energy in the North Sea (ROICE North Sea)," led by researchers from both universities, aims to repurpose old offshore structures for clean energy instead of removing them after their productive life. The project involves creating cost and project models for the Gulf of Mexico and applying them to the UK North Sea, which has significant offshore infrastructure. The collaboration also aims to involve industry experts in assessing and supporting the projects, with the goal of attracting industry interest for future development. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to advancing research for a just energy transition, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen, particularly low carbon hydrogen, in achieving sustainable energy solutions. The UH2HWU program seeks to not only provide initial funding but also to catalyze further funding and industry support for innovative energy projects.