DefProc Engineering, a Liverpool-based company, has achieved success by securing a spot in this year's Hydrogen Innovation Challenge organized by Sustainable Ventures. Their Smart Gas prototype, developed for Northern Gas Networks, specifically the Smart Gas Pressure Sensor, is undergoing successful testing at NGN's Low Thornley site near Gateshead. If trials go well, this sensor will be implemented for consumers in Yorkshire, the North East, and Cumbria. The company will receive support and have the opportunity to present their innovation at a showcase, aiming to connect with gas distributors seeking decarbonization solutions. DefProc Engineering's Managing Director, Jen Fenner, expressed excitement about the chance to showcase their capabilities and make a difference in sustainability. Besides the Smart Gas Pressure Sensor, the company has also designed the UK's first low-cost domestic hydrogen sensor, H2Go, which resembles a traditional smoke alarm and will be a foundation for future hydrogen sensors. Lee-Ann Perkins from Sustainable Ventures highlighted the importance of empowering startups in the energy transition through initiatives like the Hydrogen Innovation Challenge. DefProc Engineering's involvement in programs like this and the Hydrogen Sensor Accelerator Programme with Digital Catapult demonstrates their commitment to advancing hydrogen technology and contributing to the UK's hydrogen strategy.