Stellenbosch University (SU) and the University of Groningen (UG) have announced a strategic partnership to establish FUTURA HyCASA, a cutting-edge research and innovation hub dedicated to sustainable energy technologies and green hydrogen in Southern Africa. The facility is set to be located near Stellenbosch, a key position along the Europe-Southern Africa green energy corridor. The initiative led by Prof Cristina Trois of SU's CRSES and SASEC aims to create a campus with advanced research facilities, promote interdisciplinary research in renewable energy and hydrogen, provide skills development programs for professionals and students, and support hydrogen-focused start-ups to drive economic growth. The initiative, referred to as a 'moonshot' by Prof Lorenzo Squintani of UG, is part of the CoRE-RE, focusing on training PhD students and leveraging Africa's solar potential for green hydrogen production. This collaboration signifies a significant step towards decarbonizing energy supplies and boosting the green hydrogen sector in Southern Africa.