In a UK-France summit in Paris, a bilateral energy partnership was formed with a focus on transitioning to a net zero energy system, including work on hydrogen. Following this, SIN France facilitated a research collaboration between UK's national hydrogen research hubs and French networks. Researchers from the UK hubs visited France, attending the Hyvolution tradeshow and meeting with key hydrogen research centers. A bilateral workshop at the British Embassy Paris allowed for knowledge exchange and discussions on collaboration areas. The participants established crucial contacts, leading to a successful hydrogen strand at a subsequent science dialogue event in London. Plans for a UK-France Hydrogen Research Working Group were made to foster long-term collaboration through various initiatives and joint funding opportunities supported by Horizon Europe.