We are a climate innovation think tank.
We exist to close the remaining innovation gaps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
To reach this objective, we accelerate innovation in critical industries – such as cement, aviation, or shipping – where sustainable solutions are still in very early stages. We urge policy-makers to intensify and better prioritize their R&D activities. Moreover, we initiate and actively drive high-level research consortia on critical technologies for these neglected technological sectors. Learn more about our work on our core topics:
Energy System
As intermittent renewable energy is developed and deployed, energy storage will be crucial for security of supply.
Transport
Aviation and shipping together are responsible for about 5% of global annual CO2 emissions and are the two largest emitters in the transport sector after road transport.
Construction
Cement production contributes around 5% of global emissions and the demand for concrete and cement is expected to continue growing.
Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen’s role in the German and European path to climate neutrality is highly controversial.
Future Energy System
Transport
Construction
Green Hydrogen
Europe's most ambitious Future Cleantech Festival, looked towards a net-zero 2050, zooming in on the innovation processes in some of the hardest- to-abate sectors, such as Construction, Transport, and the Future Energy System. With a focus on the coming European elections in June, we met experts from disruptive innovation agencies and intergovernmental players charting the course for the next European Commission and Parliament for 2024-2029.
Our Highlights
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic
approach. Find a selection of our latest work below:
📢 Great News: Giving Green Lists Future Cleantech Architects as a Top Nonprofit Organization!
We are proud to share that we have been listed in Giving Green’s selection of the most effective climate nonprofits! Giving Green is a leading climate charity evaluator, which ha
Attention Berlin: Our Technical Briefing Coffee & Cleantech will have its first edition in the German capital!
We are pleased to announce that we are adding a new location to our technical briefing series for policymakers, Coffee & Cleantech! On November 7th, we will kick off Coffee &am
Cleantech EU Thread | Decarbonizing Energy-Intensive Industries
Last week, the EU Commission’s High-Level Expert Group presented its recommendations for the future EU Horizon Europe program. 🌍 Key proposals presented a transformative a
Innovative Renewables and Clean Firm Power: FCA at the Global Renewable Energy Forum
Our founder & CEO, Peter Schniering, was invited for a third year in a row to speak at the Global Renewable Energy Forum, hosted by the Embassy of Korea in Germany. Moderated b
Effective Climate Advocacy | Future Cleantech Architects at the Tien Procent Club event in Rotterdam
Last week, our colleagues Magnolia Tovar and Leonie Brand attended the climate edition of the Tien Procent Club Rotterdam, where they shared insights on technology innovation and e
FCA Featured in FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s The Jolt Podcast on Decarbonizing High-Temperature Heat
As a preview of our newly released technical report, our Cleantech Analyst Antoine Koen was interviewed by Kira Taylor for last week’s edition of The Jolt podcast on decarbonizin
Open letter: In defense of performance-based European standards for cement
Yesterday, we joined 23 leading cleantech innovators, industry associations, and civil society organisations in a joint letter to the European Commission asking to stay committed
Coffee & Cleantech # 4 completed!
Our fourth edition of the technical briefing for policymakers, and our first for journalists, in Brussels focused on decarbonizing high-temperature heat! After a few busy days in B
📢Hot off the press! New Technical Report on Decarbonizing High-Temperature Heat in Industry!
High-temperature heat processes, such as steel forging and cement production, are vital for modern society and achieving net zero, but currently still rely on burning fossil fuels