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 increases, energy storage will be crucial for security of supply.
Transport
Aviation and shipping together are responsible for about 5% of global annual CO2 emissions.
Construction
Cement production contributes ~5% of global emissions and demand 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:
Season’s greetings from the Future Cleantech Architects team!
We are very thankful for your trust and look forward to driving cleantech innovation together beyond 2024. We wish you a great holiday season!
2024 Milestones | A big thank our supporters for helping us create impact!
As an independent non-profit think tank, every contribution to Future Cleantech Architects directly helps increase our impact. This year alone, your support has enabled us to expan
FCA as Top Climate Organization Endorsed by Effektiv Spenden
We are proud to be once again recognized as one of the top climate action organizations officially endorsed by Effektiv Spenden!Effektiv Spenden is a non-profit fundraising platfor
📢Hot off the press! Our COP29 Key Takeaways are out!
We are glad to release our COP29 Key Takeaways, an overview of the topics we covered at the 29th Conference of the Parties in Baku: from innovative high-temperature heat solutions
Our Joint Cleantech Series with Handelsblatt Continues into 2025!
We are glad to announce that our joint series with Handelsblatt, “Green Ideas That Might Change the World”, will continue next year!The series highlights the most inten
📢 New FCA – EIC joint paper on disruptive innovation in energy systems and construction!
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new report by Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), resulting from
Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels | Future Cleantech Architects at the RLCF Alliance’s General Assembly – 6th of December, 2024
We are happy to share that Future Cleantech Architects is officially a new member of DG Mobility & Transport’s Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels Value Chain Industrial Allia
Setting an Efficient EU Budget for Climate and Competitiveness | FCA at the European Parliament
Yesterday, our EU Policy Manager, Marlène Siméon, was invited to a policymakers and experts roundtable at the European Parliament, organized by Climate Strategy & Partners an
Coffee & Cleantech No.5 in Brussels Completed!
Our fifth edition of the technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on hydrogen! We were delighted to host a 45-minute briefing co-led by our Cleantech Analyst, Ingrid