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 policymakers 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
Our series of 45-minute technical briefings provides policymakers and advisers in Brussels and Berlin with a concise yet sufficient overview on technological innovations for decarbonizing the most neglected hard-to-abate sectors. Based on FCAs research and analyses, we summarize the key facts and figures on some of the most challenging issues, such as decarbonizing cement production, bringing long duration energy storage to scale, and fast-tracking sustainable aviation.
Our Work
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic approach. Fundamental changes will only be achieved if decisionmakers from different disciplines come together and address the challenges and requirements of innovative technological solutions. This is our work:
Tech
We focus on research in neglected, hard-to-abate sectors, and initiate high-impact research consortia.
Policy
We aim to provide decisionmakers with the necessary research and technological background to make informed decisions.
Impact
We are commited to provide independent analysis, free from investor and political influence, to achieve the highest impact.
Learn more about us
Coffee & Cleantech #4 at the German Parliament Completed!
20. October 2025Our experts took a closer look at the future of the global steel industry, a sector facing fierce international competition and an urgent need to decarbonize. As part of our technical briefing series for policymakers, the session provided a concise...
The Role of Green Hydrogen | FCA at Hydrogen Futures in Bonn
7. October 2025Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) took part in two key discussions at Hydrogen Futures, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschun) and the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service in Bonn.Our Founder & CEO, Peter...
Accelerating Innovation in Hard-to-Abate Sectors | We Are Grateful to the City of Remscheid for Recognizing Our Work with its Honorary Award
6. October 2025On German Unity Day, the City of Remscheid honored Future Cleantech Architects with its Honorary Award for our work on industrial decarbonization. Last Friday, four members of our team took the stage to receive the award. The ceremony, which also...
Our EU Policy Unit is growing!
1. October 2025We are happy to announce that Patrick Cummins-Tripodi has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Policy Officer, working closely with Marlène Siméon and Liv Hvass Kure.Patrick holds a Master’s degree in European Politics and Policies from KU Leuven, and has...
Coffee & Cleantech on Next-Generation Geothermal in Brussels Completed!
29. September 2025Our seventh edition of the technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on next-generation geothermal, which represents a major opportunity for Europe’s clean energy needs. Some of the key points discussed were: The 45-minute briefing was co-led by our Cleantech...
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
18. September 2025The chemical and steel industries rely on vast amounts of process heat, usually provided by fossil fuels. In the United States, companies are exploring a different path: building small modular reactors (SMRs) to supply its plants with clean heat. The...