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
Open Letter | A Comprehensive EU Action Plan for Geothermal Energy
11. December 2025Next-generation geothermal technologies, including enhanced, advanced, and superhot geothermal systems, can unlock high-temperature heat, firm clean, dispatchable power, and cascading thermal uses across Europe. With the right strategy, geothermal can deliver clean heat, firm power, and industrial decarbonization at scale,...
Blogpost | A Welcome Step for Transport Decarbonization, but Europe Must Go Further to Unlock Transformative Clean Aviation and Maritime Technologies
10. December 2025Blogpost | A Welcome Step for Transport Decarbonization, but Europe Must Go Further to Unlock Transformative Clean Aviation and Maritime Technologies Written by Patrick Cummins Tripodi (patrick.cummins@fcarchitects.org) and Marlène Simeon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) A more comprehensive policy approach to decarbonizing aviation and...
Coffee & Cleantech on Decarbonization Pathways for Steel Production in Brussels Completed!
4. December 2025Our latest edition of the technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on the different technological pathways available to decarbonize steel production in the EU. Some of the key points discussed were: The 45-minute briefing was co-led by our colleagues...
Open letter | 9 Recommendations for the Future European Competitiveness Fund and Horizon Europe
2. December 2025Future Cleantech Architects, together with 27 other think tanks, research institutions, civil society organisations and cleantech associations, have signed a joint letter to the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. We outline 9 key recommendations to deliver...
It is Giving Tuesday! FCA Highlighted by Vox as a Top Organization to Support for the Fourth Year in a Row!
2. December 2025We are proud to be recommended once again by the independent U.S. journalism outlet Vox as one of the top climate organizations to support, based on their criteria for effectiveness: importance, tractability, and neglectedness.Future Cleantech Architects is described as one...
Hot Off the Press! New Case Study on Decarbonizing Heat in Europe’s Dairy Processing Industry
26. November 2025Europe’s dairy sector processes 150 million tonnes of raw milk each year, with most of the heat needed for pasteurization still supplied by natural gas, resulting in emissions around 20 Mt CO₂eq annually. Our new case study analyzes how dairy...