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.
Future Energy System
Transport
Construction
Industry
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
Join Us! Registration Is Open for Our Future Cleantech Festival Hybrid Events on June 17–18
10. June 2026These live discussions will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, startups, and journalists to explore how industrial decarbonization is unfolding in practice. June 17, 17:15-18:15 | 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵In partnership with UNIDO,...
Watch the Recording! Webinar “The Missing Link: Long Duration Energy Storage and the Future of Europe’s Energy Security”
5. June 2026As Europe’s power system shifts towards high shares of wind and solar, prolonged periods of low renewable generation, known as Dunkelflaute events, are emerging as a critical challenge for energy security and system adequacy. These multi-day weather patterns expose growing...
New Standpoint! The EU wants to keep the door open for combustion engines through e-fuels. But are e-fuels really the right solution for road transport?
4. June 2026In the 3rd proposed revision in only 3 years, the European Commission has proposed modifying the EU’s current CO₂ standards for cars and vans to allow new internal combustion engine vehicles to continue to be registered beyond 2035 provided e-fuels...
Open Letter | Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Must Become a Pillar of Europe’s Electrification Strategy.
3. June 2026Future Cleantech Architects and eight other cleantech organizations are calling on the European Commission to explicitly recognize the role of LDES, and in particular thermal energy storage, in Europe’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan and energy security framework. Europe is rapidly electrifying its industry (heat), transport, heating, cooling, and digital infrastructure, increasing the need for...
2025 Annual Report | Real-World Solutions and the Guardrails That Make Them Work
28. May 20262025 was another year of impact for Future Cleantech Architects. Despite a challenging political environment, we helped narrow the climate innovation gap in Europe. One of FCA’s key impact highlights in 2025 was helping shift the EU debate on hydrogen...
Invitation to Webinar “The Missing Link: Long-Duration Energy Storage and the Future of Europe’s Energy Security”.
27. May 2026On 2 June 2026 at 10:00 CEST, Dr. Antoine Koen, cleantech analyst with Future Cleantech Architects, will speak in a webinar co-organized with Energy Storage Europe, Flow Batteries Europe, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Cleantech for Europe, EnergyTag, ...