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:
Future Energy System
As intermittent renewable energy is developed and deployed, energy storage will be crucial for security of supply.
Transport
Aviation is the fastest-growing emitter in the transport sector.
Construction
The cement industry is highly competitive, with low margins and little innovation and needs comprehensive support to decarbonize.
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 Future Cleantech Festival
Europe's most ambitious Future Cleantech Festival, The ARC23, looked towards a net-zero 2050, zooming in on the innovation processes in some of the hardest- to-abate industry sectors, such as cement, aviation, and long duration energy storage. Read our key takeaways brochure from The ARC23:
Our Highlights
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic
approach. Find a selection of our latest work below:
News
🛫 Successful Take Off! New Policy Brief on Aviation is Out
Did you know that aviation accounts for 2.5% of all global and 5% of the EU’s total annual CO2 emissions and is the fastest-growing emitter in the transport sector? While efforts
📢 Hot off the press! New Future Cleantech Factsheet on Thermal Energy Storage is Out!
All you need to know about Thermal Energy Storage and decarbonizing the heat sector: we are pleased to release a new episode of The Basics & The Gaps. The heat sector plays a c
📣 Our Key Findings and Calls to Action from the Munich Security Conference Are Out!
We were pleased to present results from one of our ongoing projects on decarbonizing high-temperature heat applications and to have our CEO Peter Schniering moderate a panel on &
Future Cleantech Architects at Munich Security Conference
We were pleased to present results from one of our ongoing projects on decarbonizing high-temperature heat applications in a panel on “Green Security — Empowering Clima
NEW release in our joint series with German newspaper HANDELSBLATT: “Green ideas that might change the world”, this time on CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could play an important role in the global transition to clean generation of electricity and heat, using its flexibility to complement the variable g
Our Key Takeaways are out! | Session on Thermal Energy Storage and industry in Washington D.C.
Thermal Energy Storage (TES) is gaining momentum as a solution for providing wider flexibility for the energy system to better integrate intermittent renewable energy and for decar
Coffee & Cleantech # 2 completed!
Technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on Aviation We were delighted to host the second edition of our 45-minute briefing for EU policymakers and advisers, co-led
Welcome to FCA, Magnolia Tovar!
We are pleased to announce that Magnolia Tovar has joined our team as our new Director of Technologies and Impact. Magnolia is a Chemical Engineer with more than 20 years of experi
Join us for our first ever event in Washington D.C.!
Upon invitation of EU Trade and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), we will host our session “Accelerating the scale-up of technologies in a transatlantic context – Thermal