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 | On the Commission’s Proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act
28. April 2026The Industrial Accelerator Act, tabled on 4 March, is now entering a crucial phase of discussions among co-legislators. Furture Cleantech Architects joined 14 other organizations in signing an open letter addressed to the Deputy Permanent Representatives to the EU. We...
Hot Off the Press! New FCA Publication: Case Study on Electrification and Thermal Energy Storage in the Steel Forging Industry Brief
28. April 2026Steel forging is an energy- and emissions-intensive process. Large steel workpieces must be heated to approximately 1200°C in natural gas-fired furnaces before deformation. Our latest case study examines how electrification of steel forging furnaces, combined with thermal energy storage (TES),...
Hot Off the Press! Our Policy Brief on Decarbonizing Iron and Steel
21. April 2026Steel is all around us – in buildings, transport, clean energy infrastructure, and defense. But steel production also accounts for around 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That is more than the total emissions of all 27 EU member states...
Press Release | Policy Brief: Six Steps to Make Europe’s Steel Industry Climate Resilient and Competitive
20. April 2026Brussels, 21 April – Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) has published a new policy brief outlining how Europe can transition to low-carbon steel production. The report identifies six priority actions to accelerate innovation, particularly in ironmaking – the most emissions-intensive step in the steel...
A Global Grid: The Dream of Connecting Continents | New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
16. April 2026A global electricity grid connecting continents has long been a vision of the energy transition. Today, a small number of large-scale projects are beginning to turn this idea into reality.New intercontinental transmission concepts aim to transport renewable electricity across thousands...
Strengthening Our Brussels Team!
14. April 2026We are happy to welcome Clara Ouvrier to Future Cleantech Architects. She will support our Brussels office across events, logistics, and policy work, working closely with Marlène Siméon, Patrick Cummins-Tripodi, and Sophie Deijkers.Clara will support coordination of key formats such...