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
Our Communications Unit is growing!
1. April 2026We are happy to welcome Mariangela Radaelli to Future Cleantech Architects as a Senior Designer in our communications team, where she will be working alongside Tal Harris, Francesca Brunner, Juliane Harlfinger, and Gizem Çatal. Mariangela is a visual educator trained...
We are pleased to welcome Tal Harris as Head of Communications
26. March 2026Tal brings over 15 years of international strategic communications experience, including roles at the UN Environment Programme and Greenpeace. Based in Geneva, he has developed narratives and led communications strategies on climate policy and global environmental issues, working across Africa,...
Drilling Deeper: New Technologies for Geothermal | New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
26. March 2026Geothermal energy in Europe has enormous potential for the energy transition, equivalent to 35 times its current installed electricity capacity across all technologies. Traditional geothermal depends on a rare combination of underground heat, water, and porous rock; conditions that naturally...
Europe’s Energy Security Means Accelerating Cleantech Innovation and Deployment | Panel Discussion at New FCA Brussels Offices
19. March 2026“European fossil fuel dependence is the road to serfdom.” — Thomas Pellerin-CarlinAfter the Russian energy shock in 2022, and with new geopolitical tensions affecting oil and gas markets, Europe is once again reminded of its structural vulnerability to fossil fuel...
Press Release | “EU must boost cleantech investment to cut fossil fuel serfdom,” policymakers say
19. March 2026Brussels, 18 March 2026 – As geopolitical tensions continue to drive volatility in oil and gas markets, Europe must accelerate investment in breakthrough clean technologies to escape what one European lawmaker described as “fossil fuel serfdom.” At an event hosted in Brussels today by the climate innovation think...
Open Letter | Future-Proofing Europe’s Energy System with Innovative Renewables
17. March 2026How can the EU turn the 5% target for innovative renewables from a symbolic provision into a real scaling instrument? Our recent analysis of 10 National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) found limited operationalization of the 5% target, no harmonized...