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:
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, looks towards a net-zero 2050, zooming in on the innovation processes in some of the hardest- to-abate sectors, such as Construction, Transport, and the Future Energy System. With a focus on the coming European elections in June, meet experts from disruptive innovation agencies and intergovernmental players charting the course for the next European Commission and Parliament for 2024-2029.
Our Highlights
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic
approach. Find a selection of our latest work below:
News
Cleantech & Climate Change on German Radio | Peter Schniering on Radio RSG Series “Thorsten Trifft”
Our Founder & CEO, Peter Schniering, was invited to join German radio and podcast host Thorsten Kabitz on his podcast series to discuss our work at Future Cleantech Architects
Future Cleantech Festival: Press Conference with Mayor of Remscheid and UN Co-Hosts
With only three weeks to go, we had the pleasure of presenting the Future Cleantech Festival 2024 alongside Vanessa Völkel and Andreas Schäfer from our UN co-hosts and Peter Hein
Broadcast Live on Cleantech Innovation from our 1960s’ Podcast Bus!
When we discuss cleantech innovation with international participants at our Future Cleantech Festival 2024, on the 28-29th of May in Remscheid, Germany, guests will be shuttled wit
Join us! Future Cleantech Festival 2024 | May 28th-29th, Remscheid, Germany
This year at the Future Cleantech Festival, leaders, innovators, and policymakers will get together to shape the future of cleantech innovation. With a focus on achieving a net-zer
Coffee & Cleantech # 3 completed!
echnical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on Cement After a few busy days in Brussels, we were delighted to host the third edition of our 45-minute briefing for EU pol
That’s a wrap! Workshop on Horizon Europe and next Framework Program
We are happy to have co-hosted a workshop on accelerating cleantech under Horizon Europe and the next Framework Program with different members from the academia, think tanks, and i
NEW release in our joint series with HANDELSBLATT: this time on INNOVATIVE HYDROPOWER TECHNOLOGIES
Hydropower is the largest renewable energy source in the world, accounting for 15 percent of global electricity consumption. Although solar and wind have received significant mains
NEW release in our joint series with German newspaper HANDELSBLATT: this time on innovative GREEN HYDROGEN production.
Green hydrogen is in great demand but in limited supply. Today, most hydrogen is fossil-based and generated through high-emitting processes. Green hydrogen has primarily been produ
🛫 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