Impact Corner
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.
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"We were impressed by the level of FCA’s in-house expertise, depth of engagement with technical research, and sophisticated understanding of the innovation landscape. In addition, despite being a relatively new organization, FCA has already developed an effective track record of shaping EU policy and contributing to international climate discourse through engagement with UN organizations. We think FCA fills a critical gap in the climate policy ecosystem by connecting lessons and learnings from its ‘boots on the ground’ technical work to high-level policymaking."
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Giving Green
''We are now ready to invest in its ambitious growth, supporting its organizational development as well as key programs in hard-to-decarbonize sectors requiring more innovation, namely zero-carbon fuels, industry, long-duration storage, and carbon removal technologies. We believe that if FCA is successful this could significantly improve the German and European climate policy response.''
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Founder's Pledge
„The science-based approach of Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) has significantly influenced the strategic investment decision on our new bus fleet. Our fleet consists of about 90 buses and we were considering two options: hydrogen buses (with a fuel cell) or all-electric buses with battery systems. The advice of FCA and their expert team has led us to decide against hydrogen (which will be more urgently needed in other applications) and go for a more efficient and economic all-electric bus fleet instead.”

Prof. Dr. Thomas Hoffmann
''Its aim is to promote innovation in Europe’s hard-to-decarbonize sectors by running key programs in, for example, zero-carbon fuels, industry, and carbon removal technologies. (...) You might be wondering if this kind of innovation really meets the “neglectedness” criterion — don’t we already have a lot innovation? In the US, yes. But in Europe, this kind of organization is much rarer.''
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Vox
''What is special about FCA's approach is that the organization not only takes on the advocacy for these technologies at the political level, but is also itself part of research consortia for the development of these technologies.''
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The Role of Green Hydrogen | FCA at Hydrogen Futures in Bonn
Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) took part in two key discussions at Hydrogen Futures, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung
Accelerating Innovation in Hard-to-Abate Sectors | We Are Grateful to the City of Remscheid for Recognizing Our Work with its Honorary Award
On German Unity Day, the City of Remscheid honored Future Cleantech Architects with its Honorary Award for our work on industrial decarbonization. Last Friday, four members o
Our EU Policy Unit is growing!
We are happy to announce that Patrick Cummins-Tripodi has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Policy Officer, working closely with Marlène Siméon and Liv Hvass Kure.Patrick holds a M
Coffee & Cleantech on Next-Generation Geothermal in Brussels Completed!
Our seventh edition of the technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on next-generation geothermal, which represents a major opportunity for Europe’s clean energy n
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
The chemical and steel industries rely on vast amounts of process heat, usually provided by fossil fuels. In the United States, companies are exploring a different path: building s
Delivering insights on hydrogen regulation | FCA presents technical in-depth analysis to the European Parliament
Last week, Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) presented its in-depth analysis report on the Delegated Act for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels to the
The Future of Energy Storage | FCA at the 31st Meeting of the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) of UN Climate Change
We are pleased to share that, upon invitation of the Technology Executive Committee, our CEO, Peter Schniering, attended the 31st TEC Meeting at United Nations Climate Change in Bo
Join our team! We are looking for a Head of Communications (m|f|d)
Do you have at least 10 years of experience in climate communication or communication for impact? Plus experience working on cleantech topics or with journalists? Topped with a str
Our Cleantech Unit is growing!
We are happy to announce that James Lazenby has joined FCA as our new Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, Peter Ruschhaupt, and Rene Severens.Jame