In April 2024, Cleantech for Europe announced that it had joined the new expert group on the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The new group is set to provide advice and guidance on the implementation of the definitive CBAM regime which begins in 2026, including on the preparation of the final methodology for the calculation of embedded emissions of CBAM goods.

Since January 2023, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Cleantech for Europe have collaborated on facilitating dialogue with public and private investors. Cleantech for Europe shares information on relevant deal-flow with the EIC, allowing capital to be more efficiently allocated towards promising European clean technologies. The EIC and Cleantech for Europe hold regular dialogues to share mutual feedback and experience on deal-making processes and the respective programmes to increase the chances of success for EIC investee companies. The two also organizations collaborate on research and analysis of the European cleantech landscape, in particular EIC portfolio companies, based on publicly available data. The partnership aims at scaling-up the next generation of European cleantech innovators and identifying market needs, which in turn can impact the EIC’s funding priorities.

Since July 2023, Cleantech for Europe has been a member of the European Commission’s Innovation Fund expert group (IFEG). The IFEG assists the Commission with the development of a new fund supporting the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. The Innovation Fund covers innovative renewable energy technologies, energy intensive industry, energy storage and carbon capture and storage (CCS). The Group advises the Commission on the different aspects of the operation of the Innovation Fund such as its eligibility criteria, application and selection procedures, and governance. The Group also makes recommendations regarding how to maximise the benefits of the Fund by crowding-in public and private investments and knowledge sharing.

The Energy Resilience Leadership Group (ERLG) is a multi-stakeholder initiative led by Breakthrough Energy and Siemens Energy that brings together corporate CEOs, political leaders, financial institutions, and startups at the technology frontier. The Group was launched at the 2023 Munich Security Conference with the goal to enhance Europe’s energy resilience by rapidly bringing emerging climate technologies to scale. Cleantech for Europe provides operational support to the ERLG and brings the perspective of innovative climate startups to potential partnerships.