Michael Hübner

Clean Energy Transition Partnership- A key catalyst for the Clean Energy Transition and the connector for change. The partnership for funding programs with a solid footprint in both local and transnational contexts focusing on clean energy. CETPartnership’s role extends beyond being a mere funding program; it actively brings together change makers from local and small initiatives, SMEs and transnational corporates, to create the vibrant community for a successful transition to clean energy. A network of more than 50 public RTDI funding organisations from more than 30 countries, facilitating and accelerateing the Clean Energy Transition in Europe and beyond. We have established an impactful transnational innovation community driving the Clean Energy Transition. What we mean by impactful: Projects which inspire action - Innovations which are recognized internationally – Transferable solutions which have been adopted by society. What we mean by community: A community of change makers from researchers, corporates, entrepreneurs, policy makers to visionaries who have created scalable and impactful solutions towards a climate neutral world. We empower and connect your bold and innovative endeavors to build an energy system that works. Impact driven We offer support to individuals and institutions who are leading the charge in revolutionizing the energy system fitting within planetary boundaries. We show the world what’s possible by sharing our innovations and learnings. Community based We actively engage and empower people & organizations that seek fair solutions to relevant clean energy transition issue. Transformation focused We focus on research and innovation activities that demonstrate how the transition can be achieved. We emphasize the circularity and high market potential of our solutions. Core Competences – What do we offer? We provide funding for impact. We pool national budgets of over 100 Mill EUR for annual joint calls. More than 50 national and regional RTDI funders from over 30 countries align their priorities. We connect change makers. We identify and connect change makers from industries, the research community & policy makers. We built capacities for their successful collaboration. We leverage innovation and knowledge. By harnessing the insights of our projects and collaborations – locally & internationally. We actively share strategic knowledge across countries and industries. \------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Our World is facing an unprecedented challenge as we aim to transition towards clean energy. To achieve our goals, we must navigate and integrate conflicting interests in a fragmented system. We must develop fair solutions for highly complex issues and foster rapid knowledge exchange through listening to and learning from each other. We must understand the nuances of both local and global contexts. We as CETPartnership understand the transformative power of research, technology and innovation if aligned and connected to build an energy system that works. But for us this is only the beginning. Our mission is rooted in empowering and connecting individuals and institutions that aspire to making adifference in the energy system. Step by step, we are building a global network of change makers who generously create and share knowledge and collectively chart paths towards real and lasting change. Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, policy maker, or change maker in any capacity, we invite you to connect with us and become an integral part of this community. Together, we canshape the future we envision.