agora-thinktanks

What agora-thinktanks does

Agora Think Tanks is a Berlin-headquartered non-profit policy research organization that develops science-based policy proposals to advance climate neutrality in Germany, Europe, and internationally. It operates as a platform-plus-subsidiaries architecture comprising Agora Energiewende (climate and energy policy with focus on fossil-free power and buildings), Agora Industry (industrial decarbonization pathways), Agora Agriculture (sustainable food, agriculture, and forestry policy), and Agora Verkehrswende (transport sector decarbonization, operated under Agora Transport Transformation gGmbH). The organization also hosts the INETTT Secretariat, an international network of energy transition think tanks. With approximately 180 employees across offices in Berlin (headquarters), Brussels (EU policy), Bangkok (Southeast Asia), and a partner office in Beijing, it cultivates intensive dialogue among policymakers, civil society, industry, and the scientific community.

Name

agora-thinktanks

Legal name

Agora Think Tanks gGmbH

Website

https://agora-thinktanks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agora Think Tanks is a Berlin-based non-profit that develops science-based climate neutrality policy proposals across power, transport, buildings, industry, and agriculture, advising EU and international policymakers through 180 staff in Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok, and Beijing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Policy Research

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

Keywords

• Climate policy research
• Energy transition consulting
• Decarbonization policy advice
• Environmental policy analysis
• Sustainability research

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Public Institution Funding: Agora Think Tanks operates as a bipartisan, non-profit organization funded by foundations and public institutions. They are independent of corporate and political interests, with an exclusive mission to serve the climate and the common good.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agora Think Tanks develops feasible, science-based policy proposals to advance climate neutrality in Germany, Europe, and internationally. Through specialized sub-brands (Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry, Agora Agriculture, Agora Verkehrswende), the organization advises decision-makers and facilitates stakeholder dialogue across power, transport, buildings, industry, and agriculture sectors. It is a non-profit organization funded by foundations and public institutions, independent of corporate and political interests.

Product overview

Agora Think Tanks is a non-profit policy research organization structured as a platform-plus-subsidiaries architecture. The parent entity Agora Think Tanks gGmbH houses specialized sub-brands including Agora Energiewende (energy policy), Agora Industry (industrial decarbonization), Agora Agriculture (food and forestry policy), and Agora Verkehrswende (transport decarbonization). The organization also hosts INETTT, an international partner network of energy transition think tanks. Core offerings are policy proposals, research publications, and stakeholder dialogue facilitation rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agora Energiewende: Works on overarching questions of climate and energy policy, with a focus on a fossil-free power and buildings sector.
• Agora Industry
• Agora Agriculture
• Agora Verkehrswende
• INETTT (International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks)

Products and services

• Agora Energiewende Policy research and science-based proposals focused on overarching questions of climate and energy policy, with emphasis on a fossil-free power and buildings sector. Develops feasible solutions for reliable power systems based on renewable energy and flexibility options.
• Agora Industry Policy research and pathways supporting the transformation of industry in the 2020s to enable climate neutrality before mid-century. Promotes low-carbon breakthrough technologies, resource and energy efficiency, circularity, and electrification of processes across the entire value chain.
• Agora Agriculture Policy research on transformation to a more sustainable food, agriculture, and forestry sector. Addresses climate neutrality, biodiversity conservation, and other key sustainability goals at national and international levels.
• Agora Verkehrswende Policy research and proposals focused on the full decarbonisation of the transport sector through switching from fossil fuels to renewable energies and shifting to environmentally friendly modes of transport.
• Agorameter An online data visualization tool that presents energy transition data and metrics. Uses Flourish for data visualization and is integrated into online publications.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• INETTT (International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgora Think Tanks collaborates with other independent, non-profit think tanks worldwide to advance the global energy transition. The network brings together experts from across the globe to share knowledge and skills, as well as develop rigorous, evidence-based research and policy proposals to accelerate the shift towards climate neutrality. The INETTT Secretariat is hosted by Agora Think Tanks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Independent non-profit focused on transforming global energy systems, with deep expertise in renewables, buildings, and transportation. Comparable to Agora's energy transition focus and sub-brand architecture, though U.S.-based and more solutions-oriented.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Large global research organization working at the intersection of environment and development with substantial climate policy expertise. Comparable to Agora in policy research focus and international scope, but significantly larger and broader in mandate.

Direct peers

• Germanwatch: German environmental and development policy NGO producing research and policy proposals on climate, trade, and sustainable development. Comparable to Agora in its German base, policy advocacy focus, and non-profit independence.
• Climate Analytics: Climate science and policy institute with offices in Berlin and internationally, producing research to support ambitious climate action. Highly comparable to Agora in its combination of rigorous science, policy work, and international footprint.
• E3G (Third Generation Environmentalism): Independent climate change think tank operating across Europe with offices in Brussels, Berlin, and London, focused on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, secure economy. Highly comparable to Agora in mission, geographic focus, and stakeholder engagement approach.
• European Climate Foundation: Major European philanthropic foundation funding climate policy advocacy and research, including Agora's work. Comparable as a funder and strategic partner in the European climate policy ecosystem, with strong knowledge of the same stakeholder landscape.
• Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC): Berlin-based research institute applying economic and political science methods to climate and sustainability policy. Comparable to Agora in its policy research focus and Berlin location, though more academic in orientation.
• Climate Action Tracker: Independent scientific analysis that tracks government climate action against Paris Agreement commitments. Comparable to Agora in its policy evaluation function and international climate policy focus, with strong overlap in target audience.
• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD): International policy research institute focused on sustainable development, with climate and energy policy programs. Comparable to Agora in independent policy research, multi-sector coverage, and international footprint.
• Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy: German research institute focused on sustainability and climate research with deep expertise in energy, industry, and mobility transitions. Directly comparable to Agora's research-based policy work and its German institutional setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Agora-Energiewende
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agora-energiewende

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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