Solar Impulse Foundation

In a fragmented and unstable world, marked as never before since the Second World War by geopolitical tensions and competition between antagonistic blocs, sustainability is not an ideological luxury for Europe. It is the very condition of its sovereignty. Producing its own energy, reducing its dependencies, modernising its industry to make it efficient: these are the foundations of strategic autonomy.

Dans un monde fragmenté et instable, marqué comme jamais depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale par les tensions géopolitiques et la compétition de blocs antagonistes, la durabilité n’est pas un luxe idéologique pour l’Europe. Elle est la condition même de sa souveraineté. Produire sa propre énergie, réduire ses dépendances, moderniser son industrie pour la rendre efficiente : voilà ce qui fonde l’autonomie stratégique.

The Solar Impulse Foundation (SIF) exists to accelerate the shift toward a clean and sustainable economy. One of its most impactful tools is the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label - a globally recognised third-party accreditation awarded to more than 1,600 solutions combining environmental benefits with economic viability.

Celebrating milestones from our Labelled Solutions and partners As the transition to a more sustainable world accelerates, many of the innovators within our ecosystem continue to turn ambition into measurable progress. In 2025, several Labelled Solutions reached key milestones, turning opportunities facilitated by the Solar Impulse Foundation into real-world successes.

How the Solar Impulse Foundation promoted innovators throughout the year The Solar Impulse Foundation Label is built on a simple belief: when effective climate solutions are given the right support, they can transform entire industries. To help make that happen, every Labelled Solution is eligible to receive four core benefits: Access to Market, Access to Capital, Advocacy as well as Visibility and Credibility, In 2025, these benefits translated into more than 140 concrete opportunities.

A year of collective intelligence, commitment, and impact At the heart of the Solar Impulse Foundation’s mission lies a powerful force: its Expert Community. Composed of highly qualified professionals from around the world, these experts dedicate their time and knowledge to evaluating sustainable solutions for the Efficient Solution Label, accelerating the transition to a clean, profitable, and inclusive economy.

As we reach the midpoint of this decade, European innovators and investors are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. The ambitions set for 2030 remain unchanged, yet the path to achieving them is evolving fast. Markets are tightening, geopolitical pressures are reshaping industries, and technology cycles are accelerating. In this context, understanding the reality faced by founders and investors is more important than ever.

Across Europe, industry stands at a pivotal moment. Ageing infrastructure, volatile energy markets, and rising climate ambitions demand a fundamental rethink of how we produce and compete. For Europe’s 23 million SMEs and mid-sized businesses (EC), this is not a crisis, it’s a generational opportunity to modernise through electrification and digitalisation.

Dopo 30 edizioni, la COP di Belém illustra perfettamente la definizione di follia di Einstein: fare sempre la stessa cosa aspettandosi risultati diversi. In un soffio di stanchezza, questo incontro globale si è nascosto dietro falsi successi per mascherare un vero fallimento.

Sein Name war Paraná. Er war so alt wie ich, in meinen Kinderbüchern. Ich erinnere mich noch an ihn, wie er im Lendenschurz gekleidet mit einem Speer fischte, während seine Mutter ihm einen Teller Maniok zubereitete. Man sagte, er sei ein "kleiner Indianer". Mein Vater erzählte mir, dass sie getötet wurden, um ihr Land zu stehlen. Und ich weinte. Heute, auf der COP30 in Belém, sehe ich ihn wieder auf den Bildschirmen. Jetzt nennen sie ihn einen 'indigenen Menschen'.