A Year Defined by Intensifying Competition, Resource Security, and the Rise of Economic Durability as Cleantech’s New Mandate

14 January 2026 – San Francisco, CA

HT Materials Science, a global leader in providing advanced fluid additives for increased heat transfer, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2026 Global Cleantech 100. This annual list recognizes companies poised to deliver market-ready solutions that advance a cleaner, more resilient global future.

Now in its 17th year, the report highlights innovators addressing some of the world’s most urgent environmental and infrastructure challenges. The Global Cleantech 100 is sponsored by Chubb.

A More Competitive Landscape Amid Tightening Macroeconomic Conditions

Following a 2025 marked by geopolitical volatility and shifting economic signals, the global cleantech ecosystem enters 2026 with slightly greater certainty—yet heightened competitive pressure. Growth is concentrating around two dominant themes: AI infrastructure and critical minerals.

These areas dominate this year’s “Grow” ring, while many other technologies remain in “Flow” or recede into “Slow”. This is creating a “pressure cooking” dynamic in which the “Grow” ring becomes more competitive, while the “Flow” and “Slow” become more difficult to break free from.