Name: De uitdaging van de decarbonisatie
Funding Organizations: Helios Foundation and Koning Boudewijnstichting
Funding Amount: €2 million to €3 million per project
Duration: Up to 5 years with mid-term evaluation after 2 years
Objective: Support systemic changes and solutions for decarbonization in Belgium
Stakeholders: Private, public, semi-public, societal organizations and consortia
Grant Frequency: Recurring annual calls
Funding Source: Own capital, National Lottery, funds from individuals, associations, companies
Eligible organizations: Start-ups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises, SMEs, large companies, academic and research institutions, non-profits, private foundations, NGOs, consortia
Geographic requirement: Projects must be implemented in Belgium
No explicit size or certification requirements
Consortium applications allowed but not mandatory
Systemic changes in production, consumption, work, and societal organization
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Applied research projects close to implementation eligible
Budget between €2 million and €3 million
Alignment with Helios Foundation’s mission for carbon neutrality and sustainable future
Two-phase application: 3-page letter of intent, then 15-page detailed proposal
Expert evaluation of proposals
Applied research and innovation encouraged
Consortium applications accepted
Grant amount: €2 million to €3 million
No capital participation for private organizations
Mid-term evaluation after 2 years to confirm continuation
Other financial details not specified
Application period: 23 April 2025 to 16 June 2025
Project duration: Up to 5 years
Evaluation after 2 years
Two-phase application process
Must comply with Belgian and European climate and environmental policies
No specific permits or legal requirements detailed
Register or log in at https://candidate.kbs-frb.be
Submit 3-page letter of intent
Selected applicants submit detailed 15-page proposal
Evaluation by domain experts
Contact points available for assistance
Focus on systemic, impactful decarbonization projects
Large budget requirement may limit smaller projects
Aligned with European Green Deal and Belgian climate commitments
Excludes capital participation for private entities
Not specified in current documentation