Prototyping low carbon solutions (prototyping grant).

Details

• Source: https://www.futuregenerations.be/nl/prototyping-low-carbon-solutions
• Rules (2026 – non-incubated): https://www.futuregenerations.be/sites/www.futuregenerations.be/files/2026-03/2026_ETUENT_ReglementAAPs_NL_non-inc.pdf

What is Prototyping Low Carbon Solutions?

Part of Prototyping The Future, this call supports student entrepreneurs prototyping a product, service or technique with a clear impact on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

What do you get?

• Prototyping grant: up to €5,000
• Network & feedback: access to an impact-oriented network and jury feedback
• Visibility: communication campaign + events

Who is it for?

Student entrepreneurs in a prototyping phase, in collaboration with student incubators and/or lecturers.

There are two tracks:

• Incubated
• Non-incubated (often supported by a lecturer; with additional payout conditions)

Deadlines & process (2026)

• Submission deadline: 10 March 2026 (midnight)
• Indicative planning mentioned: calls launched 22 Jan 2026; selected projects announced in April 2026.

Important payout conditions (as stated)

Typically paid in two tranches (e.g. 75% + 25%).

• For non-incubated projects: to receive the second tranche, the initiative must enter an incubator/support structure within 12 months and reporting/payment request must be co-signed by that incubator.

Contact

• prototyping@futuregenerations.be