2026 Ernest Solvay Fund

he Ernest Solvay Fund provides financial support for initiatives in one of the following three areas: 

1. Scientific education (science, technology, engineering & mathematics)  

2. Progress of the planet 

3. Better life 

Applications for support can be submitted by completing the online application form in the language in which it is drawn up. The form must be fully completed and in accordance with the instructions. Applicants are kindly requested to carefully read the selection criteria before completing the form. 

The Fund’s Management Committee will meet in the autumn to select the initiatives that align most with the objectives of the Fund. 

Who is it for?

Any organisation implementing a non‑commercial project that (either/or):

1. Contributes to promoting and encouraging the choice of science and technology studies (STEM) among young people. This includes sciences (chemistry, physics and earth sciences), technology, engineering, mathematics and digital education.

2. Works on biodiversity, the energy transition, the protection and improvement of air and water quality, in support of the planet;

3. Supports the physical, psychosocial and financial security of communities around Solvay, with the aim of improving their quality of life (for example through school projects for sick children, initiatives for financial literacy etc.).

Organisations submitting a project must implement it within a radius of 100 km of an industrial, R&I or administrative site of Solvay. Commercial sites are not eligible. To assess your eligibility, please consult the annex with the selection criteria where the list of selected sites is communicated.

The result of the selection will be announced mid-December 2026. The funding of the projects will cover expenses incurred after the announcement of the result. The Fund will not reimburse expenses that have already been incurred before the announcement.

How to submit an application?

1. Make sure you are eligible for this call for projects.

2. Connect up to your account via https://candidate.kbs-frb.be, or create an account if this is your first application.

3. Complete the application form online (you can take your time and do it in several stages if you like).

4. When your application has been fully completed, send it in.

5. We will send you a confirmation by e-mail, as well as a pdf of your application.