Energy Transition Grant

About this grant

Korys is the entrepreneurial investment company of the Colruyt family, focused on making long-term investments across three themes: Conscious Consumer, Energy Transition, and Healthy Living. The Energy Transition theme specifically targets a sustainable future powered by renewable energy. Korys invests in renewable energy assets such as solar, wind, and hydrogen, as well as in fast-growing companies at the forefront of technological innovation that are essential for enabling the energy transition. The overarching goal is to be a driving force in realizing a transition towards a fossil-free economy. Korys makes investments through direct participations, private equity funds, and liquid investments, forming long-term partnerships with portfolio companies and leveraging its expertise and ecosystem to amplify impact.

Eligibility

For the Energy Transition theme, Korys is looking for European-based technology start-ups and scale-ups with a proven product-market fit that create and develop new technologies to support the energy transition. Companies in energy infrastructure and services may also be directed to Korys's energy holding, Virya. For other themes such as Conscious Consumer, Korys typically looks for growing and mature businesses with significant commercial traction that are profitable. There is no open grant programme; this is a private investment company seeking equity partnerships.

How it's scored

Korys evaluates potential partners on alignment with its three investment themes (Conscious Consumer, Energy Transition, Healthy Living), the company's commitment to positive social and environmental impact, demonstrated product-market fit (especially for start-ups and scale-ups), geographic fit (European-based preferred for technology companies), and long-term growth potential. As an entrepreneurial investor, Korys also places significant weight on shared values, authentic partnership potential, and the ability to contribute to and benefit from its broader ecosystem.

Key requirements

• ✓Proven product-market fit (for start-ups and scale-ups)
• ✓Focus on renewable energy assets (solar, wind, hydrogen) or energy transition enabling technologies
• ✓European-based operations or assets
• ✓Alignment with energy infrastructure and services investment thesis

Recent past awardees

Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.

• Constant Energy · 2023
• Parkwind · 2023
• Sensorfact · 2022
• Greenbyte · 2022
• Newpharma · 2022
• Bio-Life · 2020
• D-drinks · 2019

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Energy Transition?

Eligibility covers organisations in EU; startup, sme, large-company. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.