Capricorn Cleantech Grant
In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union, Belgium and Netherlands and 1 other.
Venture capital fund investing in innovative companies advancing green chemistry, circular economy, and carbon neutrality solutions. Targets early-stage to growth-stage cleantech startups and SMEs operating primarily in Europe and the Benelux region.
About this grant
Capricorn Cleantech is a venture capital fund managed by Capricorn Partners, an independent investment manager based in Leuven, Belgium. The fund focuses on innovative companies that use technology as a competitive advantage in the clean technology sector. Capricorn Partners concentrates on digital, health, and clean technologies within Europe, with a special focus on the Benelux region. The fund invests in companies where technology has a meaningful positive impact on the world, particularly in areas related to clean and sustainable technologies. Capricorn Partners manages over 300 million euros in assets across multiple funds, with a team of approximately 20 experts across four different sectors.
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Eligibility
Applicants should be innovative technology companies operating in the clean technology sector. Geographic focus is on Europe, with a special emphasis on the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Companies should use technology as a competitive advantage and demonstrate a positive environmental or societal impact. The fund targets venture-stage companies. Prospective applicants can submit a pitch through Capricorn Partners' website.
How it's scored
No specific evaluation criteria or scoring methodology are described on this page. Capricorn Partners appears to assess companies based on their use of technology as a competitive advantage, their positioning within clean technology themes, and their potential for positive impact.
Key requirements
- ✓Company must advance green chemistry, circular economy, or carbon neutrality innovation
- ✓Primary focus on Europe and Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
- ✓Venture-scale business model with growth potential
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- Trillium · 2026 · $16.3M
- Rocsys · 2026 · $16.3M
- Zozio · $4.4M
- Gradyent
- Quest Cleantech
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Capricorn Cleantech?
- Eligibility covers organisations in EU, BE, NL, LU; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Circular economy funding supports reuse, repair, remanufacturing, product redesign and secondary materials markets. Grants tend to back pilots with businesses and local authorities, while tenders buy collection, sorting and recovery services. Applicants are usually asked to show the material flows involved and who will buy the recovered output.
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