About Organisation
EQT Foundation is a philanthropic organisation founded by partners of the global investment firm EQT and acts as a long-term shareholder within the group. The Foundation supports scientists and entrepreneurs working to translate breakthrough research into real-world impact. With a strong focus on underfunded areas in climate and health, EQT Foundation combines catalytic grant funding with strategic expertise, industry access, and learning opportunities. It also engages EQT employees globally through collaborative philanthropy, aiming to accelerate scientific progress while addressing critical sustainability and societal challenges.
About the Grant
The EQT Foundation Science Grants Program supports high-risk, high-impact scientific research aimed at reducing dependence on critical minerals required for the green transition. The grant focuses on deeptech solutions that can replace or significantly reduce the use of scarce and strategic raw materials in climate technologies such as batteries, motors, photovoltaics, and power electronics. Designed to move bold ideas from lab to market, the program provides non-dilutive funding and access to EQT’s global expert network. Applications are open until 25 February 2026.
Who can Apply?
The grant is open to scientists and researchers affiliated with accredited nonprofit institutions worldwide. Applicants should be working on frontier scientific research with strong translational and commercialization potential in climate-related deeptech fields. Eligible projects must focus on alternatives to critical minerals, including earth-abundant materials, rare-earth-free technologies, or circular and recycling-based substitutes. Proposals should demonstrate high impact potential, technical ambition, and relevance to scalable green transition technologies. Individual researchers or research teams may apply, provided they meet institutional affiliation requirements.
How to Apply?
Applications open on 27 January 2026 and must be submitted through the EQT Foundation application process. Proposals will be evaluated by scientific and technical experts, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates. Final selections will be announced after the review process. All applications must be completed and submitted before 25 February 2026.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 25 February 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
