OpenLab.brussels is launching its 2026 Decarbonisation Call for Projects and is seeking organisations that wish to address a concrete decarbonisation challenge. The initiative aims to support the development of practical, low‑carbon solutions through collaboration between multidisciplinary student teams from the Université libre de Bruxelles, academic experts, and co‑creation sessions.
The deadline for submitting project proposals is 25 February 2026.
The co‑creation and development activities will take place on 20–21 March 2026 at U‑Square, during the CIVIS Sustainability Challenge.
Eligible beneficiaries :
- Local or regional authorities and public bodies
- Urban planning, infrastructure or development organisations
- NGOs, foundations and community or citizen associations
- Cultural institutions
- Public services, transport operators or actors from the energy sector
- SMEs, large companies or social enterprises engaged in climate transition
Proposals must focus on specific decarbonisation issues, such as:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the organisational, urban or territorial level
- Decarbonising energy systems, mobility, buildings or operational processes
- Developing low‑carbon and circular business or service models
- Improving carbon measurement, reporting and reduction strategies
- Implementing governance, behavioural change or organisational approaches that support decarbonisation
Organisations interested in participating are invited to submit their proposal via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eKSsyz8t
Stakeholders who know organisations that may be interested are encouraged to share the call within their networks.
A project co-financed by the European Union.