The AETHER Fund provides financial support to projects led by entrepreneurs committed to addressing societal challenges and combating the degradation of marine and river environments.
In practice
The AETHER Fund supports innovative projects, particularly those led by social entrepreneurs, that tackle the degradation of marine and river environments by providing:
- a grant that gives project leaders a “leverage effect” to support the development of their project
- media visibility
- access to an extensive network of organisations and associations working to preserve water and its ecosystems
Why this Fund?
Created in 2018 by Christian Simonard, a sailing enthusiast, the AETHER Fund provides financial support to sustainable water-related initiatives, helping them expand their impact over several years and build long-term viability.
“The Aether Fund for Future Generations, which I created in 2018, supports innovative projects, particularly those led by social entrepreneurs, that tackle the degradation of marine and river environments, which are under increasing pressure from pollution and overexploitation. My desire to support water-related projects in this way stems from my passion for sailing, which I have practised since childhood.”
Christian Simonard
Founder Aether Fund
“Thanks to the Aether Award, we received a €45,000 grant over three years, which enabled us to showcase around sixty initiatives committed to sustainable seas and oceans.”
Leslie Bissey
Founder WeOcean, 2020 Aether Fund laureate
The stages
1. Submission of applications
Applications can be submitted throughout the year.
2. Pre-selection based on written applications
Applications are reviewed and assessed by a selection committee.
3. Selection of projects
Projects are selected by two dedicated committees: one in the spring and one in the autumn.
For the selection of projects, we work with an independent scouting network.
Through the Aether Fund for Future Generations, you can make a tangible contribution to sustainable initiatives that protect aquatic environments.
Triodos Bank - IBAN BE98 5230 4030 5393 - BIC TRIOBEBB, with the reference “Support for the Aether Fund”.
We work with an independent scouting network to select the projects.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: aether@futuregenerations.be
An initiative of the Aether Fund for Future Generations
The projects are supported through a partnership with BeMed, which supports and connects organisations and individuals working to combat plastic pollution in the Mediterranean.
