Prince Albert Fund

Prince Albert Fund The Prince Albert Fund helps young talented professionals acquire international experience in conducting business development projects outside Europe.

The Prince Albert Fund helps young talented Belgian professionals acquire experience in conducting international projects outside the EU for a Belgian company. It offers financial support for a 12-month project. Each year, the Fund supports up to 20 participants. In the process, it allows Belgian companies to benefit from exceptional talent to expand their business abroad.

24/09/2026

🌍 What if your next professional step takes you beyond your usual borders?
The PAF team exactly knows what that means. They bring their own experiences and lessons along the way and encourage the next generation of PAFfers to take the leap and discover the impact of a PAF grant.

Want to find out more and see if PAF could be something for you? Join our Info Session on 9 November.
📅 9 November 2026 — Info Session
🚨 12 November 2026 — Applications OPEN

What happens when you can apply your expertise to a challenge that matters?Valentin Lemaire has long been interested in ...
17/09/2026

What happens when you can apply your expertise to a challenge that matters?

Valentin Lemaire has long been interested in AI and emerging technologies. Through his Prince Albert Fund project in San Francisco, he had the opportunity to apply that expertise to climate-related challenges by working on questions at the intersection of technology, energy and sustainability which are increasingly intertwined.

Working with , he helped strengthen the collaboration with the ClimateWorks Foundation and contributed to the development of a grant-making strategy focused on AI and climate. The work explored how AI’s environmental footprint could be reduced while leveraging the technology to support climate action

His work explored questions that are becoming increasingly relevant across the world:
How can data centres minimise their impact on the climate, local water resources and surrounding communities?
What policies and business models are required to support a more sustainable deployment of AI?
How can AI help optimise renewable energy systems and reduce reliance on gas and fossil fuels?

The experience confirmed for Valentin that technological innovation and sustainability do not have to be separate worlds.

Following his PAF project, he joined the San Francisco-based startup Powerline working at the intersection of AI and energy, allowing him to continue building a career that combines his technical expertise with issues he cares about.

Interested in applying your expertise to global challenges while developing new skills? Join our information session on November 9th and discover where the Prince Albert Fund could take you.
https://fienta.com/paf-infosession-2026

03/09/2026

Learning by doing, or learning by failing? Turns out, they go hand in hand.

Did you know at least 20% of our recent PAF cohorts didn’t get in on their first try? They were selected only after a second or third application.
That means they used their rejections to grow. They learned, adapted, and tried again.
That’s what a growth mindset really is: courageous action and making mistakes go hand in hand, and that’s exactly where the real learning happens.
We asked PAF alumni: is it learning by doing, or learning by failing? 🎥
Hit play to hear what they said.

Ever failed your way into your next step? Tell us in the comments ⬇️

Want to find out if PAF is right for you? Join our info session on November 9: link in bio to register 🔗

🌍 Learning by doing. Leading by experience.At PAF, we believe young talent develops best when given the chance to step o...
27/08/2026

🌍 Learning by doing. Leading by experience.

At PAF, we believe young talent develops best when given the chance to step outside their comfort zone: 12 months abroad, a real entrepreneurial challenge, and the freedom to make it their own.

And it works: 9 in 10 laureates from our latest cohort report a high impact on their personal development.

Three PAFfers. Three different challenges. Three leadership skills put into practice:

Anton Jonbloet — Strategic agility
Mylana Cohen — Intercultural communication
Zeno Zobel — Team leadership

Different countries, different projects, one thing in common: they got to build these skills for real.

📅 Curious about PAF? Our annual info session takes place on November 9th.

Application dates and registrations for the info session are now open: princealbertfund.be/candidates

20/08/2026

Before summer turns into September plans...
The 2027 application dates are now online and registrations for our info session are open!

Many of us use the last weeks of summer to think about the year ahead.

If levelling up your career and/or switching area through an international assignment is on your list, now is a good time to start exploring the Prince Albert Fund.

Each year, PAF gives young Belgian talent (up to 30 y.o.) the opportunity to spend 12 months abroad developing a business project for a Belgian
company while building leadership, adaptability and international experience along the way.


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13/08/2026

First week vs. Last week: Which moment defines the journey? ✈️🌍

From the excitement of stepping into the unknown and spotting a self-driving Waymos in San Francisco, to wrapping up a project during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or building deep connections with local teams... every Prince Albert Fund (PAF) assignment is packed with impactful moments.

Some Alumni thrive on the thrill of fresh beginnings (“everything is new, exciting, and the road is ahead!”), while others value the strong team integration, achievements, and closure at the end (plus zero jet lag 😉).

Are you team First Week 🚀 or team Last Week 🏁?

Let us know in the comments below! 👇

31/07/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

What professional experience changed not just your skills, but who you became?

We asked our PAF alumni who they became after spending a year abroad, working on an entrepreneurial project far outside their comfort zone. 🌍

More than 600 alumni later, one thing keeps coming back.

You can learn frameworks and skills in a classroom. But accelerated growth often happens when you’re thrown in the deep end, with enough support and guidance to come through it.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

Was it leaving the corporate world to start your own thing? Leading a team for the first time? Becoming a working parent? Or maybe your PAF year abroad?

Share your story in the comments. 👇

27/07/2026

Belgium vs. Abroad? 🇧🇪🌍

Do you prefer staying close to home or leap into unknown territory?

We asked our alumni where their heart lies most! Everyone has their own perspective, but one thing is for sure: a journey with the Prince Albert Fund pushes your boundaries either way. 🚀

👇 What would you choose: Belgium or Abroad? Let us know in the comments!

18/06/2026

Throwback time. Still buzzing ⚡️

Last Monday, we closed another PAF chapter with our 29 laureates. A room full of proud faces, old friends reunited, and that unmistakable PAF energy.

Get a glimpse of it here 🎬

Thank you to everyone who was there and for everyone who keeps supporting our mission.

New year, new challenges… new team member. We’re excited to welcome Nikita as Strategic Project Manager at PAF! After co...
06/02/2026

New year, new challenges… new team member.

We’re excited to welcome Nikita as Strategic Project Manager at PAF! After completing her PAF adventure in the US with , she now joins the PAF team to help accelerate our strategic vision.

Welcome to the team, Nikita! 🚀

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