How our Strategic Grant Planning helps companies access Horizon Europe funding
31st October 2024 at 3:53 pm
The European Union recognises start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as essential drivers of innovation, yet securing funding for research and development remains a persistent challenge for these companies – and also for larger companies. Balancing everyday operational demands with the need for rapid technological adaptation, companies often encounter limited access to traditional financing and investors, especially for high-risk innovation projects. With initiatives like Horizon Europe, the EU offers critical non-dilutive funding and collaborative opportunities, but navigating this complex funding landscape can be a challenge.
This is where our Strategic Grant Planning can help.
The MOSAICS story
In 2018, the R&D group of Cochlear Benelux NV, a large multinational specialising in hearing devices, contacted us to receive advice on funding opportunities for their collaboration with labs in Europe. After they shared their project ideas and potential collaborators, we scanned potential funding opportunities for each of their projects. We then shared our findings during an in-house workshop at Cochlear’s headquarters in Belgium. Together, we identified one project in particular – a collaboration with researchers from the Radboud University Medical Centre addressing the variability of the outcomes among cochlear implant recipients – as an ideal fit for a European Industrial Doctorate (EID). This led to the submission of the MOSAICS EID proposal, which was granted funding under Horizon 2020’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. We had the pleasure of being involved in this project from start to finish.
More precise and personalised
We are thrilled to announce that our Strategic Grant Planning service is, as of this year, enhanced by our intelligent data-driven tool that scans vast databases of funding schemes – the accelGRANTS©. With numerous grants available, finding the best fit requires time and effort. Our new tool uses data analysis to match your project ideas with relevant upcoming Horizon Europe calls, offering fast and precise recommendations. With insights from accelGRANTS© and our team’s expertise, we provide tailored advice to help you find your next EU grant with little to no effort on your side.
Benefit from our start-up funding advice
Ready to turn your groundbreaking ideas into a reality? If you are an entrepreneur or a researcher in an SME, Horizon Europe and other EU funding programmes can provide the financial boost and strategic partnerships you need. Curious about how to unlock these opportunities? We offer one-hour expert advice for your company and technology-specific advice on suitable funding instruments and participation strategies. Have a look at our funding advice web page and contact us to see how we can collaborate on acquiring public funds for your company. Do not forget to subscribe to our blog for the latest information about the complex yet rich and diverse EU funding landscape.
Robin Vanneste
Business & Finance Associate