Strategy & Programme Advisory
We support researchers, universities, research organisations, public institutions, and innovative companies in developing clear and competitive funding strategies across the European research and innovation landscape. Our advisory services extend beyond individual funding calls and focus on long-term positioning, institutional growth, research excellence and sustainable funding success.
Supporting researchers in building a strong scientific vision and long-term pathway towards research leadership and independence.
- Defining a compelling scientific identity and research vision
- Identifying the most suitable ERC funding scheme (StG, CoG, AdG, SyG)
- Assessing ERC readiness and competitiveness
- Strengthening scientific positioning and leadership profile
- Developing long-term strategies for research excellence and independence
- Preparing for future ERC opportunities and career progression
Helping researchers and institutions maximise opportunities for researcher mobility, training, and career development.
- Identifying the most suitable MSCA funding scheme (PF, DN, SE, COFUND)
- Developing competitive mobility and training strategies
- Strengthening institutional participation in MSCA programmes
- Building international and inter-sectoral collaborations
- Enhancing researcher career development pathways
- Aligning projects with MSCA excellence, impact, and implementation expectations
Supporting organisations in developing collaborative projects addressing global challenges and industrial competitiveness priorities.
- Translating research ideas into competitive collaborative proposals
- Designing and optimising consortium structures and partner roles
- Aligning projects with EU policy priorities and expected impacts
- Selecting the most appropriate funding instrument (RIA, IA, CSA)
- Developing impact pathways and exploitation strategies
- Strengthening project positioning and competitiveness
Helping organisations maximise the value, visibility, and uptake of research and innovation outcomes.
- Strengthening innovation and commercialisation pathways
- Developing exploitation and market uptake strategies
- Connecting research outputs with industry and innovation ecosystems
- Supporting technology transfer and scaling activities
- Aligning projects with European innovation instruments and frameworks
Supporting institutions in strengthening research excellence, international collaboration, and long-term funding capacity.
- Identifying the most suitable WIDERA instruments, including Teaming, Twinning, ERA Chairs, Excellence Hubs, and Hop-On Facility
- Developing institutional growth and excellence strategies
- Building partnerships with leading European organisations
- Strengthening research management and funding capacity
- Aligning proposals with national, regional, and European priorities
- Supporting long-term institutional transformation and sustainability
Supporting companies, research organisations, public authorities, and international consortia in navigating the rapidly evolving European defence and security funding landscape.
- Identifying suitable funding opportunities across EDF, NATO SPS, Cluster 3, Digital Europe, and related programmes
- Positioning technologies and capabilities within European strategic priorities
- Developing strong industrial and research consortia
- Strengthening exploitation, deployment, and capability development pathways
- Aligning projects with operational needs, end-user requirements, and policy objectives
- Supporting dual-use, cybersecurity, resilience, and advanced technology initiatives