EU Projects Funding Lifecycle

 Strategy to Management

We are delighted to introduce expert consultancy and training services covering the complete EU Projects Funding Lifecycle, from Strategy to Management. Engagement in major EU funding frameworks, such as Horizon Europe, which allocates approximately €95 billion for 2021–2027, or Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships, is complex and requires dedicated expertise. Success is not determined merely by luck; it is achieved through systematic effort, strategic planning, and building a strong network. Our services empower organisations—including SMEs, NGOs, research centres, and universities—to move beyond foundational knowledge, guiding them through the initial steps of understanding EU policies (such as the European Green Deal or Digital Transformation priorities) and preparing a robust Research & Innovation (R&I) profile. We provide the necessary roadmap to navigate the competitive landscape, ensuring you are prepared to win competitive proposals.

Our consultancy focuses on maximizing success by meticulously addressing critical phases, from call identification via Work Programmes to the rigorous proposal drafting and submission process. We specialize in structuring proposals to meet the high standards of the three evaluation criteria: Excellence, Impact, and Implementation. Beyond securing funding, we offer critical support for Project Management, covering the preparation of the legally essential Grant Agreement (GA) and the internal Consortium Agreement (CA), which dictates rules, financial distribution, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) among partners. We provide crucial clarity on financial compliance, helping partners justify costs and minimize audit risks. This includes advising on the lump sum approach prevalent in Erasmus+ and the strict calculation of personnel costs in Horizon Europe, utilizing the 215 working days divisor to set the fixed daily rate, ensuring your project is managed smoothly, efficiently, and with full financial compliance.

Key service areas

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Strategic Alignment and Planning

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Call Identification and Selection

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Consortium Building and Negotiation

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Proposal Drafting and Evaluation Focus

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Financial Compliance

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Mastering the Lump Sum Model:

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Grant Agreement (GA) & Consortium Agreement (CA) Negotiation

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Impact, Exploitation, and Sustainability Planning

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Project Management and Reporting

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Audit Preparation and Risk Mitigation

Attendees

Our consultancy and training programmes are essential for any legal entity seeking success in competitive EU funding (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, AMIF), as well as the professionals responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from strategic planning to financial closure.

Organisations and Sectors

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Higher Education and Research Institutions (Universities, Research Centres)

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Private Sector and Industry (SMEs and Companies)

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Non-Governmental and Humanitarian Organisations (NGOs)

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Public Bodies and Authorities

Professional Roles and Responsibilities

The services target individuals who need to master the strategic, financial, and legal complexities of EU projects.

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Project Coordinators (Lead Applicants)

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R&D/R&I Directors and Strategy Planners

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Financial Officers and Administrative Managers

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Work Package Leaders and Project Managers

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Researchers and Technical Experts

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Legal and IPR Specialists

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Aspiring Evaluators

Main Takeaways

Our consultancy services are designed to ensure participants gain mastery over the critical strategic, financial, and legal elements necessary for successful participation in competitive EU programmes

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Strategic Alignment and Opportunity Identification

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Competitive Proposal Structuring

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Consortium Building and Collaboration

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Legal Framework Mastery (GA & CA)

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Financial Compliance

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Lump Sum Model Expertise

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Impact, Exploitation, and Sustainability Planning

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Audit Preparedness and Risk Mitigation

I have attended with great interest to the AI Centric Transformation in Business Seminar organised by Horizon Global Academy. This instructive seminar was perfectly organised and the content was very high level. Congratulations to Horizon Global Academy and Beyond the Horizon ISSG.

Hughes Verbrouck

Head of Commercial, citydev.brussels

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