End-to-end guidance across a vast array of EU funding programs

Our approach begins with a vigilant analysis of EU calls, precisely aligning them with your project’s objectives. We sift through the complexities of EU funding announcements to identify those opportunities that best match your innovation and research goals, regardless of the sector. Equipped with insights and a strategic outlook, we prepare your project with the most favourable starting point to access funding.

The strength of a consortium lies in its collaborative synergy. At SITNA SLOVA, we bring together academia, industry leaders, public bodies, RTOs, NGOs, and other key stakeholders to form consortia that not only resonate with the objectives of specific EU funding programs but also amplify your project's potential for funding. Through our established networks and strategic partnerships, we create alliances that are robust, interdisciplinary, and geared towards excellence across diverse thematic areas.

The actual proposal writing is a collaborative effort between SITNA SLOVA and the Client as the scientific originator. We orchestrate contributions from all partners, providing expert guidance and specialized knowledge throughout the process. We facilitate workshops to fine-tune methodologies, define impactful pathways, and elaborate on the work plan, ensuring every partner contributes effectively to the narrative. Our methodology is grounded in a thorough synthesis of scientific inquiry and strategic writing. We articulate project objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes with clarity and cogency, ensuring every aspect of the proposal resonates with the evaluators’ criteria, adapted to your specific cluster.

We provide a clear overview and clarification of the proposal form requirements, including content structure, evaluation criteria, and the integration of supporting documentation such as statistics and graphical representations. We bring specialized expertise in developing sections of the proposal focusing on dissemination, communication, stakeholder engagement, exploitation, and IPR management, advising on strategies to maximize the project’s outreach, results, and impact. These sections are under particular scrutiny by evaluators, often reflecting in the Impact criterion scoring.

We understand that the implementation of a project is a complex combination of tasks, deadlines, and deliverables. Our comprehensive project management services are designed to alleviate the administrative burden so that you can focus on the core activities of your research and development. We act as the linchpin, coordinating between consortium partners, managing workflows, and maintaining rigorous oversight on timelines and milestones.

Communication is the heartbeat of a project’s success. We define and execute a communication plan that amplifies your project’s narrative, engaging stakeholders and the wider community. From crafting impactful media releases to managing digital content and social media strategies, our aim is to ensure that the achievements and progress of your project resonate across relevant channels, maximizing impact and visibility.

Navigating the evolving landscape of EU policies and regulations is a daunting task that we simplify for you. Compliance is paramount, and we ensure that your project adheres to all relevant legislative and ethical standards by providing and addressing relevant and corresponding policy frameworks and recommendations specific to your sector.

Beyond the day-to-day project management, we offer strategic advisory services to foster innovation and propel business growth. Our experts provide comprehensive business plans, go-to-market strategies, insights on emerging trends, potential for scaling up, and strategies for commercialization and sustainability, all integral parts that need to be addressed in most European calls and tenders.