The 5 Most Common Mistakes Companies Make When Applying for EU Funding and How to Avoid Them
May 8, 2025
Applying for EU grants can open massive opportunities; but only if you play it smart.Every year, thousands of
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Applying for EU grants can open massive opportunities; but only if you play it smart.Every year, thousands of
EU grants are often seen as the holy grail of innovation funding: non-dilutive capital, prestigious recognition, and access to a powerful
In the fast-growing ecosystem of European innovation, access to the right public funding can accelerate growth
Securing funding from the European Union can be a transformative step for startups
For early-stage companies across Europe, access to capital is often the difference between stalling and scaling
You’ve spent weeks, maybe even months, working with your team and your consultant to prepare the perfect EU grant application.
You’ve read the guidebooks. You’ve studied past calls. You’ve built a brilliant project and followed all the formatting rules. But one question still looms: “What are EU evaluators really looking for?”
In the world of startup funding, “non-dilutive” and “equity” are often presented as opposites. But in the EU’s flagship funding scheme for high-risk
Every year, thousands of startups, SMEs, research institutions, and consortiums apply for EU grants