Grant Funding Solutions for SMEs and Startups in Europe
Empower your innovation journey with Seven Seed. We guide SMEs and startups through securing grant funding, navigating challenges, and building strategic partnerships to drive growth in Europe.
- Empowering Innovation:
Your Path to Secured Funding and Strategic Growth in Europe
- From Concept to Funding:
Guiding SMEs Through the Grant Challenges and Beyond
- Europe Innovation Landscape:
Expert Mentoring, Securing Funding, Partnerships, and Strategic Support
Grant Services
Our Grant services are designed for early-stage SMEs and startups, providing them with valuable insights and strategies for securing funding through grants, procurements, and tendering opportunities.
Guidance
We guide SMEs through the complex grant process, including grant writing, finding and negotiating consortiums, and partnerships, and ensuring the SMEs' proposal stands out.
Team
In our team, we have a POC who can liaise with the European Commission, gathering crucial insights and clarifying requirements to strengthen your grant application.
Market Trend
Following the market trend, we focus our application on AI, IoT, Big Data, Dual-use technologies, and the Circular Economy.
Innovation
We pursue and compete for the highest level institutions that promote innovation, including Horizon Europe, the European Innovative Council (EIC), the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Research Council (ERC), etc.
Clear Process
In summary, we develop a clear process for helping Startups and SMEs through the entire grant application process, from consortium building to final submission.
Help
We help SMEs break into the Brussels network (bubble), get recognized by key consortiums, and navigate the evolving focus areas of EIC, ERC, Horizon, and European Defense Funding.
Challenges
It is important to underline the various challenges that startups can face along the grant process:
- High competition
- High competition for funding means that only a small fraction of applicants succeed, making it essential to create standout proposals that exceed basic requirements.
- Complex requirements
- Grant Calls often involve detailed and complex criteria that must be met, which can be time-consuming and challenging to navigate
- Alignment with priorities
- Ensuring that your project meets the requirements and aligns with the specific focus areas and priorities of the funding program can be hard.
- Consortium building
- Forming strong, cross-border partnerships that meet the grant’s consortium requirements can be extremely challenging for early-stage businesses.
- Navigating Bureaucracy
- Understanding and complying with the administrative and legal requirements of the grant process can be overwhelming.
- Understanding Funding Landscape
- Staying up-to-date with the funding trends, priorities, and opportunities requires ongoing research and adaptation
Our tailored solutions
Navigating the grant process can be tough for startups, but with the right support, the journey can be smoother.
- High competition
To tackle high competition, we search for AI-driven grant matching, ensuring startups focus on opportunities that fit their profile and maximize their success rate.
- Complex requirements
Simplifying complex requirements is key, so we provide expert advisory services or automated tools to guide startups through the criteria, which can save time and reduce frustration.
- Fund priorities
To ensure alignment with fund priorities, our accelerator can offer project scoping sessions, helping startups fine-tune proposals that resonate with the specific goals of funding institutions.
- Consortium building
Lastly, we make consortium building easier by leveraging our accelerator’s network to connect startups with strategic, cross-border partners, enhancing collaboration and meeting grant requirements.
EU Funding Challenges
European funding
The European funding landscape is always evolving, and staying ahead of these changes can be overwhelming for startups and SMEs. New focus areas emerge, priorities shift, and strategies need to adapt. That’s where we bring value.
Developments
We track these developments closely, ensuring your business stays in sync with the latest trends and priorities. By continuously adjusting your funding strategies, we position your SME to align with the current focus of European funding programs, making sure you're always one step ahead of the curve.
Securing funding
Securing funding from programs such as the EIC and ERC is becoming more competitive than ever. With increasing pressure on available resources, it’s vital to have the right expertise to make your business stand out on those applications.
Strategic support
Our team provides the strategic support and the necessary guidance to boost your chances of success. We help you navigate the complexities, craft compelling proposals, and build a robust strategy, so your SME can confidently compete for and secure these funds.
WHY CHOOSE SEVEN SEED FOR GRANT FUNDING ASSISTANCE?
At Seven Seed, we help SMEs and startups secure grant funding by simplifying complex requirements, crafting standout proposals, and managing every step—from consortium building to legal navigation. With expert guidance and insider insights, we ensure your project aligns with funder priorities and keeps pace with industry trends. Let us turn your ideas into funded successes.