Securing R&D grants is highly competitive, with success rates often as low as 10% to 20% in major programs like Horizon Europe. A skilled grant writer can greatly improve the chances of success by tailoring proposals to meet funding criteria and effectively highlight the project’s innovation and impact. Their expertise enhances application quality, positioning proposals to stand out and increase the likelihood of securing funding.
Applying for grant funding involves a multi-step process that begins with identifying grants that align with your project’s goals.
This is followed by crafting a detailed proposal that outlines your project’s objectives, methodology, and potential impact, emphasising alignment with the funder’s priorities.
Hiring a grant writing consultant can significantly enhance this process by providing expertise in developing persuasive proposals that meet specific criteria and improve your chances of success.
The proposal then undergoes a review, and if approved, careful management ensures compliance with funding conditions. Engaging with a grant writing consultancy can simplify navigating this complex landscape, maximising your potential to secure funding.
Evaluate project’s feasibility, novelty, complexity, and commercial viability; ensure alignment with funding objectives.
Identify suitable grants; provide strategic application positioning advice.
Set project objectives and tasks; draft vision and Gantt chart; develop background sections; incorporate state-of-the-art research.
Review and revise proposal to meet guidelines and maximize impact; finalize with stakeholder inputs.
Submit application; manage follow-up queries and provide additional documentation if required.
The largest R&D funding resource in Europe. Collaborative actions can be targeted through this call, offering opportunities to gain expertise, grow your R&D team, and build synergies with other project partners.
Ideal for SMEs interested in boosting their innovation engine through accelerated R&D activities at TRLs 5-8.
UK based calls for single and collaborative projects in a variety of sectors and TRLs.
Cyprus based calls for single and collaborative projects focused on specific industries such as energy, tourism, agriculture, and shipping.
Technology areas that we can work together on:
Wireless Networks (5G), Cloud Services, Smart Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), Digital and Web3 Applications, Virtual Reality (VR), Haptics, Complex Systems, Robotics, and Ultrasound.
As a project proposal writer for EU/UK/CY grants, I offer three types of services to take you from idea through funding application, all the way to the R&D team set-up.
Packaged investment depending on the value of the targeted grant:
What’s included:
*Most grants need 2-3 months of work
The above fees are indicative and flexible.
I have an extremely broad scientific background and can quickly bring myself up to speed to whatever your R&D innovation may relate to.
Having a grant-writer who understand your science is the main differentiator for Orestify.
Finally, I only work on projects where I feel I can deliver a significant impact.
Once you win the grant and need to start assembling your R&D team, I am available to join your company on a fixed-term consultancy basis and work with you to get everything set up in the right way.
The subscriptions are as follows:
Paid monthly, 3 months minimum contract
“Orestis possesses a rare blend of qualities that make him exceptional in his role. He's a master at navigating complex projects with precision and care”
“Orestis has directly, and indirectly, positively influenced a large number of scientists and engineers around the world”
“He is one of only a few people who I truly feel can straddle the academic and industrial research worlds effectively”
A grant proposal writer specializes in researching, writing, and coordinating the application process for grants. They ensure that the proposal meets funding guidelines and effectively communicates the project’s value and impact.
You’re at the right place. This page has a lot of easy to understand information about R&D grant funding. Contacting me directly will allow us to meet and discuss, qualifying both your innovation idea and also identifying the right scheme to apply to.
A typical grant application involves substantial time and work, including project planning, budgeting, partnership formation, and the creation of detailed project narratives and supporting documents. It’s not an exercise that can happen in the background. I will work with you making this process effective and efficient, however your input and participation is irreplaceable.
University professors are usually open to industry collaborations. However it is important to approach them in the right way, while also setting clear agreements on how such a collaboration would function.
