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Navigating EU funding: your strategic guide to success

At Civitta, we don’t just observe the EU funding landscape—we shape it. Our team has guided leading European research institutions through most competitive funding programs, consistently turning complex scientific visions into winning proposals. While others learn from experience and failures, we’ve developed proven methodologies that anticipate challenges before they arise.

This playbook distills that hard-won expertise into practical guidance you can apply immediately. Whether you’re a principal investigator seeking your first major EU grant, an institute director building international research capacity, or a grant center professional supporting multiple research teams, the strategies ahead will help you transform promising ideas into funded projects.

The pattern we see repeatedly is clear: brilliant researchers with groundbreaking ideas often struggle with the intricate mechanics of EU funding, while those with strategic guidance consistently secure the funding they need. The difference isn’t the excellence and quality of the science, it’s understanding how to build the project, showcase the concepts and align with the system.

What you will discover in the playbook:

  • How to identify and validate the right funding opportunities for your research
  • Proven approaches to building competitive consortia and partnerships
  • Inside knowledge of what makes proposals stand out to evaluators
  • Practical timelines and preparation strategies that actually work

Download the Funding Playbook for Researchers and R&D institutions

The European research funding landscape offers unprecedented opportunities for those who know how to access it. Discover your options with us!

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Age Laine

Age Laine

Managing Partner of Innovation and Funding Advisory, Horizon Europe, DEP
Liina Vaher

Liina Vaher

Associate Partner, Horizon Europe, DEP, LIFE, EU4Health
Sander van der Molen

Sander van der Molen

Partner, Horizon Europe, i3 Instrument
Kristóf Molnár

Kristóf Molnár

Associate Partner, EIC, Horizon Europe, DEP, LIFE

Elīza Bērziņa

Manager

Katalin Szilagyi

Manager

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