Practical guides, strategy breakdowns, and expert perspectives from the Agranas team.
Most rejected Horizon Europe proposals had strong scientific ideas. The failure was not in the research — it was in how the idea was positioned, structured, and presented to evaluators.
Read more →A consortium is not a list of partners. It is an architecture — and the wrong architecture will cost you evaluation points before a single word of your proposal is read.
Read more →Strategic positioning determines whether your organisation is seen as a leader or a follower in European funding. Here is how to build a position that compounds over time.
Read more →EIC blended finance combines a non-repayable grant with equity investment from the EIC Fund. It sounds attractive — but it is not right for every company. Here is how to decide.
Read more →Horizon Europe has institutionalised partnership through co-funded and institutionalised partnerships. Understanding these structures is essential for any organisation planning a long-term EU funding strategy.
Read more →Consortium composition is the single biggest predictor of Horizon Europe success. Learn the five principles we apply to every consortium we build — and why most applicants get them wrong.
Read more →EU funding is powerful — but it is not free money. Before applying, organisations need to honestly assess whether a grant is the right instrument for their specific investment and timeline.
Read more →Agri-food is one of the best-funded sectors in Horizon Europe — but accessing that funding requires understanding the specific investment logic of agricultural innovation and the structures that support it.
Read more →The EIC Accelerator 2025 programme brings significant changes to eligibility, interview format, and blended finance rules. Here is what every applicant needs to know before March.
Read more →Interreg proposals fail for predictable reasons. Based on evaluator feedback from 18 submissions, here are the five most common mistakes — and exactly how to fix them before you submit.
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