STRATEGIC FUNDING ADVISORY

Service Description

Navigating the evolving landscape of public and blended financing can be complex and time-consuming. At APES, our Strategic Funding Advisory service is designed to simplify this process, providing expert guidance to organizations seeking to unlock financial support for innovation, research and impact-driven initiatives. Whether you're a start-up preparing your first proposal, a public body planning a large-scale development project or a consortium exploring cross-border collaboration, we help you translate ideas into well-positioned funding strategies. We add additional value by opening towards partnerships and ideas from Eastern Europe and the Black Sea regions. We begin by understanding your strategic goals, innovation potential, and project maturity. From there, we identify the most relevant funding instruments — whether under EU programmes like Horizon Europe, EIC, EU Innovation Fund or national and regional schemes. Our team tracks calls for proposals across multiple funding agencies, analyzes eligibility criteria, and evaluates fit based on your organizational strengths and project ambitions. But strategy goes beyond matching. We support the design of tailored funding roadmaps that combine short-term opportunities with long-term positioning. We assess co-financing options and help optimize your project concept for evaluators or investors. Our experience spans grant-based, blended finance, and venture-aligned pathways — allowing us to serve both impact-driven and growth-oriented clients. Throughout the process, we ensure clarity, structure, and transparency. We work side by side with your team to ensure that each opportunity aligns with your mission, capacity, and timing.