Proposal writing support, from topic to submission
Hands-on support for coordinators and partners who want a proposal that reads the way the evaluator expects. We analyse the topic, shape the concept, structure the consortium and write with you, section by section. Twenty-plus years inside Commission panels go into every page.
Delivered by Dr. Nikolaos Floratos·EC expert evaluator since 2003Built for
Coordinators
Research groups and companies leading a Pillar II, EIC or MSCA proposal that need an experienced hand on the Excellence, Impact and Implementation sections.
Partners
Organisations invited into a consortium that want their work package, budget and contribution written to strengthen the whole proposal, not just their line.
Research offices
Universities that want a proposal-writing capacity in-house, trained on real drafts under deadline.
How we work on your proposal
- Topic decoding. We read the topic, the destination and the Work Programme context the way the panel will, and write a one-page brief of what the Commission actually wants to buy.
- Concept and consortium. We stress-test the idea against the expected outcomes, identify the missing competences and help you find and approach the right partners, including through our partner-mapping AI tools.
- Writing sprint. Section by section: objectives, methodology, ambition, pathways to impact, measures to maximise impact, work plan, resources, risks and consortium. You keep the science, we keep it evaluator-proof.
- Pre-submission evaluation. Before you submit, the proposal is scored like a real Evaluation Summary Report, with comments you can still act on. See pre-submission evaluation.
Inclusion in proposals
Key Innovations also joins consortia as a partner for dissemination, exploitation, communication, training and capacity-building work packages, and for impact-related tasks where an experienced evaluator inside the consortium changes how the Impact section is written. If your topic calls for it, ask us during the first call.
What we do not do
We do not sell "guaranteed funding" and we do not write proposals that the consortium cannot deliver. Evaluators notice both, and so would you after the grant agreement is signed.
Good to know
Do you write the whole proposal for us?
We write with you. The scientific content comes from the consortium; we structure it, write the impact and implementation parts with you, and make every section answer the evaluation criteria explicitly.
When should we involve you?
Ideally at topic selection, at least three months before the deadline. For partners joining a consortium, two to four weeks before the coordinator's internal deadline is still useful.
Which programmes do you cover?
All Horizon Europe pillars (ERC, MSCA, Pillar II clusters and missions, EIC), plus Digital Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg, LIFE and national funds.
Can Key Innovations be a partner in our consortium?
Yes, for dissemination, exploitation, communication, training and capacity-building tasks, where it fits the topic.
How is the service priced?
Per proposal, based on the instrument and the sections we cover. Book a call and we will send a written offer within two working days.
Let's talk
Thirty minutes with our Business Development Manager to understand your calls, your deadlines and the fastest route to a funded proposal.