Navigating the European funding landscape
We are pleased to announce the start of a novel service aimed at improving your European funding efforts. Introducing our latest offering: Business Planning and Financial Analysis Support for clients that are interested in applying for the Innovation Fund, Circular Biobased Europe, and other EU funding opportunities.
In the fast-evolving business landscape, obtaining funding for your innovative projects is a critical challenge. By introducing our new service, we aim to enable businesses like yours to not only navigate the complex world of grants but to do so with confidence and strategic insight.
A holistic approach
Our service takes a holistic approach to support your journey from the first project concept to successful funding acquisition. Here’s an overview of what our novel service includes:
- Detailed financial model and business plan: our team specializes in the development of assumptions that fit perfectly to your specific venture, creating a detailed financial model that serves as the backbone of your business plan.
- Scoping of Opex and Capex for optimal grant/cost efficiency: our experts work closely with you to identify and scope operational and capital expenditures, ensuring optimal efficiency in grant utilization.
- Definition of project profitability and risk profile: from internal rate of return (IRR) to weighted average cost of capital (WACC), we define project profitability metrics, providing a comprehensive risk profile for your venture.
- Definition of project relevant costs and budget: our team will guide you through the complexities of relevant costs calculation methodologies, ensuring full compliance with program criteria for the Innovation Fund and other EU grants.
- Business plan definition: creating a complete business plan: our experts can draft a comprehensive business plan that includes all key elements, from the executive summary to socio-economic impact assessment.
- Market analysis: we dive deep into the market environment, offering insights into market potential, trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory considerations.
- Financial projections: our experts project the financial future of your project with precision, presenting detailed profit and loss accounts, cash flow statements, and ideally, balance sheets.
- Risk mitigation: we provide a thorough risk assessment, including a heat map and sensitivity analysis, ensuring that you are well-organized for possible challenges.
Tailor-made for industrial deployment projects and high TRL ventures
Our service is ideal for industrial deployment projects, with the inclusion of flagship projects that are eligible for the Innovation Fund. In addition, we give support to other high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects, providing the strategic support needed to secure funding successfully.
A clear path to success
Our service delivers a detailed financial model that provides a strong insight in your project impact. The high-quality application we assist in preparing becomes your unique selling point for proposals to the Innovation Fund, Circular Biobased Europe, and other EU funds.
About us
PNO Innovation is one of Europe’s largest consultancy firms with extensive knowledge in innovation and funding. We are connected to an international network of multinationals, SMEs and start-ups, RTOs and universities, sector and public organizations and EU-funded consortia. On a permanent basis and together with our customers, we initiate, fund, manage and execute countless R&D&I projects that make a positive impact to today’s major challenges.
Interested in our services?
Start your funding journey with confidence, equipped with a comprehensive business plan and financial analysis that elevates your proposal. Our team is committed to ensuring your success, giving support every step of the way.
PNO submit a few hundred of EU funding applications each year in different sectors such as circular economy, energy, environment, bioeconomy, transport, ICT, health, etc. Are you interested to learn more about how our Business Planning and Financial Analysis Support can benefit your project? Then get in touch with us. We look forward to being part of your success story.
