Become a High-Performance EU Funding Professional!
Master Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and Proposal Crafting for EU-Funding with expert-led, AI-enhanced training.
Funding Expert Academy is a specialised learning hub for professionals who want real results in European funding.
Delivering expert-led, AI-powered training across all stages of Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and project management.
Expert-Led: Nikolaos Floratos, 25+ years, 19 years EC evaluator
AI-Enhanced: Workflow, tools, templates
Strategy-Oriented: Not “theory”; structured replicable pathways
- “100% Satisfaction Guarantee”
- “Skills Specialisation Certificates”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Funding Expert Academy?
Funding Expert Academy is a specialised training and consultancy hub dedicated to helping professionals successfully navigate and secure European funding. Through practical courses and expert guidance, it supports applications and project management under key EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and the Digital Europe Programme.
What is Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s flagship seven-year research and innovation funding programme for 2021–2027, with a budget of approximately €95.5 billion. As the successor to Horizon 2020, it supports projects that drive the green and digital transitions, allocate at least 35% of funding to climate objectives, and enhance Europe’s industrial competitiveness and global leadership in innovation.
What do Horizon Europe funding courses provide?
Horizon Europe funding courses prov training on how to apply for and manage EU research gide practicalrants successfully. They cover proposal writing, consortium building, budgeting (including 70–100% funding rules), project management, financial reporting, and strategies for impact and implementation.
What does Horizon Europe do?
Horizon Europe funds research and innovation projects that address climate change, support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and strengthen the EU’s competitiveness and economic growth. The programme promotes international collaboration and helps develop and implement EU policies while tackling global societal challenges.
Who is eligible for Horizon Europe funding?
Horizon Europe funding is open to organisations of all types, including universities, research institutes, companies, SMEs, NGOs, and public bodies, provided they have the financial and operational capacity to carry out the project. In most cases, proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least three partners from three different EU or associated countries.
Are UK organisations eligible for Horizon Europe funding?
In general, UK legal entities, including universities, companies of any size, research and technology organisations (RTOs), charities, and government departments, are eligible to participate in and receive funding from Horizon Europe, unless specific call documents state otherwise.
What are the 4 countries in EFTA?
The four member countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Which EU funding course is in demand in Europe?
Currently, the most in-demand EU funding training courses in Europe focus on Horizon Europe proposal writing, PM² project management for EU-funded projects, and Erasmus+ applications. These courses are popular because they align directly with EU priorities and funding opportunities under the 2021–2027 budget framework.
What Funding Expert Academy Includes
Live Trainings & Events
Online or on-site trainings , designed for high engagement and guaranteed learning outcomes. Includes remote and physical delivery formats with 100% satisfaction guarantee.
e-Courses
Lifetime-access courses covering Pre-Award & Post-Award mastery. All based on practical methods, examples, and structured learning.
In-house Custom Trainings
Tailored trainings for institutions and companies, delivered online or on-site. Any FEA course can be customised to organisational needs. Ideal for universities, RTOs, and SMEs.
Proposal Evaluation Service
Εvaluation by EC evaluators for all major Horizon Europe schemes. Receive detailed comments, strengths, weaknesses, and clear guidance to move from “good” to “fundable.”
One-to-One Consultancy
Three personalised sessions using an AI-enabled workflow aligned with Excellence–Impact–Implementation. Includes a full expert evaluation of your final draft.
OpenCosmos Platform
Yearly membership providing full access to all e-courses, live trainings, Q&A sessions, evaluation services, and the Proposal Lab. Designed for institutional and corporate use.
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