Funding Expert Academy
Funding Expert Academy- For People who Love to Innovate
Funding Expert Academy
Funding Expert Academy- For People who Love to Innovate
Funding Expert Academy
Funding Expert Academy
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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 that helps professionals navigate and secure European funding with greater confidence. Founded around the expertise of Dr. Nikolaos Floratos, a European funding expert, Horizon Europe Funding Expert, EU R&I Coach, and experienced Horizon Europe Training Expert, the academy provides practical courses and expert guidance for developing successful applications and managing projects under major EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and the Digital Europe Programme. Its training combines real-world experience with practical strategies, making complex EU funding processes easier to understand and apply in research, innovation, and European projects.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What are the 4 countries in EFTA?

The four member countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

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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.

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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.

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     e-Courses

Lifetime-access courses covering Pre-Award & Post-Award mastery. All based on practical methods, examples, and structured learning.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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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Testimonials

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Testimonial from Fatma Mehtap Özdemir, Economic Empowerment and Job Creation Program Manager / ER Program Coordinator / Team Lead / Office Manager, recommending Dr. Nikolaos Floratos’s Horizon Europe Training: “His way of simplifying complex EU funding processes and turning them into practical, inspiring insights was impressive. A very valuable and motivating learning experience — I truly recommend his trainings to anyone working on EU projects.”
Testimonial from Ignas Miškinis, Co-Founder at Cogrant, recommending Dr. Nikolaos Floratos’s training: “I recently attended a training session led by Nikolaos and found it both engaging and insightful. His presenting style is dynamic and highly engaging, making even complex topics in the Digital Europe context easy to follow and thought-provoking. He introduced a variety of practical tools and approaches that open up new possibilities for EU funding proposal writing. The session was clear, well-organized, and full of valuable insights. I highly recommend Nikolaos as a trainer for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of funding opportunities, not only within Digital Europe but across other EU programs as well.”
Testimonial from Mehmet Nergiz, Founder of Jazarix & Associate Professor of Computer Engineering, Deep Learning and Computer Vision Expert, and Fullstack Software Developer, recommending Dr. Nikolaos Floratos’s Horizon 2020 training: “I recently had the pleasure of attending a Horizon2020 webinar delivered by Nikolaos Floratos, and I was thoroughly impressed by his depth of knowledge, engaging presentation style, and genuine passion for empowering others in the research and innovation community. Nikolaos has an exceptional ability to simplify complex EU funding frameworks and make them accessible to a wide audience—from newcomers to experienced project coordinators. His practical insights into proposal writing, evaluation criteria, and impact pathways were not only informative but also immediately actionable.”
Testimonial from Cyril Rivat, Professor in Neuroscience at Université de Montpellier, recommending Dr. Nikolaos Floratos’s training: “I had the pleasure of attending a training session led by Nikolaos Floratos at the University of Montpellier, and it was an excellent experience. His ability to combine deep expertise with a clear and engaging teaching style made even complex topics like EU funding and Horizon Europe accessible and practical. I highly recommend Nikolaos to anyone wishing to maximize their chances of success in European projects.”
Testimonial from Dovilė Abramavičienė (PhD), Bridging Academia and Fintech Innovation as International Projects Manager and Lecturer at LSMU, and Board Member at Silverwing Group, recommending Dr. Nikolaos Floratos’s training on developing a winning Horizon Europe application: “Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in Nikolaos training on how to develop a winning HE application, and it was incredibly insightful. He provided practical tips and strategies that I found immediately applicable to my daily work. His expertise and engaging teaching style made the session both informative and enjoyable. I look forward to implementing what I've learned and sharing these valuable insights with my team. Thank you Nikolaos!”
Testimonial from Jolanta Revaitienė, Research Council of Lithuania National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, recommending Dr. Nikolaos Floratos as a mentor, trainer, and charismatic teacher: “Absolutely recommend dr. Nikolaos Floratos as a mentor, trainer, charismatic teacher to everyone wishing to make a good start or successfully continue participating in Horizon Europe programme! Live or online seminars, both are engaging and valuable. Hope to have a chance take part in future trainings.”