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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Funding Expert Accelerator
Monthly Subscription Programme for live support to your journey in European Funds
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This is the only monthly subscription programme that you need for accelerating your value and exploiting easier European funds in a fast, consistent and affordable way.  We do three things for you

  1. We support you live every month and help you in any problem, need or question you have
  2. We inform you once a month of all the European funding opportunities available with details and links for more info
  3. We give you  access to 50+ eye-opening courses based on video recordings from our trainings

This is the only monthly subscription programme that you need for accelerating your value and exploiting easier European funds in a fast, consistent and affordable way.  We do three things for you

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The Twinning Call Is Back: How to Build a Fundable Proposal in 2026

This course is for researchers from organizations based in Widening countries. In this course, you we will get familiar with

  1. the intelligence behind the current open calls in Twinning under Horizon Europe
  2. How to write step-by-step each of the three sections in the grant application (Excellence, Impact, Implementation) and impress te evaluators
  3. How to deal with the lump-sum budget requirement in Twinning actions. 

Fully practical and beyond the info that you can find in any other events or trainings.

100% satisfaction guarantee! We are so confident of the value of this training that in case you are not satisfied, we will reimburse any training fee you have paid.




This course is for researchers from organizations based in Widening countries. In this course, you we will get familiar with

  1. the intelligence behind the current open calls in Twinning under Horizon…
EUR 680
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How to develop a winning proposal under Twinning programme

This course is for researchers from organisations based in Widening countries. In 3 hours, you we will get familiar with

  1. the intelligence behind the current open calls in Twinning under Horizon Europe
  2. How to write step-by-step each of the three sections in the grant application (Excellence, Impact, Implementation) and impress te evaluators
  3. How to deal with the lump-sum budget requirement in Twinning actions. 

Fully practical and beyond the info that you can find in any other events or trainings.

Lifetime Bonus: The fee includes also your participation in a live coaching Q&A session and an external evaluation by an expert of the final draft of your Twinning proposal for the 2023 call.

100% satisfaction guarantee! We are so confident of the value of this training that in case you are not satisfied, we will reimburse any training fee you have paid.




This course is for researchers from organisations based in Widening countries. In 3 hours, you we will get familiar with

  1. the intelligence behind the current open calls in Twinning under Horizon Eur…
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Evaluation of your grant application
Receive comments on your grant application for improving significantly its quality

Do you know that according to research, it normally takes just 7 days to advance the quality of your proposal from good to great as long as you have the proper guidance by an expert. A good proposal will not get funded, only great ones will, so take this unique opportunity that currently is under discount. The proposal will be evaluated by Nikolaos Floratos, an EC expert since 2003 (17+ years experience on evaluations and reviews) and 23+ years in developing successful proposals. 

We will need the latest version of your grant application in word format so that we can insert comments within your application. 

Very attractive for

  • Researchers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Consultants
  • Individuals that think outside the box

Do you know that according to research, it normally takes just 7 days to advance the quality of your proposal from good to great as long as you have the proper guidance by an expert. A good proposal w…

EUR 1,397
EUR 697
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Live eCourse on Developing SUCCESSFUL Horizon Europe Proposals and Strategies. Best course ever!
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A crash e-course with live Q&A session on how to create winning Horizon Europe grant applications before anyone else. (There is a way).
Access to step-by-step the training material and the live recordings (~13 hours)

EUR 776
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Financial Management of EU funded projects & how to deal successfully with EC auditing with the support of AI tools
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Step-by-step strategies for mastering Financial Management, budgeting and EC auditing of EU funded projects (FM-Open)

Master the strategies for rejection-free claimed costs in EU projects and an audit-proof approach​

EUR 697
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Proposal Development and Project Management of EU Funded Projects
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Our live eCourse on EU funds is a  live training beyond on what is currently available on public guides and includes key topics based on examples, previously submitted proposals, successful implementation of EU funded projects and step-by-step guidance 

EUR 697
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The Full Recipe for developing successful Erasmus+ grant applications
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In this Course, no matter what is your experience in European Funding Programmes related to education, in this day you will master the following for Erasmus Plus:

  • How to create a great idea for a specific call in Erasmus Plus
  • Whom to connect with for getting feedback on your idea
  • Pitfalls and musts that you should know related to your targeted call topic
  • How to build a proposal summary that rocks related to your proposal idea
  • How to attract the best partners on board
  • How to identify and join competitive consortia related to your targeted call topic
  • How to build the main elements of a proposal and impress the evaluators

Extra Bonuses:

  1. Follow-up live Q&A  within a month after your participation for clarifying any issues or addressing any of your personal challenges in project managemet
  2. Certificate of successful attendance for all participants that participate live on the day that  course takes place or watched all the videos based on the course logfiles

In this Course, no matter what is your experience in European Funding Programmes related to education, in this day you will master the following for Erasmus Plus:

  • How to create a great idea for a spec…
EUR 697
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Innovation Management of European Research & Innovation Projects
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In this eCourse based on live recordings on on Innovation Management of EU funded Research and Innovation Projects and in one day, you will master the concept and purpose of Innovation Management in European Research and Innovation projects. This concept includes a whole spectrum of 10 different strategies for fulfilling the vision of any Research Project, i.e. to create impact and benefits to society and industry such as creating forefront knowledge, advancing growth and improving quality of life.

Extra Bonuses:

  1. Full access to all the recordings after the training for watching any points that you wish to master more
  2. Follow-up live Q&A  within a month after your participation for clarifying any issues or addressing any of your personal challenges in project managemet
  3. Certificate of successful attendance for all participants that participate live on the day that  course takes place watched all the videos based on the course logfiles

The course structure consists of the following modules:

  • Module 1: Think and Act like an Innovator based on the B.U.N.D.L.E.R® habits
  • Module 2: S.E.L.F.I.S.H. P.A.C.K.™: Strategies for Innovation Management (Use Case Validation, Dissemination & Exploitation, Market Analysis & Surveillance, Technology transfer incl. IPR, Impact Assessment, Standardisation, Policy Influence, Industrialisation/Commercialisation, Revenue Generation)
  • Module 3: Creativity Intelligence: Design & Creativity of breakthrough ideas


In this eCourse based on live recordings on on Innovation Management of EU funded Research and Innovation Projects and in one day, you will master the concept and purpose of Innovation Management in E…

EUR 497
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Develop successful proposals under Teaming/Widening calls
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The TEAMING course takes place live on 14th Sept from 09:30 till 16:30 CEST. In this course you will master one of the most popular funding opportunities and learn how to build a successful proposal for the

  • Creation of new centres of excellence or upgrading the existing ones in low R&I performing countries, and
  • Building on partnerships between leading scientific institutions in Europe and the main beneficiary institutions in low R&I performing countries that display the willingness to engage together for this purpose

The WIDENING/TEAMING call invites as coordinators research institutes, universities and regional/public authorities from widening countries, i.e. less advanced countries. According to the Horizon Europe regulation in this programme component the less advanced countries eligible for hosting the co-ordinator of widening actions are Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and all Associated Countries with equivalent characteristics in terms of R&I performance and the Outermost Regions. 

The TEAMING course takes place live on 14th Sept from 09:30 till 16:30 CEST. In this course you will master one of the most popular funding opportunities and learn how to build a successful proposal f…

EUR 697
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Engage your audience with O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ formula for EIC applicants and Startup Owners
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  • We will familiarise you with the O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ formula based on the course workbook and live demonstrations by the trainer.
  • You will master the O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ approach for delivering engaging presentations of any context
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Victorious Presentation & Interviews for ERC Applicants in Horizon Europe
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  • We will familiarise you with the O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ formula based on the course workbook and live demonstrations by the trainer.
  • You will master the O.W.N. T.H.E. R.O.O.M.™ approach for delivering engaging presentations of any context
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Speed Reading for Success in European Research
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Speed reading methods and techniques for doubling your pace in reading and understanding key documents related to European Research (Proposals, supporting material, infoday material, deliverables, etc)

EUR 397
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ERC Grant Success: Winning Strategies with the support of AI tools & What’s Changing for 2026

Learn how to develop your dream project with a winning ERC grant application. It is challenging but feasible and most importantly enjoyable in the same way a macaron can sweeten our day. 

  1. Extra First Bonus! 1-hour one-to-one consultation session in real time
  2. Extra Second Bonus! Specialization Certificate on Planning European research projects for your leadership skills

Learn how to develop your dream project with a winning ERC grant application. It is challenging but feasible and most importantly enjoyable in the same way a macaron can sweeten our day. 

  1. Extr…
EUR 625
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Develop a Winning MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal with the support of AI tools -The Success Formula No One Has Told You
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What you will learn:
Every year, thousands of postdoctoral researchers apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships — but few succeed. The reason? They follow the visible steps, not the hidden strategy.

This half-day expert-led masterclass breaks that pattern. You won’t just learn how to write an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal — you’ll learn how to win it.

We’re going beyond general guidelines, webinars/standard trainings, or national contact point briefings. You’ll get:

  • A full breakdown of what reviewers really look for

  • The invisible structure of successful proposals and how to built each section

  • Real-world examples, do’s and don’ts, and reviewer red flags

  • The secret to positioning yourself and your host institution as the perfect match

  • Templates and prompts that cut writing time in half

  • A full and detailed pre-evaluation of your full Proposal

UNIQUE BONUSES

  1. Bonus 1:  Lifetime access to the video recordings and the training content

  2. Bonus 2: Monthly Live Q&A sessions (Even if not available on Nov 11, you still can watch the recordings and join the live Q&A sessions.)

  3. Bonus 3: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (Else we return your money back. That confident we are about its value)

  4. Bonus 4: You get detailed pre-evaluation of your full proposal by an MSCA Expert

What you will learn:
Every year, thousands of postdoctoral researchers apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships — but few succeed. The reason? They follow the visible steps, not th…

EUR 697
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Intelligence on the evaluation of an Horizon Europe Grant Application
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Crash eCourse based on live recordings in understanding how an Horizon Europe grant application is evaluated based on each of the formal and informal success award criteria and what you should do in order to give proper feedback as a pre-evaluator of a proposal or what you should do as an applicant in order to increase significantly the quality of each of the three technical description sections of your application. 

This is a unique training as never offered based on 19 years of experience as an Evaluator on behalf of the European Commission. We personally guarantee you that you will be fully satisfied.

The structure is as follows:

  • Module 1: Evaluation Intelligence
    • What evaluators know, think and expect
    • How evaluators are impressed in general
      from an Horizon Europe Proposal
  • Module 2 : Intelligence on Excellence and Implementation sections
    • How the Excellence section should be evaluated
    • How evaluators are impressed from the Excellence section
    • How the Implementation section should be evaluated
    • How evaluators are impressed from the Implementation section
  • Module 3 : Intelligence on Impact section
    • How the Impact sections should be evaluated
    • How evaluators are impressed from the Impact section

Crash eCourse based on live recordings in understanding how an Horizon Europe grant application is evaluated based on each of the formal and informal success award criteria and what you should do in o…

EUR 497
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Develop a Winning MSCA Doctoral Network proposal
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Crash eCourse based on live recordings in developing successful MSCA Doctoral Networks grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard training. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and how to build each of the different parts of the MSCA DN grant application. 

No matter whether you have attended any other trainings on MSCA DN or your experience in it, we personally guarantee you that you will be fully satisfied.

Crash eCourse based on live recordings in developing successful MSCA Doctoral Networks grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard training. This course is based on step-by-step reci…

EUR 697
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Develop a Winning MSCA Staff Exchange Proposal
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Crash Course in developing successful MSCA Staff Exchange grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and how to build each of the different parts of the MSCA Staff Exchange grant application.  There are also successful examples from winning MSCA SE proposals. 

Whether you have attended any other training on MSCA Staff Exchange or your experience in it, we guarantee you that you will be fully satisfied.

Crash Course in developing successful MSCA Staff Exchange grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in det…

EUR 997
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Develop a Winning MSCA Cofund Proposal
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Crash Course in developing successful MSCA COFUND grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and how to build each of the different parts of the MSCA COFUND grant application. 

No matter whether you have attended any other trainings on MSCA COFUND or your experience in it, we personally guarantee to you that you will be fully satisfied.

Crash Course in developing successful MSCA COFUND grant applications. An eye-opening course beyond the standard staff. This course is based on step-by-step recipes in order to guide you in detail and …

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Change your life with the B.U.N.D.L.E.R. formula

Identify which are bad habits for you and master techniques on how to replace them with good ones and live your life as a champion in five areas (Profession, Education, Health, Relationships and Lifestyle). 

Fully practical based on the latest techniques for quitting smoking up to becoming the best innovator. 

Identify which are bad habits for you and master techniques on how to replace them with good ones and live your life as a champion in five areas (Profession, Education, Health, Relationships and Lifes…

EUR 597
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Change your life with the B.U.N.D.L.E.R. formula

Identify which are bad habits for you and master techniques on how to replace them with good ones and live your life as a champion in five areas (Profession, Education, Health, Relationships and Lifestyle). 

Fully practical based on the latest techniques for quitting smoking up to becoming the best innovator. 

Identify which are bad habits for you and master techniques on how to replace them with good ones and live your life as a champion in five areas (Profession, Education, Health, Relationships and Lifes…

EUR 597
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Mastering Negotiations in European Funded Projects: From Proposal to Performance

Unlock the secrets to successful negotiations in the complex landscape of European funded projects with our comprehensive course.

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Develop a winning Impact strategy with the support of AI tools

Master the new requirements on Impact in Horizon Europe as well as techniques and tips for impressing with your Impact section in a Horizon Europe grant application

You will master the following:

  1. Module 1: Impact Intelligence in Horizon Europe: Master public resources related to Impact in Horizon Europe and exploit them to your advantage
  2. Module 2: Impact Strategies in Horizon Europe: Action plans (Tips and best practices) related to the expected impacts in Horizon Europe workprogrammes
  3. Module 3: How to impress evaluators with your Impact section in the proposal grant application of Horizon Europe: Examples and templates aligned with the norms and expectations from the Impact section in the grant application

Master the new requirements on Impact in Horizon Europe as well as techniques and tips for impressing with your Impact section in a Horizon Europe grant application

You will master the following:

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How to be successful in Horizon Europe in the Social Sciences and Humanities fields

The course "How to Be Successful in Horizon Europe from the Social Sciences and Humanities fields" provides participants with practical guidance on leveraging funding opportunities within Horizon Europe. This comprehensive training emphasizes the role of social sciences and humanities in EU research priorities, covering essential frameworks like Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Societal Readiness Levels (SRL) to assess project maturity and societal impact. Participants will learn to identify suitable calls, engage with partners, and understand project impacts, as well as gain insights into proposal-building for Cluster 2. The course offers hands-on steps for finding calls, understanding expected outcomes, and successfully integrating social science and humanities expertise into Horizon Europe projects.

The course "How to Be Successful in Horizon Europe from the Social Sciences and Humanities fields" provides participants with practical guidance on leveraging funding opportunities within Horizon Euro…

EUR 465
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EIC Pathfinder Challenges and Transition Success

Through this recorded training program, you will learn how to master key aspects of proposal writing, build impactful consortia, and utilize effective evaluation methods to ensure your project stands out. The course covers techniques for building strong profiles, engaging with key actors, and providing compelling references—crucial elements for success in both EIC Pathfinder Challenges and Transition Open calls.

Whether you are a newcomer to Horizon Europe or seeking to enhance your competitive edge, this eCourse offers essential guidance to help you unlock future opportunities in groundbreaking and high-risk projects. Don’t miss this chance to develop the expertise needed for successful applications and become a key player in Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

Enroll today and start your journey to mastering EIC Pathfinder Challenges and Transition Open funding success!

Through this recorded training program, you will learn how to master key aspects of proposal writing, build impactful consortia, and utilize effective evaluation methods to ensure your project stands …

EUR 665
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Crack the Code of Digital Europe: How to Get Invited to Winning Consortia

Training will focus on three main areas: Digital Europe Intelligence, Profile Intelligence, and Communication Intelligence.

Updated June 2025 with the latest developments and hands on practice. Full day!

EUR 665
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How to use AI to develop a Successful Proposal in Horizon Europe - Case Study CSA-Excellence Hubs

Further to the big success of our previous live training  on AI where we gave focus on RIA/IA type of actions, this time we organize a second workshop with focus on CSA (Coordination Support Actions) as well as to Cascade Funding/Financial Support to Third Parties. For this, we will work on Excellence Hubs and create with AI each of the parts in the grant application and compare them with winning sections/extracts from previous  successful proposals under Excellence Hubs. 

Further to the big success of our previous live training  on AI where we gave focus on RIA/IA type of actions, this time we organize a second workshop with focus on CSA (Coordination Support Actions) …

EUR 697
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eCourse- Building a successful proposal in Horizon Europe step-by-step

Crash Course in Horizon Europe proposal Writing: a focused step-by-step training to turn complexity into clarity. An eye opening experience that goes far beyond standard grant writing workshops.

EUR 697
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How to use AI in order to develop a successful proposal in Horizon Europe including hands on practice

Artificial Intelligence tools and practices for successful grant writing in Horizon Europe with focus on RIA and IA actions. Updated April 2025 with the latest developments and hands on practice. Full day!

Interested in organizing this training on-site for your team or institution?
Contact us at info@keyinnovations.co.uk for more details and availability.

Artificial Intelligence tools and practices for successful grant writing in Horizon Europe with focus on RIA and IA actions. Updated April 2025 with the latest developments and hands on practice. Full…

EUR 697
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Turn your Horizon Europe idea into a competitive proposal — powered by AI and expert evaluation.

A practical one-to-one consultancy package helping you use AI tools effectively in drafting and improving your Horizon Europe proposal — from idea to final evaluation.
Includes 3 private sessions tailored to your project and expert review of your final draft.

EUR 1,990
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Funding Expert Academy- For People who Love to Innovate

Funding Expert Academy is the premier training hub for EU research funding support offices, Vicerectors of innovation, and European project coordinators. We provide comprehensive Horizon Europe Training, ERC grant writing tips, and MSCA training specifically designed for universities, research centers, and SMEs. Our curriculum covers the entire project lifecycle—from navigating the Horizon Europe work programme 2026 to mastering lump sum proposal guides and financial reporting.

Led by Nikolaos Floratos, an EC expert evaluator since 2003, our academy has trained thousands of professionals across institutions like the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) and various European universities. Our methodologies are a core part of the OpenCosmos ecosystem, which has secured over €158M in awarded funding and saves organizations an estimated 25,000 staff-hours annually

Specialized modules include ERA Chair and Centre of Excellence development, Twinning projects, and Widening participation strategies. © 2026 Key Innovations Cyprus Ltd. All rights reserved. Funding Expert Academy is a private educational provider and is not an official European Commission service.

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