National Grants
Explore tailored national funding programmes that complement European initiatives and sharpen your innovation edge
- Funding Programme
- Innovation Advisory
- Digital Transformation
- Project Launch
Unlocking the right funding strategy starts with clarity, alignment and action. The European innovation ecosystem offers hundreds of programmes—but identifying the ones that match your organisation’s potential, timing and ambition is far from straightforward.
At AvaTo-Solutions, we bring over two decades of specialist experience in research, digitalisation and grant consultancy across Europe. We continuously monitor national and EU-level programmes, sift through eligibility criteria and funding trends, and create custom-tailored funding roadmaps that align with your innovation objectives and business realities.Whether you’re exploring future-proof digital technologies, launching R&D in new markets or scaling up production and services, we help you navigate the full cycle: from readiness assessment and opportunity mapping to strategic selection, application support and beyond. With our help, you don’t just apply for funding—you build a sustainable strategy to win grants, deliver real-world impact and position yourself for future success.
True success in funding depends on collaboration. That’s why we partner with you at every stage—aligning your project with the funder’s expectations while keeping your ambitions central. Your input matters — together we build proposals that shine and achieve results.
Scan
We perform a comprehensive review of available funding calls to match your project goals with the best-fit programmes and deadlines.
Assess
We evaluate your organisation’s readiness, capacity and eligibility to ensure your application meets the funder’s criteria and stands the best chance of success.
Build
We help you form and structure a strong consortium, define partner roles and set up governance that supports your application and project delivery.
Strategize
We craft a tailored funding roadmap, align your project objectives with funding priorities and outline a clear action plan for submission.
Draft
We prepare your proposal, compile required documents, refine your narrative and ensure that your submission clearly demonstrates impact, innovation and value.
Launch
We support the submission process, monitor the approval stage, assist with contract negotiation and ensure your project is set up for implementation under the grant agreement.
What we offer: custom-designed strategies to unlock national funding potential
- Strategic alignment of your project with funding priorities
- End-to-end application support from draft to submission
- Compliance and grant lifecycle management beyond award
- Impact maximisation and follow-on funding roadmap
- Tailored funding opportunity scans across national markets
300+
simultaneous projects
€400,000
average grant size per project
100%
success rate across national proposals
Key funding facts & figures
Horizon Europe – major portfolio and economic return
To date, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme Horizon Europe (2021‑2027) has committed to a budget of approximately €93.5 billion. As of January 2025, it has funded over 15,000 projects with a combined funding of more than €43 billion. According to independent evaluation, for every €1 of EU contribution, up to €11 in GDP gains may be generated by 2045. The programme’s impact ranges across sectors – from advanced clean‑mobility systems (such as fuel‑cell electric buses) to next‑gen AI platforms and novel antibiotics. This scale of investment and breadth of innovation underlines the role of Horizon Europe as a key lever of economic and scientific progress in the European Union.
European Innovation Council – deep tech growth and scaling
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is designed to support breakthrough innovation and deep‑tech companies across Europe. Its latest Impact Report (2023) reports a portfolio value of nearly €70 billion across supported companies, with over €12 billion of follow‑on investment secured from venture‑capital and corporate partners. EIC‑backed companies receive strong growth signals: indicators show average employment growth of ~35 % and revenue growth of ~68 % in the first two years after support. More than 150 companies have reached “centaur” status (valuations > €100 million), including some exceeding €500 million. This level of performance demonstrates how targeted funding frameworks can serve as engines of innovation scale‑up, enabling companies that start in labs to become market‑shaping players.
Innovation Fund – large‑scale clean tech demonstration support
The Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest programmes for demonstration of low‑carbon technologies. It targets key sectors: energy‑intensive industries, renewables, storage, net‑zero mobility, hydrogen and carbon capture. Its overall budget is projected at around €40 billion for the 2020‑2030 period, and so far around €12 billion has been awarded across ~200 flagship projects. By helping bring breakthrough technologies to market, this fund acts as a strategic accelerator for Europe’s clean‑tech industry.
Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument – accelerating regional innovation scale‑up
The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument (funded under the ERDF) supports inter‑regional projects at higher technology readiness levels (TRL 6‑9) focused on value‑chains, manufacturing, digitisation and green transitions. For the 2021‑2027 period, the programme offers over €490 million in budget, with project grants typically up to €10 million each. In its latest call (2025), two strands opened with a combined budget of €47 million aimed at lifting less‑developed regions into innovation value‑chains. This instrument underlines how region‑driven innovation investment can enhance EU‑wide competitiveness and cohesion.
Digital Europe Programme – building Europe’s digital capacities
The Digital Europe Programme (2021‑2027) has a total budget of approx. €7.59 billion. It aims to support high‑impact areas such as supercomputing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, advanced digital skills and digital uptake across the economy. In a recent 2025‑2027 work programme, the EU allocated roughly €1.3 billion to deepen digital skills, AI deployment and resilient cyber infrastructures. By enabling SMEs, public administrations and research centres to bridge the gap between technology research and market uptake, the programme plays a critical role in accelerating Europe’s digital transformation and strategic autonomy.
Why AvaTo-Solutions?
Full‑cycle support
From funding scan to project delivery, we stay with you every step of the way—ensuring strategic alignment and successful outcomes.
Proven funding track‑record
Years of experience and a portfolio of successful grants and collaborations give you confidence in our ability to deliver results.
Deep sector insight
We bring unmatched knowledge of your industry’s dynamics, regulations and innovation landscape — enabling us to craft funding strategies that truly reflect your field’s specific challenges.
Our experts
Luise von Sonnen
Manager & Teamlead
Christoph Cottrell
Deputy Director
Nadine Doyle
Manager
Werner Beck
CEO
Nico Brandt
Junior Consultant
Marta Eisenwald
Executive Assistant
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