In the fast-paced world of technological advancement, securing the right funding can be a pivotal factor for success. For Scottish businesses looking to lead in innovation, PNO Consultants’ Innovation Place platform is as a crucial tool for navigating the complex grant funding landscape, particularly within the Horizon Europe framework.

PNO Consultants are established as the leading and largest innovation consultancy agency in Europe. We have >35 years’ experience in the market and currently have >500 staff across offices in 10 countries, predominantly within Western Europe. Our UK team are headed out of Manchester with a 11 member team, 8 grant writing consultants and 3 post-project compliance advisors. We have a growing presence in Scotland with 2 team members situated in Glasgow and St Andrews, operating in all sectors and with expertise in photonics, quantum, AI/ML and biosciences. Our UK can assist with grant writing to any funding competition and provide post award support. Our European presence and extensive network within the region means we are uniquely placed to advise on consortium building, project scoping and planning for European calls.

Innovation Place offers a comprehensive solution designed to streamline the process of securing grant funding. The platform provides a user-friendly interface that facilitates the discovery of relevant funding opportunities. By leveraging this platform, businesses can access a vast database of grants, ensuring they are always aware of the latest funding calls and deadlines.

Key Features

Expert Search: Find the right experts for innovation projects by publishing a simple and anonymous project abstract. This feature extends across several European platforms within leading industrial associations and clusters, ensuring that only pre-qualified candidates contact you with proposals on how they can assist.

Join Projects: Join innovative projects proposed by other organisations. 100s of projects within Innovation Place are searching for qualified partners to join their consortia, which include leading research centres, innovative SMEs, and large corporates. This feature allows businesses to browse and join projects that align with their innovation goals and access new knowledge.

Search Funding: Up-to-date information on relevant funding opportunities for innovation projects. With continuous updates from the European Union and national governments, businesses always have access to the latest public funding opportunities.

Project Portfolio Management: Management of entire project portfolios, including project status, funding requirements, partner details and related documents, all accessible from a single place.

Project Management: Robust project management tools to facilitate collaboration with partners in research projects, ensuring efficient and effective project execution.

Maximising Success with Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship funding programme for research and innovation, offers vast opportunities for Scottish businesses. With a budget of €95.5 billion, it aims to tackle global challenges and enhance European competitiveness. However, the competition for these funds is fierce and the application process is rigorous.

Innovation Place stands out by offering targeted insights and strategies to navigate this competitive environment, expediting time-consuming consortia building by leveraging our extensive European innovation network. It also provides detailed information on upcoming Horizon Europe calls, helping businesses stay ahead of the curve.

Driving Scottish Innovation Forward

For Technology Scotland and its members, leveraging the Innovation Place platform represents a strategic move towards securing vital funding and fostering innovation. The platform’s robust features, combined with PNO Consultants’ extensive knowledge and network, offer a significant advantage in the quest for grant success.

In an era where innovation is key to economic growth and competitiveness, Scottish businesses cannot afford to miss out on the opportunities presented by Horizon Europe and other funding programmes. Innovation Place is more than just a tool; it is a catalyst for driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and securing the financial resources needed to turn visionary ideas into reality. This represents a clear opportunity for Technology Scotland members to position themselves at the forefront of technological advancement.

How PNO can support

PNO has extensive experience supporting organisations applying for these competitions with phenomenal success in securing funding for a diverse range of projects. We offer a flexible application support service from consortia building, critical peer reviews, coordinating partner inputs on large collaborative projects through to the full write and submission of applications. We would be happy to share further knowledge and insight, and welcome the opportunity to discuss potential project ideas with you, so feel free to get in touch!

Contact us: 0161 488 3488 or [email protected] or submit an online enquiry here.