Secure EU Grants
EU grant consultancy for biotech, foodtech and cleantech
Service delivered by Magfi Malta
Expert support from funding
opportunity to project delivery
EU funding can help ambitious organisations develop, demonstrate and scale innovative technologies. But identifying the right programme, building a competitive proposal and managing the requirements of a funded project requires time, expertise and careful planning.
Magfi helps biotech, foodtech and cleantech innovators navigate the full EU funding lifecycle, from identifying suitable funding opportunities and shaping projects to proposal development, grant compliance, communication and exploitation.
Our sector expertise, European funding knowledge and hands-on approach help you focus on your innovation while we manage the complexity of the funding process.
Our track record at a glance
€150M+
EU grants secured
10+
EU projects supported
10+ years
European funding experience
3x–5x
Increase in success rate compared with programmes’ baseline*
*Estimate supported by CORDIS and our own company historical data.
A bespoke approach to EU funding
Magfi is a sector-focused advisory firm supporting innovative projects across biotech, foodtech, cleantech, bioeconomy and the circular economy.
Our team combines technical expertise with European funding, communication and business development experience. We understand complex technologies and know how to translate their technical, environmental and commercial value into compelling funding proposals.
Every proposal is developed specifically for the project, programme and consortium. We do not rely on generic templates or one-size-fits-all approaches.
And confidentiality matters to us. We do not share confidential client information with AI tools that we cannot control.
One partner for your EU funding journey
From the first funding opportunity to project delivery, our cross-functional team provides dedicated support across the full funding lifecycle.
EU proposal development
We help you identify the right funding opportunities and turn your innovation into a strong, coherent proposal with:
- Funding opportunity identification
- Programme and call analysis
- Project concept and proposal shaping
- Consortium building and partner identification
- Proposal strategy and content development
- Budget and work package support
- Proposal review and quality assurance
- Online submission support
EU project compliance
Securing funding is only the beginning. We help funded projects meet their obligations and stay on track throughout implementation with:
- Grant Agreement Preparation (GAP)
- Project kick-off support
- Ongoing project management and compliance support
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Reporting support
- Audit preparation and simulation
- Support with project amendments and emerging issues
Dissemination, communication and exploitation
We help funded projects communicate their results, engage relevant audiences and maximise the uptake of their innovations with:
- Dissemination, communication and exploitation planning
- Communication and branding strategies
- Website development
- Social media and digital marketing
- Content creation
- Key Exploitable Results (KER) identification
- Exploitation strategies and pathways
- Stakeholder and market engagement
EU funding programmes we master
Our experience includes:
Horizon Europe
Collaborative research and innovation funding across areas including climate, energy, food, bio-based industries and natural resources.
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
Funding for collaborative projects developing competitive circular and bio-based solutions.
LIFE Programme
EU funding for environmental, climate and clean energy projects.
EU Innovation Fund
Funding for the demonstration and deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies.
We assess each opportunity against your technology, project maturity, consortium needs and objectives rather than recommending programmes simply because they are well known. There is no one size fits all.
Who we support
European consortia
Bring together the expertise, partners and communication strategy needed to develop a strong collaborative proposal and deliver the project effectively.
Innovative companies
Work with a sector-focused advisory team with experience across biotech, foodtech and cleantech. We help identify relevant funding opportunities and develop proposals aligned with your technology and growth plans.
Startups
Get practical support navigating EU funding requirements, identifying relevant calls and developing competitive proposals without building an in-house funding team.
Universities and research organisations
Strengthen your funding proposals and consortia with technical, communication and European funding expertise, while accessing our network of potential partners across Europe.
Why plan your EU funding strategy in advance?
EU funding is rarely a one-off opportunity. Different programmes, calls and funding instruments become relevant at different stages of an organisation’s development.
A forward-looking funding strategy can help you:
- identify relevant calls before they open
- align funding opportunities with your technology development roadmap
- build the right consortium in advance
- avoid pursuing programmes that do not fit your project
- prepare stronger proposals with sufficient lead time
- plan funding opportunities across the next 1–3 years
The right funding opportunity is not necessarily the next one to open. It is the one that best fits your technology, timing and objectives.
Frequently asked questions
EU funding provides financial support for research, innovation, demonstration and deployment activities that contribute to European policy and programme objectives.
Funding is awarded through competitive calls for proposals. Applicants submit proposals that are assessed against criteria defined by the relevant programme and call.
Successful applicants receive funding to carry out the approved activities and achieve the objectives set out in the grant agreement.
Eligibility depends on the specific programme and call.
Depending on the funding instrument, eligible applicants can include:
- startups and SMEs
- larger companies
- universities and research organisations
- public bodies
- NGOs and other eligible organisations
- collaborative consortia involving organisations from different countries
Some programmes also allow participation from countries outside the EU under specific association or eligibility arrangements.
The exact eligibility requirements should always be checked against the relevant call.
The most relevant programme depends on the technology, project maturity, objectives and type of activities being funded.
For many innovators in these sectors, relevant programmes include:
- Horizon Europe, particularly Cluster 5 and Cluster 6
- CBE JU, for circular and bio-based industries
- LIFE, for environmental, climate and clean energy projects
- EU Innovation Fund, for innovative low-carbon technologies
Horizon Europe is the EU’s main research and innovation funding programme for 2021–2027.
For biotech, foodtech and related areas, relevant opportunities can be found particularly within Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment.
For cleantech, climate and energy technologies, Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility is particularly relevant.
Horizon Europe also includes the European Innovation Council (EIC), which supports high-potential innovations across sectors, a very popular programme that Magfi generally does not recommend applying for.
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a partnership between the European Union and the Bio-based Industries Consortium.
It supports collaborative projects that develop and scale circular, bio-based solutions and help reduce dependence on non-renewable fossil resources.
Projects can involve startups, SMEs, large companies, research organisations and primary producers working together across the value chain.
The LIFE Programme is the EU’s funding instrument for environment and climate action.
It supports projects addressing areas including circular economy, nature and biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the clean energy transition.
The EU Innovation Fund supports the demonstration and deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies.
It is particularly relevant to larger-scale cleantech projects involving significant emissions reductions and technology deployment.
Yes. Startups can be eligible for a range of EU funding programmes, depending on their location, technology, project maturity and the specific call.
For startups, planning ahead is particularly important. A funding strategy covering the next one to three years can help identify opportunities that match the company’s development roadmap and avoid pursuing calls that are not appropriate for its stage or objectives.
Ready to explore your EU funding options?
Tell us about your technology, project or funding objectives.
Let’s identify the opportunities that fit your innovation and build a clear route towards EU funding.
Service delivered by Magfi Malta