Question 1

How much does EU grant consulting cost?

Accepted Answer

Our services start with a free 30-minute eligibility assessment. Paid services range from €1,490 for a grant strategy report to €3,900 + 4% success fee for a full proposal. We also offer a monthly retainer at €1,990/month for ongoing support.

Question 2

What is the success rate for Horizon Europe applications?

Accepted Answer

The average success rate for Horizon Europe proposals is 10–15%. The EIC Accelerator sits even lower at 5–8%. Our targeted approach — matching clients only to programmes they genuinely qualify for, and writing competition-ready proposals — helps maximise your chances.

Question 3

How long does it take to write an EU grant proposal?

Accepted Answer

Writing a full EU grant proposal typically takes 6–12 weeks depending on the programme. Some national programmes (PRIA LEADER, EIS) can be faster. Horizon Europe and EIC Accelerator proposals require the most preparation time.

Question 4

What EU grants are available for Estonian SMEs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Estonian SMEs can access both EU-level programmes (Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, Digital Europe, LIFE) and national programmes (EIS Applied Research, Enterprise Estonia, RTK Just Transition for Ida-Viru County, PRIA LEADER for rural businesses). We navigate all of these.

Question 5

Do I need to pay if my grant application is not successful?

Accepted Answer

For our Full Proposal and Retainer packages, the success fee portion (4% or 3%) is only charged if your application is funded. The upfront fees (€3,900 setup or €1,990/month) cover our writing and management work regardless of outcome.

Question 6

Which EU programmes do you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

We have direct experience with Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, Digital Europe, LIFE, PRIA LEADER, RTK Just Transition, EIS Applied Research, and Enterprise Estonia programmes.

Question 7

Can you help SMEs outside Estonia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve SMEs across all EU member states plus Norway, Switzerland, and the UK (where eligible). Many EU programmes — including Horizon Europe and EIC Accelerator — are open to companies across Europe.

Question 8

What sectors do you work with?

Accepted Answer

We have funded projects in technology, sport & tourism, agriculture & rural development, culture & arts, and community initiatives. EU programmes cover almost every sector — we'll tell you during the free assessment whether your sector qualifies.

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