“StepZero” – the new EPN Consulting R&I service for the EU-funded projects assistance

We have come across tens of companies that want to take part in EU-funded projects, but for some reasons, are not able to proceed. These reasons range from not having a clear idea in mind or budget to not having the necessary familiarity with the European Commission rules for taking part in this venture.

Some companies over-estimate their capabilities of dealing with EC calls for proposals, collaborating with partners and providing excellent quality of contributions.

Some others exaggerate the complexity of rules and think they will never be able to win an EU-funded projects.

That’s why the new “StepZero©” service comes in: we will assess together with clients their project idea, its viability, their preparation in facing this journey, the company’s capabilities in managing and executing the project once won, what is needed to reach the right status to take part in a EU-funded project.

The service has been designed for companies to avoid wasting time
by either attempting a journey they may not yet be ready to engage
or not engaging because they would be ready with just a little help, but don’t know it.

While StepZero© is mainly designed to take part in Horizon Europe projects – including the popular EIC Accelerator scheme, it can be applied to any EU funding scheme.

StepZero© can be utilised as in-person(*), online and hybrid attendance. It is offered in three different sessions:

• 1d = 8 hrs dedicated to understand the client’s project idea, vision, goals, timeframe, and possible funding opportunities
• 2d = 16 hrs (instead of 8). Same as 1d, plus willingness to participate as partner or coordinator, quick search for previous projects recently approved, company capabilities and capacity in playing selected roles
• 3d = 24 hrs dedicated to clients willing to participate in the EIC Accelerator scheme. The activities carried out include, but are not limited to, what described in the 1d and 2d sessions.

In case of online attendance, each chosen session can be utilised also as multiples of 4-hour slots.

At the end of each session, the client will be informed about their readiness in taking part in EU projects. In case they are not ready, advice on how to fill in the gaps will be provided.

The StepZero© service is already available. Book it soon to avoid disappointment!

Start with “StepZero” and run towards success!

N.B. UK-based companies can book the StepZero4UK© service on this page.

(*) The In-Person attendance is with NO Extra Charges for services provided in Central Dublin only. Other locations will require Extra Charges. The London assistance is carried out by EPN Consulting UK

(**) The In-Person attendance may include up to 2 people of your organisation

(***) If the In-Person attendance is chosen as split option, the whole package must be utilised within 1 month from the beginning

(^) If Online attendance is with NO Extra Charges. The whole package must be utilised within 1 month from the beginning

(#) The Hybrid attendance for the 3d session must be agreed in advance. However, the whole package must be utilised within 1 month from the beginning