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EU Grants Landscape for Early-Stage Founders: How to Secure Equity-Free Funding in 2025?
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ULTRA.VC is excited to collaborate with Sofia Drobychevska, founder of DeepSync_EU, to empower impact-driven founders with the tools they need to secure equity-free funding and scale this year.
Sofia is a certified EU fundraising consultant and a masterful grant consortium builder with over 8 years of experience in the startup ecosystem. In 2024 alone, she helped startups secure more than €3M in funding through programs like Horizon Europe, EIC, and EIT.
And as an EU Commission grant evaluator, Sofia brings insider knowledge of the decision-making process — offering unique perspectives on how startup proposals are assessed and what it takes to stand out.
What We Will Cover:
• Navigating the Grant Landscape: An overview of EU and CEE funding opportunities, including Horizon Europe, EIT, EIC, and national programs. Discover new trends and opportunities for 2025.
• Understanding EU Grants Eligibility: Learn what types of EU grants exist, which startups are eligible, and the key criteria they must meet to qualify for grant funding. Common misconceptions will be clarified, providing definitive answers on eligibility.
• Crafting Winning Proposals: Key strategies for structuring proposals that stand out in competitive grant applications. Learn how to build consortia with universities and startups to enhance your grant prospects.
• Startup Proposals Evaluation: Discover the most common mistakes in grant applications and the 5 main steps grant commissions use to evaluate startup proposals, ensuring they are both competitive and eligible.
Exclusive Bonuses for Attendees:
• Access to a curated Notion workspace featuring a detailed list of the most relevant and sought-after grant opportunities for startups in early 2025. The database includes:
- Categorization by Sectors and Startup Directions: Find what suits your project quickly and effectively.
- Comprehensive Descriptions: Each grant includes detailed requirements, eligibility criteria, and key details.
• Discount for DeepSync_EU services
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