Francesco Agresta
Senior Grant Officer
Fondazione ICONS
Lodi, Italy
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I have a 8-years experience working as EU project manager and grant writer, mainly for Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ project proposals.
My organisation
ICONS is an Italian non-profit organisation with over 25 years of experience in large-scale projects in science, innovation, and culture. We have been involved in more than 150 EU projects, collaborating with research institutions, public bodies, and social stakeholders. Our mission is to make innovation accessible and impactful by bridging science and society. Our work is organized into three core units: Communication: We design and implement effective communication strategies to disseminate scientific results and engage diverse audiences. Business Innovation: We support companies in leveraging research outcomes to boost innovation and competitiveness. Social Innovation: We address social challenges through innovative solutions, fostering positive impacts on communities. We typically participate in Horizon Europe consortia free of charge, leveraging our extensive network to build strong partnerships. We also support your proposal development to maximize its potential.
About me
I have been working as EU project manager and grant writer since 2017, gaining expertise on R&I proposal development, impact assessment, communication, dissemination and exploitation. I hold a Master degree in EU Funding and Project Management from the 24 Ore Business School in Milan and a MSs in “Languages for Communication in Business and International Organizations” from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.