Expert support for consortium building & Horizon Europe proposal development

Full description

PNO Innovation is seeking collaboration with organisations preparing proposals for the 2026–2027 Horizon Europe Cluster 1 – Health calls. With over 40 years of experience, we support applicants in building strong, impact-driven consortia and developing high-quality, competitive proposals aligned with EU priorities.

Each year, PNO guides more than 1500 innovative ideas, develops over 300 EU proposals, and maintains 40–80% success rates across major EU programmes. Our Life Sciences & Health team includes 50 experts, 45% holding a PhD, with a consistent track record of winning proposals in areas such as digital health, personalised medicine, medtech, oncology, AI for health, and health systems innovation.

What we offer

• Consortium shaping & partner matchmaking based on extensive EU networks and data-driven stakeholder mapping

• Strategic positioning of the project idea, including needs assessment, concept development and alignment with policy priorities

• Full proposal writing & coordination support, ensuring scientific excellence, strong impact pathways, and robust implementation plans

• Expert guidance on ethics, data management, exploitation, dissemination, LCA, and DEI aspects

• Support throughout the grant lifecycle, including project start-up, compliance, and management

Why work with us

• 500+ EU-funded projects guided over the last five years

• 800+ funding programmes monitored through proprietary intelligence tools

• Team with hands-on experience in Horizon Europe, Missions, JU partnerships, LIFE, and national schemes

• Proven ability to connect the right partners: over 500 stakeholders matched annually across sectors

• Strong expertise across the full health R&I value chain: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, digital solutions, real-world data, medical devices, and clinical research

Who we seek

We are open to collaborating with:

• Universities & research organisations

• Hospitals & healthcare providers

• SMEs, startups & industry partners

• Clusters, associations, and public authorities

Whether you need support as a coordinator or partner, PNO helps transform your idea into a successful, fundable and high-impact project under Horizon Europe.

Contact:
Chrysavgi Kostoula, Innovation Consultant
✉️ chrysavgi.kostoula@pnoinnovation.com
🌐 www.pnoinnovation.com