Project cooperationUpdated on 28 January 2026
Expert support for consortium building & Horizon Europe proposal development
Innovation Consultant at PNO Innovation srl
Milan, Italy
About
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
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Consortium shaping & partner matchmaking based on extensive EU networks and data-driven stakeholder mapping
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Strategic positioning of the project idea, including needs assessment, concept development and alignment with policy priorities
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Full proposal writing & coordination support, ensuring scientific excellence, strong impact pathways, and robust implementation plans
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Expert guidance on ethics, data management, exploitation, dissemination, LCA, and DEI aspects
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Support throughout the grant lifecycle, including project start-up, compliance, and management
Why work with us
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500+ EU-funded projects guided over the last five years
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800+ funding programmes monitored through proprietary intelligence tools
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Team with hands-on experience in Horizon Europe, Missions, JU partnerships, LIFE, and national schemes
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Proven ability to connect the right partners: over 500 stakeholders matched annually across sectors
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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:
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Universities & research organisations
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Hospitals & healthcare providers
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SMEs, startups & industry partners
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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
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