“Show me the money!” Ready to win that next big grant? Register now for this essential masterclass and discover how to craft a winning project proposal. Startups can get one step closer to securing funded by joining this upcoming event on 14 October from 14:00 to 16:00 at SBIC Noordwijk, led by Joeri Achterberg of Scherpe Tanden. Register now!
Are you an SBIC community member? Get link from Slack to reserve your place!
How to get funded – essential tips for startups
Grants can be a powerful lever for startups and scale-ups – but only if you know how to navigate the complex landscape of schemes, calls and requirements. This interactive workshop will guide you through the practical steps of identifying the right funding opportunities and aligning your ambitions with the expectations of funding agencies, as well as creating winning project proposals.
This masterclass will offer practical tools, insider knowledge and inspiration to the participants with the outcome of maximising funding chances! The presenter has a proven track record in guiding startups and scale-ups towards growth. Will your startup get involved to benefit from this session? The masterclass is open to all!
Key topics to be covered include the following:
- Overview of public funding: vouchers, tax deductions, cash-in grants and soft loans
- How to find and assess relevant calls and programmes (RVO, EU, ESA, etc.)
- Project design: work packages, roles, deliverables and budgets
- Financial engineering: connecting grants with WBSO and other instruments
- How to “show excellence”: IP, competition, team, letters of support
- Writing tips: SMART goals, storytelling and the Ethos–Pathos–Logos method
- Practical exercises to sketch and test your funding project ideas
Transform your innovation ambitions into successful grant projects.
ABOUT SCHERPE TANDEN
Joeri Achterberg is at the forefront of Scherpe Tanden, a boutique consultancy distinguished for winning European grants and non-dilutive funding strategies. Joeri is a funding expert and business booster with over a decade of experience helping innovative companies leverage fiscal incentives, grants and soft loans.
Scherpe Tanden is a community partner of SBIC Noordwijk.
GOOD TO KNOW:
The event is open to all. It is free for ESA BIC startups and SBIC community members (check the Slack channel for your link). If you are not in our community yet, sign up for membership here! Students can get 50% discount when registering for this event. Get in touch using your institution’s email address.
