stefanzickgraf@yahoo.de
Schaerbeek, Belgium

Expert support for every stage of your EU-funded project.

Funding Surfer provides tailored EU funding services to companies, public authorities, research organisations, associations and project partnerships throughout the European Union.
STRATEGY TO IMPLEMENTATION

Complete EU funding support.

European funding creates major opportunities for growth, innovation, investment and cross-border cooperation. Each programme, however, has its own priorities, eligibility conditions, deadlines, evaluation criteria and administrative requirements.

Funding Surfer simplifies that process. We assess your project, identify suitable EU grants and public funding programmes, develop the funding strategy and help prepare the documentation needed for a competitive application.

One partner. Every funding stage.

From programme identification and consortium building to application, implementation, reporting and dissemination.

01

EU FUNDING STRATEGY

Build the right funding strategy before you apply.

A strong EU-funded project begins with the right strategic direction. We analyse your project idea, organisation, sector, target countries, investment plans and long-term objectives, then assess how they align with European priorities and funding programmes.

Strategic analysis
  • Project and organisation assessment
  • Preliminary eligibility review
  • Funding readiness analysis
  • Policy and programme alignment
  • Project positioning
Funding roadmap
  • Selection of suitable programme types
  • Application timing
  • Risk identification
  • Project-development recommendations
  • Practical next steps

Typical deliverable

A strategic recommendation, funding roadmap or project development plan outlining the strongest route forward.

02

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY RESEARCH

Identify the most relevant EU funding opportunities.

European funding is distributed through numerous programmes, calls, instruments and managing authorities. We conduct focused research based on your organisation, sector, geography, project maturity and investment objectives.

Research scope
  • European Commission programmes
  • EU agencies and executive bodies
  • Regional and national funding
  • Grants, subsidies and financing instruments
  • Collaborative and cross-border calls
Your opportunity report
  • Relevant programmes and calls
  • Eligibility conditions
  • Funding rates and indicative budgets
  • Deadlines and consortium requirements
  • Recommended next steps

03

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Transform an idea into a strong European project.

An attractive idea is not automatically a fundable project. Funding Surfer helps turn broad ambitions into a clear concept aligned with the selected programme and its evaluation logic.

Project logic
  • Needs and problem analysis
  • General and specific objectives
  • Target groups
  • European added value
  • Expected results and impact
Implementation design
  • Activities and work packages
  • Outputs and deliverables
  • Milestones and indicators
  • Project governance
  • Risk and sustainability planning

04

EU GRANT APPLICATIONS

Prepare a clear, compliant and competitive EU grant application.

We provide strategic, technical and administrative support throughout the application process, helping your team respond clearly to programme priorities and evaluation criteria.

Proposal development
  • Call analysis and application planning
  • Project narrative and policy relevance
  • Objectives, outcomes and impact
  • Work packages and implementation methodology
  • Communication and sustainability
Coordination and quality
  • Partner input collection
  • Budget consistency
  • Deliverables and milestones
  • Compliance review
  • Final editing and submission preparation

05

CONSORTIUM BUILDING

Build a credible European project consortium.

Many EU funding programmes require cooperation between organisations from different countries, sectors and areas of expertise. We help define the right partnership and coordinate contributions during proposal development.

Partner search
  • Partnership requirement analysis
  • Partner profile development
  • Potential partner identification
  • Introductions through relevant networks
  • Partner suitability assessment
Consortium setup
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Consortium structure
  • Partner communication
  • Contribution coordination
  • Partnership documentation

06

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH

Connect your project with the right European stakeholders.

Successful projects often depend on stakeholder support, institutional visibility and alignment with the wider policy environment.

Stakeholder strategy
  • Stakeholder mapping
  • Decision-maker identification
  • Engagement planning
  • Industry and network outreach
  • Institutional communication
EU positioning
  • Project presentations
  • Stakeholder meetings
  • Policy alignment
  • Dissemination within EU communities
  • Visibility support

07

EU PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Manage your EU-funded project with confidence.

Receiving funding is the beginning of the implementation phase. Funding Surfer can help approved projects maintain structure, meet deadlines and fulfil programme requirements.

Implementation and coordination
  • Kick-off and governance setup
  • Partner coordination
  • Activity and milestone monitoring
  • Deliverable management
  • Risk and change management
Reporting and dissemination
  • Progress-report coordination
  • Indicator monitoring
  • Supporting documentation
  • Communication planning
  • Project visibility and events

08

STUDIES & RESEARCH

Evidence-based support for European projects.

Strong projects and investment decisions need credible evidence. We support studies, market analysis and research activities that help organisations understand their sector and demonstrate project need.

Research services
  • Market and sector research
  • Policy and programme analysis
  • Feasibility studies
  • Stakeholder research
  • Comparative analysis
Possible outputs
  • Research reports
  • Executive summaries
  • Funding landscape analyses
  • Stakeholder maps
  • Evidence packages for applications

09

CAPACITY
BUILDING

Strengthen your team’s EU funding capabilities.

Funding Surfer helps organisations build the internal knowledge needed to identify opportunities, develop projects and participate effectively in European programmes.

Formats
  • Seminars
  • Interactive workshops
  • Personalised coaching
  • Management briefings
  • Project-development sessions
Training topics
  • Finding EU funding opportunities
  • Assessing eligibility
  • Writing competitive proposals
  • Building partnerships
  • Managing funded projects
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EU funding support across key sectors.

Funding Surfer supports projects operating across European policy, investment and innovation priorities.

Business and Industry

Innovation, manufacturing, competitiveness, expansion and industrial transformation.

Transport and Mobility

Transport infrastructure, sustainable mobility, logistics and intelligent transport.

Energy and Climate

Renewable energy, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and clean technologies.

Research and Innovation

Collaborative research, technology development, demonstration and deployment.

Digital Transformation

Digital infrastructure, services, cybersecurity, data and business digitalisation.

Regional Development

Structural funds, cohesion policy and regional investment initiatives.

WAYS TO WORK WITH US

Choose the level of support your project needs.

01.

Focused Advisory

Targeted advice on a programme, funding decision or application issue.

02.

Opportunity Assessment

A structured analysis of suitable programmes and the strongest funding route.

03.

Full Application Management

End-to-end coordination of the proposal process and partner contributions.

04.

Long-term Partnership

Ongoing support for organisations developing several projects or a funding pipeline.

OUR PROCESS

A structured EU funding consultancy process.

01

Initial consultation

You share the essential information about your organisation, project and objectives.

02

Scope definition

We establish the required services, deliverables, timetable and responsibilities.

03

Analysis

We assess the project, programme requirements and relevant funding environment.

04

Recommendation

You receive a clear strategy, funding assessment or proposed work plan.

05

Project development

Funding Surfer delivers the agreed research, writing, coordination or management support.

06

Review and delivery

All outputs are reviewed for clarity, consistency and compliance before delivery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Can Funding Surfer guarantee grant approval?

No. Funding decisions are made by programme authorities and evaluators. We help improve project quality, clarity, compliance and positioning.

No. Funding Surfer is based in Belgium and works with organisations and partnerships across the European Union.

Yes. Funding opportunity research and project assessment are core Funding Surfer services.

Yes. Support may cover a full proposal or selected elements such as impact, work packages, budget consistency or final review.

Yes. We can assist with partner identification, consortium structure and proposal coordination.

Yes. Support may include implementation planning, partner coordination, reporting, documentation and dissemination.

START A CONVERSATION

Does your project have EU funding potential?

Tell us what you are planning. Funding Surfer will help you understand whether the project may fit a European funding programme and what steps are needed to move forward.

stefanzickgraf@yahoo.de
+32 477 41 47 01
Schaerbeek, Belgium