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How we work with you from concept to submission

 

Discover how ABGi supports your innovation grant journey — from shaping strategy and drafting proposals to interview prep and post-award support. A hands-on, expert-led process designed to give your application the best chance of success.

 

We guide you through each stage:

 

We begin by developing a tailored funding strategy and ensuring your project aligns with specific funding calls. If required, we help identify partners and put NDAs in place, setting clear objectives from the outset.

 

TAKE THE EIC ACCELERATOR FOR UK SINGLE SMES (GRANT ONLY) AS AN EXAMPLE:

the application process typically spans up to 6 months, with funded projects running 18–24 months.

 

SHORT APPLICATION

 

We support you in drafting the initial proposal, creating a pitch deck, and producing a 3-minute video.

 

FULL PROPOSAL

 

We help refine your project plan, define objectives and work packages, develop your business case, and build a detailed financial model. We ensure all content aligns with the requirements of the funding call.

 

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

 

We coach your team through the final stage, helping to present your case clearly and confidently.

Throughout the process, we:

 

✅   Identify and secure project partners (where required), drawing on our international expert network to fill any technical or capability gaps;

 

✅   Provide hands-on guidance in developing the full proposal, including shaping objectives, structuring work packages, defining methodology, and building out a commercially robust business plan;

 

✅   Support financial modelling and documentation, by preparing detailed budgets, consolidating costs, creating economic impact models, and verifying supporting documents;

 

✅   Develop supporting materials including pitch decks, 3-minute videos, and responses to specific funding call requirements — ensuring your application is aligned, technically strong, and investment-ready;

 

✅   Draft all required strategic content such as impact assessments, exploitation plans, and communication and dissemination strategies;

 

✅   Undertake internal reviews and quality assurance at each stage of the process to ensure that your application meets the highest technical and commercial standards and is in line with funder expectations;

 

✅   Advise on IP strategy and publication planning, ensuring alignment with project goals and future exploitation routes.

 

✅   And our involvement doesn’t stop at submission — we offer ongoing support for up to 60 months after, helping your project stay on track and strengthening your future funding prospects.

 

 

At ABGi, we see ourselves as your partner for now and into the future.

 

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Let’s get started

 

For a free consultation and analysis of the potential returns you might expect from your projects, contact the ABGi UK Grant Advisory Team.