Blog
Funding strategy, grant-writing tips, and success stories from European startups
EU Grants for Tech & Digital Startups: What's Open Right Now
42 EU grants are open right now in tech and digital. Here's what's available, how the programs work, and what evaluators actually look for in a competitive application.
What Is TRL? The 9-Level Scale That Decides Whether Your EU Grant Application Gets Read
Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are one of the most important eligibility criteria in EU funding. Learn what each TRL means, which programmes fund different maturity stages, and how to avoid one of the most common mistakes that causes otherwise strong proposals to fail before evaluation begins.
EU Grants for HealthTech, Diagnostics, and Life Sciences: What's Open Now
Discover open EU grants for healthtech startups and life sciences companies — from bio-printing to point-of-care diagnostics. Up to €12M available per call
Startup Funding Discovery: Challenges, Insights, and Lessons From Founders
How do startup founders find funding opportunities? We surveyed founders to uncover the biggest challenges in funding discovery, grants, and non-dilutive funding—and what these findings mean for the future of funding platforms.
Why founders ignore soft loans
Many founders avoid soft loans before they fully understand them. While the word “loan” often sounds risky, soft loans are designed differently — with more flexible, startup-friendly terms aimed at supporting innovation and long-term growth.
Fundraising gets easier after proof
Fundraising gets easier after proof. Before that, you’re selling a story. After that, you’re showing evidence — and that changes everything. The real question isn’t where to find funding, but what you’ve proven.
How big are EU grants really?
EU grants are bigger than most founders expect — and they're specifically designed to extend runway without giving up equity. Here's what the numbers actually look like.