Services
From innovation consultancy and strategy, to crafting winning proposals and innovative project delivery, every project and partner we support is set up for success.
We drive the change that shapes communities, industries and the world around us
We collaborate at every step, and our expert guidance enables success for businesses ranging from SMEs to multi-national corporates, leading universities to renowned RTOs. We enjoy a diverse client base that shares the same goal, to find funding for their high-impact innovation projects.
We draw upon extensive academic, technical, and commercial experience across an array of sectors, including: Deep Tech, Advanced Manufacturing, E- Mobility, Clean Energy, Green Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Industrial Bio- tech and Ecosystem Solutions.
Expert proposal development from concept to success
From shaping concepts and building partnerships, through to submission and beyond, we are experts in every step of the proposal development process.
Concept development & consortium building
Most of our concepts are developed in-house, meticulously crafted to align with funding call requirements while bringing together the strongest partners across Europe. Whether we’re starting from scratch or working with an existing idea, we can provide:
- Hands-on support with concept refinement and positioning
- Expert partner identification
- Partner introductions
- Proposal writing expertise
Deep technical expertise meets funding knowledge
Our consultants hold rigorous academic credentials, with many having PhDs or post-doctoral experience in science and engineering. They also bring extensive funding programme expertise. Every proposal benefits from a dedicated team, pairing subject knowledge with deep experience of the funding programme.
Proven track record across major programmes
We deliver results across Europe’s most competitive funding schemes:
- Horizon Europe
- Innovate UK
- Eureka
- European Innovation Council (EIC)
- EU Innovation Fund
People are so good. Also, knowledge information on topics and area were excellent. This helps partners to learn and enjoy.
Emre Elmas, Farplas
Innovation consulting & strategy
Looking to offset the cost and risk of your next development? As experts in National and European funding landscapes, Iconiq are the perfect partner to turn your ambition into a funded future.
Tailored funding intelligence
Our Innovation Consulting and Strategy service delivers targeted analysis of funding and investment opportunities aligned with your specific objectives. This includes:
- Eligibility criteria assessment across multiple funding streams
- Opportunity matching to your development roadmap
- Project scope development with clear implementation pathways
- Strategic partner recommendations to strengthen applications
- Consortium mapping to identify drop-in opportunities in emerging projects
Flexible engagement models
Whether you need a one-off strategic review or ongoing funding landscape monitoring, we adapt to your needs. Our continuous consultancy service keeps you ahead of emerging opportunities, ensuring you never miss the right funding call.
Project delivery & implementation
Expertise that drives project success
Beyond proposal development, our experienced consultants embed within your projects to deliver tangible results. Our team brings specialist capabilities across:
- Project Management
- Business Strategy & Innovation Management
- Marketing & Communications
- Intellectual Property Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Sex and Gender Analysis
- Access to Finance
Sector expertise across industries
We work across diverse sectors, with particular interest in integrating circular economics and sustainable business models into innovative solutions. Whether you’re pioneering new technologies or scaling proven concepts, we bring both sectoral insight and cross-industry perspective.
Flexible partnership models
Our deep knowledge of the innovation ecosystem makes us a trusted delivery partner. We engage either as a project beneficiary in grant-funded initiatives or through direct commercial contracts, whichever structure best serves your needs.
see our impact in action
Explore our current project portfolio and completed case studies to see our impact in action: