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What I offer
Five ways to work together — from a single strategy session to an ongoing fractional engagement.
01
Funding Strategy & Opportunity Mapping
You have a product roadmap. I’ll show you which public programs align with it, which to apply for first, and which to skip.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full landscape scan: EU, federal (DLR, SPRIND, ZIM, FZ), and Berlin state (IBB ProFIT, GRW)
- Multi-year funding roadmap (stacking strategy)
- 60-minute strategy session + written summary
- Eligibility assessment for your current stage and R&D profile
- Go/no-go recommendation for up to 5 programs
Best for: Founders preparing their first application, or teams approaching Series A/B and ready to stack programs.
Format: Fixed-scope engagement, 2–3 weeks.
02
Proposal Coordination & Submission Support
From blank page to submitted application — with copy that reviewers understand and fund.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Call analysis and eligibility confirmation
- Full proposal writing in DE or EN (narrative + budget)
- Review rounds and submission management
- Technical translation: engineering roadmap → fundable work packages
- Coordination with your engineering, product, and finance teams
- Programs: ESA, DLR, IBB ProFIT, ZIM, KMU-innovativ, SPRIND, Forschungszulage, EXIST, Horizon Europe
Best for: Startups with strong R&D but no in-house grant writing capacity.
Format: Per-project engagement; timeline depends on program.
03
Grant Operations Setup
Once the award arrives, the real work begins. I’ll build the internal infrastructure that keeps you compliant and audit-ready.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Timesheet (Stundennachweis) system design and documentation
- Milestone tracking and reporting templates
- Audit-readiness review and documentation checklist
- Double-funding prevention protocols for concurrent programs
- Financial administration setup: Verwendungsnachweis, Abrufe, cost allocation
- Handover package for internal team
Best for: Startups that just received their first or second grant and have no compliance system in place.
Format: Fixed-scope project, 3–6 weeks depending on number of active programs.
04
Fractional Funding Manager
Your in-house public funding expert — without the full-time hire. I slot into your team on a monthly retainer and own the portfolio end-to-end.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Ongoing opportunity scouting and pipeline management
- Monthly reporting, timesheet oversight, and milestone tracking
- Stakeholder updates for C-level and investors
- Application management for new calls
- Funding body communications and negotiations
- Go/no-go advice as new calls are announced
Best for: Seed–Series B companies managing 2+ active programs who need consistent operational coverage.
Format: Monthly retainer, minimum 3-month commitment. Scope calibrated to number of active programs.
05
Founder Workshop: Public Funding 101
A hands-on 3-hour workshop for founding teams who want to understand the German public funding landscape without the jargon.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- A clear map of the German R&D funding ecosystem
- The top 5 compliance mistakes startups make — and how to avoid them
- Stakeholder updates for C-level and investors
- A self-assessment framework: which programs fit your stage, sector, and team structure
- Q&A specific to your current funding situation
Best for: Founding teams at pre-seed to Seed stage, accelerator cohorts, incubators.
Format: In-person (Berlin) or remote. Group (up to 20) or private team session.
Not sure which option fits?
Let’s talk.
A 30-minute call is enough to figure out what you need and whether we’re a good fit.
Anaita Azizi
Public funding consulting for German deeptech and software startups.