Access to fundraising strategy & optimisation

PNO Innovation

Service ID:

EP373S2
Service description

This service supports EIC beneficiaries and Seal of Excellence holders in becoming fully investor-ready and successfully accessing both public and private sources of finance. PNO provides a structured and hands-on approach that starts with the assessment of financial needs, funding gaps, and growth strategy, followed by the identification and mapping of relevant funding opportunities, including EU and national programmes as well as venture capital, business angels, and corporate investors. Building on this, PNO supports companies in strengthening their investment case through the refinement of their business model, value proposition, financial narrative, and pitch materials, ensuring alignment with investor expectations. The service also includes tailored coaching for investor interactions and guidance in structuring data rooms and addressing investor requirements. The objective is to enable companies to secure funding and strategic partnerships while improving their long-term positioning and readiness for follow-on investment rounds, combining expertise in innovation, public funding, and investor engagement.

Sector
Sector agnostic
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 4 – Technology validated in lab
TRL 5 – Technology validated in relevant environment
TRL 6 – Technology demonstrated in relevant environment
TRL 7 – System prototype demonstration in operational environment
TRL 8 – System complete and qualified
TRL 9 – Actual system proven in operational environment
Financial requirements

The fee is determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the length and complexity of the collaboration, the scale of the corporate partner, and the specific services required. Typical fees range between €10-50k.

Disclaimer related to service

PNO is an innovation and funding consultancy with strong expertise in deep-tech, sustainability-driven innovations, and high-impact industrial sectors. PNO reserves the right to prioritise or decline engagement with EIC beneficiaries based on strategic fit, including but not limited to sector focus, technology maturity, and alignment with available investor and funding ecosystems.

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