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Access European Funding for Innovation and Sustainability

Access European funding to accelerate your innovation, sustainability and digital transformation projects.

Leyton’s EU Grants specialists help companies assess the strengths and weaknesses of their project, identify the right calls for funding, and build competitive proposals tailored to EU expectations. 

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HOW IT WORKS

How EU Grants Work

EU grants support projects that contribute to Europe’s strategic priorities: research and innovation, climate action, clean energy, digitalisation, infrastructure, defence, regional development and social impact. 

Each programme has its own eligibility criteria, funding rates, application process and evaluation method. Success depends on matching your project with the right call, building a strong technical and financial proposal, and proving European added value. 

A selection of EU funding programmes:
Connecting Europe Facility — CEF Supports strategic infrastructure projects in transport, energy and digital networks, helping strengthen Europe’s connectivity objectives. 
Innovation Fund Focused on large-scale and innovative low-carbon technologies, especially in energy-intensive industries, renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture and clean mobility clean-tech manufacturing  
LIFE Designed for environmental, climate and clean energy projects, including biodiversity, circular economy, climate mitigation, adaptation and energy transition initiatives. 
Horizon Europe The EU’s flagship research and innovation programme. It supports collaborative R&D, breakthrough technologies, industrial innovation, scientific excellence and market-oriented innovation projects. 
Digital Europe Funds Europe’s digital transformation in supercomputing, AI, cybersecurity, digital skills and semiconductors, supporting SMEs and public administrations through European Digital Innovation Hubs.
European Defence Fund — EDF Supports collaborative defence research and capability development projects involving entities from different EU Member States or associated countries. 

Leyton’s Grants team translates this complexity into a concrete funding strategy, helping you identify the right programme, position your project, and maximise your chances of success. 

How it helps

EU Grants Real Challenges x Leyton’s Clear Solutions

01 Finding the right EU grant

Finding the right EU grant

EU funding is highly fragmented, with multiple programmes, calls, deadlines and eligibility conditions.
Solution:
Leyton analyses your project, sector, technology readiness level and growth objectives to identify the most relevant EU funding opportunities.
Finding the right EU grant
02 Creating the right consortium

Creating the right consortium

Many EU calls require cross-border collaboration with companies, research centres, universities or public bodies.
Solution:
Leyton supports consortium strategy, partner positioning and role definition to strengthen the project’s credibility and scoring potential.
Creating the right consortium
03 Building a competitive proposal

Building a competitive proposal

EU grants are highly competitive. A strong idea is not enough: the proposal must clearly demonstrate excellence, impact, implementation capacity and European added value.
Solution:
Our consultants combine technical, scientific, financial and strategic expertise to structure a clear, persuasive and evaluator-ready application.
Building a competitive proposal
04 Moving from selection to grant agreement and implementation

Moving from selection to grant agreement and implementation

Once a project is selected for funding, beneficiaries must negotiate and finalise the grant agreement with the funding agency before moving into implementation. They must also follow European Commission requirements on costs, milestones, deliverables, audits and payment requests.
Solution:
Leyton supports companies during grant agreement negotiations, helping clarify requirements, prepare key documentation and align final commitments with the approved proposal. During implementation, we can also guide companies in understanding and managing their reporting obligations.
Moving from selection to grant agreement and implementation
05 Understanding reporting obligations

Understanding reporting obligations

Once funding is approved, beneficiaries must comply with European Commission requirements on costs, milestones, deliverables and payment requests.
Solution:
Leyton can guide companies in understanding their reporting obligations during implementation and help them prepare for key administrative requirements.
Understanding reporting obligations

Leadership, Quantified

Our Impact in Figures

50,000+

Clients supported worldwide

29+

Years of Expertise

20

Countries

3,000+

Tax, finance and technical experts 

EU-wide

Funding 

expertise across European 

programmes

QUALIFYING EU GRANTS AREAS 

Funding Areas That Qualify

Research & Innovation

EU grants can support R&D projects, new technologies, advanced processes, product development, testing, demonstration and market-oriented innovation.

Climate, Energy & Environment

EU Funding may be available for decarbonisation, clean energy, circular economy, biodiversity, climate adaptation, sustainable production and environmental protection.

Digital Transformation

European programmes support digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data technologies, connectivity, automation and advanced digital solutions.

Transport & Mobility

EU grants can support clean mobility, smart transport, logistics, alternative fuels, charging infrastructure and cross-border transport networks.

Defence & Security Innovation

Collaborative projects in defence research, prototype development, cybersecurity, space, sensors and strategic technologies may be eligible under dedicated EU programmes.

Social, Regional & Public Impact

European funding can also support regional development, urban transformation, employment, skills, social inclusion, public-sector innovation and international cooperation. 

YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS 

Your Path to a successful EU Grants submission

A structured EU grants strategy helps you identify the right opportunity, build a stronger proposal and manage the full funding lifecycle. 

01.

Funding Opportunity Mapping

Identify the most relevant EU programmes, calls and deadlines based on your project and strategic objectives. 

02.

Eligibility Assessment

Analyse your organisation, project maturity, budget, consortium needs and eligible costs.

03.

Project Positioning

Define the project’s European added value, impact, innovation level and alignment with call priorities.

04.

Proposal Preparation

Build the technical, financial and administrative proposal with clear objectives, work packages, deliverables and expected outcomes. 

05.

Submission and Evaluation Support

Manage the application process and prepare responses or clarifications when required.

06.

Reporting and Compliance

Support grant agreement negotiation, cost reporting, milestone tracking, audits and payment requests. 

BOOK A FREE ASSESSMENT 

Talk To Our EU Grants Specialists

Book a free consultation with Leyton’s Grants Team to evaluate your eligibility, identify relevant EU calls and accelerate your innovation journey. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before working with us.

Who can apply for EU grants?

SMEs, large companies, universities, research centres, public bodies, non-profit organisations and consortium partners may apply, depending on the programme and call requirements. 

EU grants typically support research and innovation, sustainability, clean energy, digital transformation, transport, infrastructure, defence innovation, regional development and social impact projects. 

Yes, provided that the same eligible costs are not financed twice. Leyton helps design a coherent funding strategy that combines European, national and regional support while maintaining compliance with state-aid and funding rules. 

Depending on the programme, funding may cover personnel costs, equipment, subcontracting, travel, consultancy services, prototype development, testing, pilot implementation and project management costs.

Depending on the programme, funding may cover personnel costs, equipment, subcontracting, travel, consultancy services, prototype develoEU grants are highly competitive, with success depending on the quality of the proposal, the strength of the consortium, the project’s impact and its alignment with the call priorities. pment, testing, pilot implementation and project management costs.

Timelines vary by programme and call. In many cases, the process can take several months from proposal submission to evaluation results and grant agreement signature

Leyton helps identify the right call, structure the proposal, define the impact strategy, prepare technical and financial content, coordinate partners and support compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

EU grants can open access to European networks, cross-border partnerships, pilot markets, research ecosystems and strategic visibility, helping position your company as an innovation leader at European level.