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Consortium Leadership

Many of the largest climate tech grants require multi-partner consortiums. We identify, approach, and coordinate the right partners so you can lead credible collaborative bids without the administrative overhead.

What We Handle

Partner Identification

We map the partner landscape and identify organisations with complementary capabilities, relevant track records, and strategic alignment with the funding call.

Outreach & Onboarding

We approach potential partners, present the opportunity, negotiate roles, and manage the onboarding process, saving your team weeks of coordination.

Proposal Coordination

Workpackage allocation, budget distribution, Gantt charts, risk registers, IP frameworks. We handle the consortium mechanics while you focus on technical content.

Submission Management

We manage the submission portal, ensure all partner contributions are integrated, and handle the final quality assurance and compliance checks.

Track Record

We have led consortium builds for projects including LH-SIFT (hydrogen aviation), AFCAD (advanced fuel cells), and Hydrogen Highways (transport infrastructure), coordinating partners across academia, industry, and the public sector.

Need consortium partners for your next bid?

Book a free 30-minute funding review. We will assess your bid requirements and recommend the right consortium approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need consortium partners for my bid?

It depends on the programme. Innovate UK Smart Grants can be single-applicant, but Horizon Europe and many collaborative R&D calls require consortium partners from multiple organisations, sectors, or countries.

How do you find consortium partners?

We draw on our network across UK and European academia, industry, and the public sector. We identify partners based on technical complementarity, track record, and strategic fit with the funding call requirements.

Can you help with Horizon Europe consortiums from the UK?

Yes. UK companies can participate in many Horizon Europe programmes as associated country partners. We help navigate the requirements and connect you with established European partners.

What does consortium leadership involve day-to-day?

We manage partner onboarding, coordination calls, workpackage allocation, budget distribution, IP agreements, and submission logistics. Your team focuses on the technical content while we handle the consortium mechanics.

How long does it take to build a consortium?

Typically 4–8 weeks depending on the programme requirements and how many partners are needed. We recommend starting as soon as a relevant call is identified, or even before it opens.

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