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Partner with us to
drive innovation

Partner with us to co-create high-impact projects, access
collaborative funding, and empower innovators across Europe.

Whether the goal is national tax benefits, European grant
applications, or forming strong consortia for R&D projects, we
bring 20+ years of expertise, technical rigor, and a commitment
to shared success.

We believe that synergistic partnerships are the foundation of innovation. Collaborative calls,
consortiums, and multidisciplinary approaches are essential for solving complex challenges
and unlocking funding opportunities. That’s why we work closely with universities, research
institutions, advisory firms, auditors, and industry leaders.

Our trusted partners

Strong research and industry connections

Join a trusted network that raises over €220M in funding through national and European instruments.

Expand your service portfolio, no added cost

For private entities, an added value to partner with us is to strengthen your value proposition to clients by offering them top-tier funding and tax advisory services.

Receive competitive compensation

Enjoy a win-win model for each successful referral: we deliver results for your clients—and rewards for you.

Be part of transformative projects

Participate in consortiums for different funding calls. Transparent, structured, and legally sound collaboration process.

Collaborate transparently

With a dedicated point of contact and regular updates.

Who We Partner With – We collaborate with
organizations that are trusted
advisors and leaders in their
sectors:

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Universities & Research Centers

  • That want to collaborate in a consortia
  • Need a partner to support spin-offs or startups with EU applications
  • Seek guidance on funding strategy or co-hosting educational workshops
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Advisors, Auditors & Tax Experts

  • Wish to offer R&D tax credits and public funding services to their clients
  • Want to strengthen client relationships and expand revenue streams
  • Need training or support in identifying innovative projects
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Innovation Hubs, Accelerators, Clusters & VC Firms

  • Support innovative startups and want to connect them to grants and funding
  • Look to co-create consortiums for ecosystem-focused collaborative calls
  • Require a reliable partner to manage the application and certification process

We adapt every partnership to fit your organization’s profile,
offering flexibility in scope, compensation, and involvement, and
seeking proactive, future-focused collaborators who share our
mission to drive innovation at scale.

Know someone we should talk to?

We believe good partnerships should be shared. Refer a company, startup, or research institution
to Evolution Europe, and help them unlock the funding they deserve.

Refer a partner

How we work with our
partners

We aim to make partnerships simple,
transparent, and impactful.

Discover how we can collaborate

1. Initial Discovery Meeting

We’ll meet to understand your needs, your clients’ profiles, and how we can collaborate effectively. You’ll learn how we assess projects and structure funding strategies.

2. Tailored Collaboration Framework

We define your role in the partnership and sign a collaboration agreement. We co-design a structure that works for you, choosing from:

  • Referral model– Where you introduce innovation-focused clients to us.
  • Consortium co-building– Collaborate on EU projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, EIC, Eurostars)
  • Content co-creation – host e.g., webinars or workshops with us
  • Portfolio screening or diagnostic sessions– where we identify eligible innovation projects within your network
3. Free Diagnostic & Opportunity Mapping

For referred companies or organizations, we offer no-cost assessments of their R&D efforts to determine eligibility for grants or incentives.

We help them:

  • Understand their eligibility for grants, incentives, or tax deductions
  • Define the most suitable funding route across local and EU-level programs
  • Build tailored financial strategies supported by our technical team
4. Strategic Value Creation

Our collaboration goes beyond processes, we actively drive innovation with you:

  • Co-developing Funding Strategies: We work side by side with you to identify the most relevant funding instruments for each case.
  • Connecting Research with Industry: We bridge academia and business to bring research-based innovations to market.
  • Consortium Building for EU Projects: We help form strong, competitive consortia for large-scale European programs.
  • End-to-End Project Support: From proposal development to post-grant management, we support the full funding lifecycle.
5. Transparent Ongoing Support

You’ll be assigned a dedicated point of contact and receive:

  • Regular progress updates
  • Training or onboarding resources
  • Access to co-branded materials and presentations

Meeting and reporting schedules to ensure aligned goals

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Join a consortium
– and apply for funding with our support

As a partner of Evolution Europe, you can actively participate
in collaborative funding calls at both European and national levels,
from Horizon Europe to RIA/IA and more.
We help coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and bring together the right mix of research institutions, universities, and companies to form high-performing consortia.

Explore funding programmes

CDTI and Evolution Europe

“Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. By building partnerships rooted in trust and technical excellence, we empower companies and ecosystems to unlock the full potential of R&D funding.”

Sofia Fernandes, Head of EU sales

Innocosmetica2025 AINIA y Parque Cientifico de la UMH – Elche

“We are convinced that the essence of business lies in interpersonal relationships. Interactions with the various entities that make up the business ecosystem largely form the foundation on which Evolution identifies, creates, and adapts its services, with the aim of generating full satisfaction for all stakeholders involved. The quality and warmth of our collaborations with our ecosystems are a defining feature of our value proposition.”

Enrique García, Head of National Business Development

Become one of over 500 institutions
across Europe we’ve partnered with.

Contact us today