Are you a skilled grant writer eager to work on exciting European projects? This freelance opportunity offers a chance to support cutting-edge innovations across various fields like digital tech, climate solutions, and health. Bring your expertise from grant programs such as EIC Accelerator or Innovate UK and collaborate with top minds remotely, enjoying flexible hours. Elevate your career and make a real impact by joining this professional community dedicated to excellence. Continue on to see how this opportunity can transform your career.

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Are you an experienced grant writer with a proven track record in securing non-dilutive funding?

Do you want the flexibility to contribute your expertise remotely, while working with top European innovations?

At Catalyze, our success in raising competitive grants has created strong demand from clients across Europe. To meet this, we are expanding our freelance pool and looking for highly skilled consultants who bring deep expertise in grant writing, program knowledge, or specialized technical domains.

What we’re Looking For

Experienced Grant Professionals – experts with 5+ years of proven success in European and national grant programs. Full-time freelancers only (not for side hustlers)

Experience in securing funding through top EU Programs

EIC Accelerator, EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, Horizon Europe
Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA), ERC Synergy, LIFE, IHI

Experience in National funding Programs

Netherlands: MIT R&D, OP, DEI, MOOI, ZonMW, NWO grants
Spain: NEOTEC, RETOS, ENISA Loans, Torres Quevedo
Germany: ZIM, KMU-Innovativ, DFG, EXIST, IraSME
Nordics: Business Finland (Deep Tech Accelerator, R&D&P Funding), Innovation Fund Denmark (Innobooster, Missionbooster, Grand Solutions), Innovation Norway (SkatteFUNN, Research Council grants)
UK: Innovate UK, UKRI, Wellcome Trust

We are seeking Topic Specialists – Consultants who bring niche knowledge or domain expertise in emerging areas.

We are particularly interested in expanding our freelance pool in:

Digital, Industry & Space – including AI, semiconductors, space, industrial engineering, and other “deep tech” fields.
Civil Security for Society – defence-related expertise (EDF and related programs) is highly valued.
Climate, Energy & Mobility – cleantech, sustainable innovation, energy systems, and GSI-related topics.
Food, Bioeconomy, Agriculture & Environment – experts with a strong track record in these areas.
Health – We already have great experts, but still open to exceptional talent.

Why Join Catalyze as a Freelancer?

Impact – Contribute to Europe’s most innovative projects across health, digital, climate, defence, space, and beyond.
Flexibility – Work remotely, with a time difference of up to 3–4 hours from CET.
Collaboration – Join a trusted pool of consultants we rely on during peak demand, ensuring long-term collaboration.
Excellence – We work with the best clients and expect the highest quality from our team.

How to Apply?

Send us:

Your CV

A table of your previous grant projects including:
- Date
- Name of the Grant
- Innovation
- Your Role
- Amount
- Result

A short summary of your relevant experience. Inform us details such as if you have a registered company and other key logistics.

A brief note on why you’d like to join Catalyze

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates by submitting your application by using our Online Application Form.

We kindly ask that you apply only if you meet all key criteria stated in the vacancy
We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies at this time. Unsolicited approaches will not be considered.

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