Proposal strategy & writing
Horizon Europe proposal writing for technical teams
A strong Horizon Europe proposal must do more than describe good research. It must make the excellence, implementation logic, impact pathway, consortium structure and delivery plan easy to evaluate.
Turn complex projects into evaluator-ready proposals
Arvacore helps deep-tech teams turn complex technical projects into coherent, evaluator-ready proposals without flattening the science into generic grant language.
- Proposal strategy before drafting
- Call and topic fit
- Proposal architecture and story line
- Excellence, Impact and Implementation sections
- Work-package structure
- Objectives, milestones, deliverables and KPIs
- Consortium roles and partner logic
- Risks and mitigations
- Dissemination and exploitation logic
- Red-team review before submission
- Coordination of inputs from multiple partners
Who this is for
- Deep-tech SMEs and startups
- Universities and research organisations
- First-time Horizon Europe coordinators
- Experienced consortia that need an independent proposal review
- Technical teams with strong content but limited time for proposal orchestration
Start with the smallest useful intervention
Not every proposal needs a full writing engagement.
Fit check
Share the call/topic, current draft stage, deadline and the area causing concern. Arvacore will confirm whether a focused review, proposal sprint or broader engagement is likely to be useful before any paid work starts.
Focused review
Use an independent review when the proposal is substantially drafted but needs a stronger evaluator lens, section-specific feedback or a final consistency pass.
Proposal development and integration
For earlier-stage or coordinator-led proposals, Arvacore can help structure the narrative, work plan, partner contributions and review cycle through to submission readiness.
How a full engagement works
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Fit and evidence review
Call text, expected outcomes, consortium, maturity and available evidence.
- 2
Proposal architecture
Scoring logic, narrative, section ownership and work-package skeleton.
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Drafting and integration
Develop or improve the proposal while maintaining technical accuracy.
- 4
Evaluation pass
Review against the criteria and likely evaluator questions.
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Submission readiness
Consistency, risks, deliverables, budget narrative and final integration.
Pricing
Full proposal work is scoped after reviewing the call, consortium, draft maturity and deadline. You receive a clear scope and fee before work begins.
Why founder and operator experience matters
The project described in the proposal becomes the project your consortium must deliver. Arvacore therefore reviews proposals for both evaluation strength and operational realism.
Want an independent view before committing to a larger engagement?
Send the call, current draft stage and deadline.