Senior R&D Funding & Grants Consultant

PNO Innovation France; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Direct client exposure

Job summary

PNO Innovation France is seeking a Senior Innovation Consultant to support industrial clients in identifying, structuring, and securing R&D funding in Lyon. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, developing client relationships and driving growth.

You will analyze projects for funding opportunities, interact with clients, and prepare high-quality technical and financial documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and identifying new business opportunities. Hybrid work model in Lyon.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in innovation funding or grants.
• Strong ability to write and structure funding applications.
• Fluent French and professional English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of industrial clients
• Analyze their projects and identify funding opportunities
• Interact directly with clients to collect and challenge technical information
• Prepare and structure high-quality technical and financial documentation
• Advise clients on their innovation funding strategy
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Identify new business opportunities within your client portfolio
• Collaborate with internal teams on complex projects

Skills

Funding applications

Client relations

Communication skills

Education

Engineering background

Job description

PNO Innovation France is seeking a Senior Innovation Consultant to support industrial clients in identifying, structuring, and securing R&D funding in Lyon. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, developing client relationships and driving growth.

You will analyze projects for funding opportunities, interact with clients, and prepare high-quality technical and financial documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and identifying new business opportunities. Hybrid work model in Lyon.