European Funding & Innovation Consultant — Remote

Pno Group Europe; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PNO Innovation Portugal seeks an experienced Medior Innovation Consultant to develop and coordinate European funding proposals for European programmes. You will lead technical discussions, build international consortia, and connect with industry partners across Europe, with strong emphasis on Horizon Europe, EDF, and Digital Europe initiatives.

You will join a Portuguese team and report to the Director of PNO Innovation Portugal, collaborating with colleagues across Europe to strengthen Europe's

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in European funding, innovation consulting, or closely related activities, with demonstrated involvement in competitive funding applications.
• Proven ability to independently develop, write, and coordinate EU funding proposals, ideally including Horizon Europe Clusters 3 and 4, EDF, or Digital Europe.
• A technical or engineering academic background , combined with relevant professional experience in industry or consulting, enabling you to understand complex technologies and engage confidently with technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical understanding of one or more relevant sectors, such as industrial innovation, manufacturing, defence, security, resilience, space, advanced materials, or emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, writing, and coordination of competitive European funding proposals, from initial concept development to final submission.
• Identify and assess funding opportunities under Horizon Europe, EDF, Digital Europe, and other relevant European programmes.
• Work closely with industrial clients, research organisations, and technology developers to understand their innovation objectives and translate technical concepts into strong project proposals.
• Build and coordinate international consortia, identifying suitable partners and establishing effective collaborations.
• Develop proposal strategies, work packages, technical narratives, impact pathways, and implementation plans aligned with programme requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Monitor European policy developments, funding priorities, and emerging opportunities in strategic technologies, industrial resilience, and competitiveness.
• Maintain and develop relationships with relevant companies, research institutions, industry associations, and innovation stakeholders in Portugal and across Europe.
• Contribute to business development by identifying potential clients, supporting project acquisition, and leveraging your professional network to create new opportunities.

Skills

EU funding knowledge

Proposal writing

Consortium building

Education

Engineering background

Job description

PNO Innovation Portugal seeks an experienced Medior Innovation Consultant to develop and coordinate European funding proposals for European programmes. You will lead technical discussions, build international consortia, and connect with industry partners across Europe, with strong emphasis on Horizon Europe, EDF, and Digital Europe initiatives.

You will join a Portuguese team and report to the Director of PNO Innovation Portugal, collaborating with colleagues across Europe to strengthen Europe's