Independent Horizon Europe Grant Consultant – Ainars Blaudums
Specialist Horizon Europe proposal review, training and strategic advisory support
20+ years of EU funding experience | 100+ supported successful projects
Helping research organisations secure and deliver Horizon Europe funding with structured, evaluation-focused support
About EU Project AB
EU Project AB is an independent consultancy led by Ainars Blaudums, providing senior-level Horizon Europe expertise across the EU and UK.
I work directly with clients on grant strategy, proposal development, evaluation readiness and project delivery. When required, I collaborate with a trusted network of experienced research grant professionals to ensure the right expertise is available for complex or large-scale projects.
EU Project AB does not offer bid writing or ghostwriting services. All support is advisory, review-based, or training-focused, empowering clients to develop and own their proposals.
This structure allows clients to benefit from personalised support combined with scalable expertise – without the overhead of a large consultancy firm.
Learn More About EU Project AB
Core Expertise
Grant Strategy & Proposal Success
- Strategic positioning for Horizon Europe calls
- Strategic advice on proposal structure and evaluation alignment
- Independent proposal review (Pillar 1 & Pillar 2)
- Impact pathway and exploitation strategy refinement
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Coordination of multi-partner consortia
- Grant agreement preparation and compliance guidance
- Work package planning and implementation oversight
- Risk management and reporting strategy
Specialist Training & Coaching
- Online training on ERC, MSCA and collaborative grants
- Institutional workshops for research teams
- One-to-one coaching for principal investigators and coordinators
- Evaluation-focused preparation support
Experience & Track Record
- 20+ years of experience across Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020 and FP7
- Direct involvement in 100+ successful EU-funded research projects
- Extensive experience with international, cross-sector research consortia
- Independent and conflict-free advisory support
My approach combines strategic insight, practical implementation knowledge and a clear understanding of European Commission expectations.
Who I Work With
- Universities and research institutions
- Principal Investigators and research teams
- Innovation-driven SMEs
- International research consortia
Whether you are preparing your first Horizon Europe proposal or coordinating a complex multi-partner project, I provide structured and reliable support tailored to your needs.
Get in Touch
Initial discussions are confidential and obligation-free.
If you are planning a Horizon Europe application or require expert proposal review, training or coaching, I would be pleased to discuss your project.
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