I help SMEs, start-ups and research groups in Macedonia find the right EU, cascade and Horizon calls, connect industry with university research, and build businesses efficient enough to deliver what they win. 20+ years of experience in SME development, innovation and donor-funded programmes.
Many SMEs have innovation challenges that could benefit from research expertise, while researchers are looking for opportunities to apply their knowledge in industry.
I help bridge that gap and identify suitable funding opportunities — so the company, the research partner and the call come together in one plan.
From an innovation need to a signed collaboration or a submitted joint application — built around industry–academia co-creation.
Your profile and idea cross-referenced against open cascade, Horizon Europe and national calls, ranked by fit and deadline.
The university research group, company or investor that can deliver your need — at UKIM and other universities — with the first meeting brokered.
A co-written application or collaboration agreement — work plan, budget, roles and IP terms settled up front.
Confidentiality is built into the process. NDAs can be agreed where appropriate, and client information is handled responsibly.
A short on-site diagnostic that finds where time and money leak, followed by a prioritised action plan the team can actually carry out.
Practical roadmaps — what to automate, buy or leave alone — sequenced so each step pays for the next and lines up with available co-financing.
For agencies and implementers: design of grant schemes and support programmes, results frameworks, and independent evaluations.
Workshops and mentoring for founders, SME teams and advisors on funding, efficiency and digital tools — and Training-of-Trainers so the capability stays in-house.
Four steps, each measured — time to find the right call, time to find a partner, contacts made, applications submitted.
A readiness diagnostic pins down the problem the business actually needs solved, and whether it can deliver a funded project.
Identify the research group or company with the right expertise, and broker the first meeting.
Cross-reference the partnership against open cascade, Horizon and national calls, ranked by fit and deadline.
A joint application or agreement, then coaching through delivery with indicators your funder will accept.
Bank loan officer, incubator director running a grant fund, peer reviewer for innovation agencies, founder raising innovation funding, and advisor to SMEs. I know what companies need, what researchers can offer, and what evaluators score.
Seeking funding and expertise for digital and green transformation.
Digitalising production, traceability and sales with research support.
Developing circular products and materials from underused resources.
Targeting cascade-funding calls that require a research or industry partner.
At UKIM and other universities, looking for industry partners to take research to market.
Donors, implementers and public bodies designing or evaluating SME and innovation support.
Bring your innovation idea — or, if you lead a research group, the expertise you want to put to work. In 30 minutes, we will assess your initial readiness, clarify your funding or partnership needs, and identify practical next steps. In English, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian or French.