European Funding Agency
Capital and expansion
for ambitious companies.
We help startups and established companies choose, secure and combine the right capital — then use it to enter and grow in European markets.
Public funding · Venture capital · Market entry · Company setup
Not sure what fits? Start with the navigator. It takes a few minutes.
Four routes. One growth strategy.
Public funding
EU and national grants, R&D programmes and non-dilutive finance.
Venture capital
Investor readiness, funding narrative and a realistic capital strategy.
Market entry
Country selection, partners and a practical route into European markets.
Company setup
A European structure designed around operations, growth and funding eligibility.
Who we work with
Companies with a real growth decision to make
We are most useful before you commit to a grant, an investor, a country or a company structure.
Startups preparing to raise
You need to decide whether grants, investors or a blended route make sense — and what must be ready first.
Established companies investing in growth
You are planning R&D, a new product, facility or market and want the financing to support the business plan.
International companies entering Europe
You need the right jurisdiction, local partners and a funding-aware market-entry plan.
Technology and innovation teams
You work in AI, SaaS, MedTech, BioTech, FinTech or DeepTech and need advice that understands the project, not only the application form.
How we help
Choose the right capital before chasing the next opportunity
A grant is not always the answer. Neither is venture capital. We compare the available routes and build the sequence around what your company is actually trying to achieve.
Public funding
We identify programmes your company can genuinely use, test eligibility and build the application around the business case.
Venture capital
We prepare the company for investor conversations and connect the funding story to milestones, traction and capital needs.
Market entry
We turn “Europe” into a concrete plan: where to enter, why that market, which partners matter and what it will cost.
Company setup
We help design the right operating footprint with local specialists, taking account of activity, funding access and future expansion.
How it works
First the decision. Then the funding.
We do not begin with a list of calls. We begin with the company and build the financing path from there.
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Clarify the decision
We start with what you want to finance, where you want to grow and what cannot be compromised.
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Check the evidence
We review eligibility, readiness, timing, resources and the commercial case. Weak assumptions are challenged early.
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Compare the routes
We compare grants, debt, venture capital and market-entry options instead of forcing the company into one instrument.
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Build the sequence
You receive a practical roadmap: what happens first, who owns it, what it costs and which milestone unlocks the next step.
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Prepare and execute
Where there is a strong fit, we support the application, investor preparation, partner process or European setup.
Funding Programmes
European Innovation Funding Ecosystems
We help startups, technology SMEs, scale-ups and innovative companies identify and access the most relevant European and national funding instruments — from flagship EU programmes to country-specific R&D grants across 20+ countries.
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European Expansion & Funding Strategy
We help innovative companies from the US, Middle East, UK and beyond build a strategic, fundable European presence — including partner matching, market entry, R&D strategy and cross-border funding.
Learn MoreExecutive Leadership Services
Executive leadership on a flexible basis
Executive Funding Leadership
We become your external funding leader, helping your management team build a long-term funding strategy, coordinate opportunities, prepare for investors and establish an internal funding function.
Ideal for
Fractional Business Development Director
We support founders and leadership teams in building partnerships, entering new markets and developing sustainable commercial growth across Europe.
Strategic Partnerships Leadership
We build relationships with research organisations, universities, hospitals, investors, corporates and innovation ecosystems to accelerate growth.
Innovation Growth Strategy
We connect funding, strategic partnerships, investor readiness and international expansion into one integrated growth strategy.
Need executive leadership without hiring another full-time executive?
We provide experienced executive support on a flexible basis.
Flexible engagement. Immediate impact.
Leadership
Senior judgement, direct access and the right expertise for each project.
Paulina leads the strategic direction and remains accountable for the recommendations.
Paulina Złotko
CEO & Founder
European Funding Agency
The right question is not “Which grant can we apply for?” It is “What capital and structure will move this company forward?”
Paulina works with founders and management teams on European funding, investment readiness and cross-border growth.
Her work connects the financing decision with the company’s product, R&D plans, commercial milestones and European expansion.
Paulina remains directly involved in the key strategic decisions, while the right specialists support research, preparation and delivery.
Capital
Focus
Strategic
Approach
European
Reach
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Access
European Funding Agency was built to help companies make better capital and expansion decisions — before time and money are committed to the wrong programme, investor route or market.
We work with a carefully selected number of companies so every engagement receives senior attention, clear recommendations and genuine accountability.
Preparing a project is far more than a bid for funding. It is an opportunity to structure the company, build dedicated R&D teams, bring order to operations, and forge lasting relationships with researchers, partners and institutions across Europe. If one programme does not succeed, the groundwork laid is never wasted — the next application starts from a position of real strength.
Paulina remains directly involved in the decisions that shape the funding strategy. Research, application development and specialist work are coordinated around each company’s real needs — with one clear point of responsibility throughout the process.
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Practical answers for funding and expansion
Your next move
Before you apply, raise or expand — check the route.
Tell us what the company is building, what needs financing and where you want to grow. We will help you identify the most sensible next step.