Navigate Grants with Confidence — Tailored Support for SME Growth and Innovation
The Funding Navigator for SMEs and Public Organisations service offers comprehensive, expert support to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and public organisations identify, access, and secure relevant grant opportunities that drive business growth and innovation. Our service is delivered by highly experienced funding development professionals from the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics (Insight) – a world-leading research centre renowned for over a decade of excellence in data analytics and AI-driven solutions.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Expertise in Funding Strategy
- Proven Experience with Funding Proposals
- Extensive Network and Ecosystem Connections
What to Expect:
Initial Discovery Meeting (online, Zoom): A focused 1-hour one-on-one consultation with an Insight funding development expert to understand your business objectives, growth plans, and specific funding needs.
Targeted Funding Research & Report Preparation: After the initial meeting, our expert conducts in-depth research to identify relevant grant opportunities, preparing a detailed report that outlines each opportunity, its potential benefits, and the application requirements.
Opportunity Review & Eligibility Consultation (online, Zoom): A follow-up 1-hour one-on-one session where we review the funding opportunities report in detail. We analyse eligibility criteria, assess alignment with your business, and answer any questions you may have.
Funding Navigator for SMEs and Public Organisations
Meet Dr. Luciana Herda, the Funding Development Officer at Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics, managing multiple research projects since August 2022. She has extensive experience from leading the BactiVax Training Network and BREAST-PREDICT cancer research centre. Dr. Herda holds a Pharmacy degree, an MSc in Drug Discovery and Development, and a PhD in nanoparticle design for blood-brain barrier targeting. She is also PRINCE2® certified in project management.
Connect with Dr. Luciana on LinkedIn.