Discover in the Handelsblatt advertorial how grant consultants bring companies onto the path to success
Public grants and tax incentives for innovation and transformation projects are often unknown to companies or are not utilized – often due to respect for the complex grant bureaucracy. The great opportunity to drive business models forward is thus wasted. This dilemma can be solved by specialized grant consultants, who guide the application process with their expertise, all the way to approval.
Four Reasons Why Grants Go Untapped
Why do companies not claim available grants even though they have a good chance of approval? Firstly, there is often a lack of basic knowledge that such funds can even be applied for, even retroactively. Secondly, the application process is usually complex and fraught with bureaucratic pitfalls. Without specialized knowledge, particularly small businesses and medium-sized companies may be discouraged by these obstacles, letting their chances go unused.
Moreover, companies often simply lack the necessary resources and capacity to handle grant applications internally. Finally, many firms fear the financial risk: there is no guarantee that their innovation project will be successful. In fear of the costs, companies avoid exactly those grants that could reduce the risks and make project implementation easier.
As a result, companies miss out on significant financial and structural advantages. For example, research and development expenses can be reduced by up to 25% through corresponding funding programs. Other funding programs support the planning of innovative projects or investments in future-oriented technologies. Without this support, companies miss the chance to expand their market position and improve their competitiveness.
The Solution: External Grant Consultants
A solution to the described dilemma is to engage external grant consultants. They relieve companies from the application process by taking responsibility for the entire process – from identifying suitable funding programs and handling the often complex bureaucratic procedures to maximizing the use of various programs.
Thanks to their streamlined processes, specialists reduce the financial burden of applying for grants. Their expertise, familiarity with grant terminology, and professional financial planning minimize the risk of errors and maximize the chances of approval. Afterwards, they help to strategically deploy the approved funds effectively and sustainably, ensuring the long-term success of the supported projects.
Finally, grant consultants also relieve internal employees: companies no longer have to deal with detailed requirements and can focus on their core business.
This three-part service – handling the bureaucratic workload, minimizing risk, and relieving staff – can provide a crucial competitive advantage, especially for small businesses and medium-sized enterprises.
Grant Experts for Long-Term Partnerships
This competitive advantage is realized by EPSA Deutschland GmbH, based in Düsseldorf. Established in 2001, the company has grown from a small consulting firm to a global player with over 3,000 employees in 35 countries and plans for further expansion. EPSA Deutschland is the right strategic partner for companies seeking to participate in grant programs, thanks to its combination of internal presence and external expertise.
“Many companies leave valuable funding opportunities untapped because they fear the complexity of the application process. Our goal is to overcome these barriers and ensure that no funding is left on the table – because every project deserves the best possible support,” explains Dr. Paul Freyberg, Senior Technical Consultant at EPSA. Managing Director Efe Duran Sarikaya adds: “If companies are unsure whether their research and development project is eligible for funding, they should check with the Research Grant Certification Office, their industry associations, or grant consultants. We often see that many clients are unaware of the significant funding opportunities available to them.”
EPSA Deutschland’s portfolio includes all available grants for companies, but the consultancy focuses on improving efficiency, profitability, and innovation management. EPSA Deutschland develops customized 360° grant strategies for innovation projects in the industry and construction sectors, for procurement – such as optimizing purchasing costs and marketplace positioning – for corporate and project financing, for ESG initiatives like energy transformation towards green electricity, and for CSRD reporting. The consultants provide support throughout the entire funding process, from the initial idea to implementation, all from a single source.
What’s more important than immediate success for EPSA Deutschland is technical excellence and sustainable, long-term collaboration with the companies it supports. Customer orientation is firmly embedded in the company’s philosophy.
Prominent clients such as Airbus, Danone, L’Oréal, Siemens and Veolia have already benefited from EPSA’s tailored grant consulting.
Efe Duran Sarikaya, CEO of EPSA Deutschland GmbH
Companies wishing to take advantage of EPSA Deutschland’s expertise and dedication can contact them here.
Source: www.handelsblatt.com