GrantLift
GrantLift is a consulting firm specializing in government grant and funding advisory services for innovative companies across Germany, Austria, and the EU.
About
GrantLift GmbH is a consulting firm based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in providing comprehensive funding and grant advisory services to businesses of all sizes, particularly those working on innovative projects in research and development. The company assists clients in identifying suitable government funding programs (German, Austrian, and EU-level), preparing applications, and managing the entire funding process up to and including the final payout. By leveraging the expertise of its diverse team—consisting of scientists, engineers, economists, and former funding reviewers—GrantLift aims to enhance its clients’ innovation capacity and competitiveness, supporting them in successfully securing financial resources for R&D, innovation, and investment projects. GrantLift operates primarily on a success-based remuneration model and supports projects from SMEs, large enterprises, and startups across a wide range of sectors.
Products & Services
- Funding application consulting for government and EU grants
- R&D funding programs support (e.g., Forschungszulage, Forschungsprämie, BAFA, ZIM, KMU-Innovative, GRW, InvestBW, EIC, Eurostars)
- Identification of suitable funding opportunities
- Preparation and legal review of grant applications
- Workshops and one-on-one expert consultations
- Project and financial management throughout the funding process
- Analysis of eligibility and compliance with funding criteria
- Strategic advice on innovation financing
- Support with international R&D collaborations
- Optimization of funding strategies
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Supporting SMEs with R&D funding applications
- Assisting international research consortia with Eurostars proposals
- Maximizing funding for energy and resource efficiency through BAFA modules
- Consulting for companies applying for the Austrian research premium (Forschungsprämie)
- Guiding high-tech startups through EIC Accelerator applications
- Supporting collaborative innovation networks with KMU-Innovative
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Collaboration with certified energy consultants and former funding reviewers
- Multiple named partners and customers, including companies such as Reconic, LINSEIS, QEP3D, OPTI health consulting, OURZ, Rawie, MBit, K&P, Booster Therapeutics, Flammer, Famcons, Recalm, VitOrgan, Epsilon
Awards & Recognition
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Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- Compliance with GDPR and German/Federal data protection standards