Unlock Your
Innovation

Expert Support for EU-Funded
R&D Projects

We help companies and research institutions maximise their innovative potential through EU-funded research and development projects offering assistance throughout the process.

Our services

The Seneca Advantage:

Expertise meets
impact

This is where Seneca redefines the game. Our expert approach reduces "the Glück factor" to an absolute minimum, making sheer luck statistically insignificant.

Our rigorous quality of work ensures that your proposal stands out, considerably increasing your chances of success. With an overall success rate of approximately 62% in Horizon Europe, we don't just reduce uncertainty - we deliver results.

Proposal writing level:

Beginner

Your Effort
Experience Rate
Success Rate
  1. low effort
  2. low experience
  3. very low success probability: <5%

Proposal writing level:

Advanced

Your Effort
Experience Rate
Success Rate
  1. high effort
  2. moderate experience and knowledge
  3. average success probability: <50%

Proposal writing level:

Seneca

Your Effort
Experience Rate
Success Rate
  1. knowledge of funding opportunities
  2. professional expertise
  3. diverse experience of ours experts
  4. overall success rate, approx: 62%

100%

our overall success rate
in Horizon Europe

What our clients say?

Seneca led the proposal preparation for a Horizon call submitted in 2025 by a consortium of 15 partners. What stood out to me most, was SENECA's clear understanding of the topic and their ability to bring together the right people for the right discussions. The effort required from our side was unexpectedly low. Although the project has not yet been granted, I would gladly go through the process with them again, at any time.

Dr Mark Duerkop, Novasign GmbH

Working with Seneca Energy on our Horizon 2020 proposal was an excellent experience. Their guidance made the entire process smooth, well-structured, and highly efficient. Thanks to their professionalism and attention to detail, the final proposal achieved a very high level of quality.

Marco Pistocchi, Biosphere S.r.l.

Working with the Seneca Energy team on our Horizon proposal was an exceptional experience. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and deep technical expertise made the entire process smooth and structured. I’m grateful for their dedication and teamwork, and I look forward to collaborating again in the future.

Prof. Dhiraj Kumar Mahajan, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

Seneca provided us with excellent support in applying for EU funding. Through this collaboration, we were able to significantly expand our network and build essential know-how for EU funding.

Johannes Rudloff, SKZ - KFE gGmbH

Working with Seneca on the Horizon Europe Material-61 DE-SCRAP project, funded by the European Union, was a truly positive experience for GTi. Seneca's expertise and professionalism were evident throughout the proposal process and the delivery. Their collaborative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to innovation played a key role in the building the consortium and keeping the large team on schedule. We highly recommend Seneca as a reliable and forward-thinking partner for any EU-funded initiative.

Will Grocott, GreenTech Industries

I have collaborated with people from the SENECA team for over a decade, during which time we have successfully prepared and implemented numerous projects financed by international and national programmes. This extensive, long-standing collaboration allows me to confidently recommend SENECA as a highly competent, reliable and effective partner. SENECA's advantage lies in their ability to translate complex engineering and research ideas into a coherent, complete and highly competitive proposal that precisely aligns with funding requirements.

Prof. Andrzej Szlęk, Silesian University of Technology

Seneca’s help was key in building our concept, consortium and the proposal. And we got the project with 15/15 points!

Prof. Mikko Mäkelä, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Our Services

At Seneca, we empower companies and research institutions to maximise their innovative potential through expertly managed, EU-funded research and development projects. We transform ambitious ideas into successful outcomes, making a real impact. 

Funding Identification

We match your project with the most suitable funding opportunities. Our team helps optimise the consortium and project scope to fit call requirements, while defining the work plan needed to submit a strong, timely proposal.

What we do:

  1. - Identify the most relevant calls and funding programs for your project.
  2. - Optimize consortium composition and project scope.
  3. - Define a clear work plan aligned with requirements and deadlines.

Proposal Writing

We craft winning proposals by defining clear objectives, milestones and budgets. With precise call compliance and strong impact focus, we manage the consortium to ensure partners deliver the required outputs on time.

What we do:

  1. - Define project objectives, milestones and deliverables.
  2. - Coordinate budgets, KPIs and impact strategy.
  3. - Draft and refine the full proposal documentation.
  4. - Ensure call compliance and alignment with funder expectations.

Project management

We support seamless project implementation through risk and quality management, progress monitoring, and communication with all stakeholders. From grant agreements to reporting, we make sure your project stays on track and meets every milestone

What we do:

  1. - Support negotiations with funding bodies.
  2. - Draft and manage grant and consortium agreements.
  3. - Monitor progress and facilitate effective consortium communication.
  4. - Oversee risk, quality and deliverable management.
  5. - Handle reporting to the funding authority.

Biomass pyrolysis and biochar expertise

We support industrial partners and stakeholders in adopting biomass pyrolysis technologies and applying biochar for energy generation and carbon sequestration. Although SENECA is a young company, our consultants bring decades of specialised experience in biomass sourcing and bioenergy systems. This allows us to minimise technical risks and ensure the successful deployment of innovative solutions.

What we do:

  1. - Develop sustainable local biomass supply chains.
  2. - Provide basic and detailed engineering for pyrolysis and bioenergy systems.
  3. - Deliver turnkey solutions - from design to commissioning.
  4. - Offer Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) to facilitate technology adoption.

Effective Collaboration

The Seneca routine

  1. Cooperation in close contact with the client's team

  2. Emphasis on direct correspondence to the call text

  3. Keeping the proposal concrete and "to-the-point"

  4. Separating the administrative processing from technical preparation (the gist)

  5. Limiting the number of general meetings, in favour of small-scale, thematic sessions

  6. Maintaining the partners' involvement and encouraging feedback

Your trusted advisors

Meet Our Team

The SENECA team offers a unique combination of expertise in key areas of our activity, benefiting from our consultants’ considerable and diverse experience.

  1. Juan Pablo
    Gutierrez
  2. Enrique
    Riegelhaupt
  3. Daniel
    Pichler
  4. Patryk
    Swoboda

Juan Pablo Gutierrez

Juan Pablo, M.Sc.: An expert in bioenergy and innovative energy technologies with over 15 years of experience as a consultant and scientist in Mexico and Europe. At the Fraunhofer Institute, he specialized in writing EU project proposals and coordinating projects. Juan Pablo  has deep scientific knowledge in thermochemical conversion processes and has developed robust bioenergy solutions. He is fluent in English, German, and Spanish.

Enrique Riegelhaupt

Enrique, Eng. Agr.: An experienced EU proposal evaluator with over 50 years of experience in the forestry and agro-industrial sectors. He has worked internationally with organizations such as FAO, UNDP, GEF, WB, and IDB. His expertise includes coordinating interdisciplinary teams and conducting biomass supply and demand studies across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Daniel Pichler

Daniel, B.Sc. in Business Administration and a postgraduate in Information Management and Security: An expert in EU project management and proposal writing with experience in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects. He played a role in securing a €25 million Global Service Facility tender and helped raise €15 million in soft funding in 2024,which included Research Innovation Actions and Innovation Actions.

Patryk Swoboda

Patryk (MA): A project manager specializing in environmental initiatives and EU-funded programs. As Chairman of Planergia Ltd., he has led or supervised more than 400 projects, securing approximately €120 million in funding for local governments, SMEs, and research organisations. He is also experienced in project communication, dissemination, and has led major environmental campaigns in Poland.

From concept to submission

Our Streamlined Process