Partner Search & Consortium Building

Support for organisations that want to participate in EU-funded projects and need the right partners, stronger positioning and a clearer Nexuswelt supports organisations that want to participate in EU-funded projects but need help identifying relevant partners, understanding where they fit in a consortium, and building a stronger route into proposal opportunities.This service is designed for startups, SMEs, research organisations, public actors and innovation-driven companies that want a more strategic and structured approach to partner search and consortium developmen

Why partner search matters?

In EU-funded projects, strong participation depends not only on the quality of the idea, but also on the strength of the consortium behind it.

Many organisations do not struggle because they lack expertise. They struggle because they do not know where to find the right partners, how to position themselves in a consortium, or how to move from interest to real proposal participation.

Nexuswelt helps organisations strengthen this part of the process by supporting partner search, consortium logic, and clearer positioning for collaboration.

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Who this package is for

This service is particularly relevant for organisations that want to participate in EU-funded projects but need stronger support in finding the right consortium route.

Startups and SMEs looking for consortium opportunities

Research organisations and universities seeking relevant project partnerships

Public bodies and regional actors exploring cross-border cooperation routes

Innovation-driven companies entering EU funding environments

Organisations that want stronger positioning before partner outreach

What the package include

Partner and consortium fit review

Review of your organisation’s profile, relevance and likely role in a consortium context.

Consortium positioning support

Support in defining how your organisation should position its value, expertise and contribution within a consortium.

Partner outreach preparation

Support in preparing a clearer and more credible basis for approaching relevant coordinators or partners.

Consortium route roadmap

A structured view and opportunities of the most realistic next actions toward EU proposal participation.

Relevant programme routes we can help you assess

Different programme environments require different partner ecosystems and consortium strategies. A key part of this service is helping organisations understand where the right consortium route may exist.

Digital Europe

EDF

Horizon Europe

Other Programmes

Chip JU

Interreg

LIFE

Erasmus+

How this service connects to the next step

This service often connects directly to the next stage of proposal and participation support.

Proposal Writing & Strategic Proposal Support

EU Project Onboarding & Training

Dissemination & Communication

Technology Acceptance & User Uptake

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Partner Search & Consortium Building?

It can include support with identifying relevant partner profiles, clarifying where to look, and preparing for outreach. Depending on scope, it may also include more targeted support around consortium-building activities.

Does this service include active partner search?

Is this service relevant for startups and SMEs?

Yes. It is particularly relevant for startups and SMEs that want to enter EU funding environments but need stronger support in identifying where they fit and how to approach consortium opportunities.

Can this service help us understand which programme is most relevant?

Yes. Partner search and consortium routes often depend on the programme context. The service can help clarify whether Horizon Europe, Chips JU, Digital Europe, Interreg or another programme environment is more relevant.

What happens after this package?

Depending on your situation, the next step may include proposal writing support, programme-specific participation support, or further strategic guidance around one proposal opportunity.