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Public funding: from strategy to successful approval

February 26 @ 15:00 - 17:00
Workshop on funding programs and the efficient preparation of applications.

English version below

The funding landscape is complex, but offers enormous opportunities for innovation and growth. But which program is right for your project? What do reviewers really look for? How can artificial intelligence help with the creation of project outlines?

On 26 February, EDIH Hamburg is organizing a workshop on funding programmes, funding, project submission and tips on best practices. In our two-hour event, we will clarify the main challenges of public funding and explain the strategies for the optimal design of applications.

The workshop is aimed at companies of all sizes, start-ups, academic or research institutions and representatives of public administration. This is the first in a series of workshops that we have planned for 2026.

You will learn this in the workshop:

  • Which are the central funding institutions and programs at European, national and local level?
  • How do you create the basis for a convincing application with a structured checklist?
  • What advantages and challenges arise from the use of artificial intelligence in the application process?
  • How do you create a successful project outline? Best practices from the perspective of an experienced reviewer.

Participation
The workshop lasts two hours and will be held as a hybrid event. You have the option of registering for either in-person or online participation.

  • Suitable for start-ups, companies and specialists from science, research and public administration.
  • February 26, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m., Digital Hub, Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457, 1st floor, room “Garage”. The link for online participation will be sent after registration.
  • The maximum number of participants for the face-to-face event is limited to 15.
  • Speaker: Rumyana Al-Ubaydi (ARIC/EDIH Hamburg)
  • Guest speaker: Dr. Susanne Svensdotter, PhD in turbomachinery engineering with an MBA and over 25 years of experience in research and development in the aerospace and energy sectors. Currently working as an independent expert, chairwoman of supervisory boards and consultant.
  • The workshop will be held in German and English.

This format is used as part of the EDIH Hamburg with the support of the EU and IFB Hamburg. #EDIHhamburg

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The funding landscape is complex, but offers enormous opportunities for innovation and growth. But which program is right for your project? What do reviewers really look for? How can artificial intelligence help in creating project outlines?

On February 26, EDIH Hamburg is organizing a workshop on funding programs, grants, project submissions, and best practices. In our two-hour event, we will clarify the key challenges of public funding and explain strategies for optimally structuring applications.

The workshop is suitable for companies of all sizes, startups, academic or research institutions, as well as representatives of public administration. This is the first in a series of workshops planned for 2026.

What you will learn in the workshop:

– Which are the key funding institutions and programs at the European, national, and local levels?

– How do you create the foundation for a convincing application using a structured checklist?

– What are the advantages and challenges of using artificial intelligence in the grant application process?

– How does a successful project outline look? Best practices from the perspective of an experienced reviewer.

Participation
The workshop lasts two hours and will be held as a hybrid event. You can register for either in-person or online participation.

– Suitable for startups, companies, and representatives from academia, research, and public administration.

– February 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Digital Hub, Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457 Hamburg, 1st floor, “Garage” room. The link for online participation will be sent after registration.

– Maximum participation for the in-person event is limited to 15 participants.

– The workshop will be conducted in German and English.

– Speaker: Rumyana Al-Ubaydi (ARIC/EDIH Hamburg)

– Guest Speaker: Dr. Susanne Svensdotter (PhD in Turbomachinery Engineering with an MBA and over 25 years of experience in research and development in the aerospace and energy sectors. Currently an independent expert, chair of supervisory boards, and consultant).

This format is offered by EDIH Hamburg with support from the EU and IFB Hamburg.

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