# Zeus Consulting — EU Funding & Partner Search Consultancy
# https://zeusconsulting.com
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## About
Zeus Consulting is a private independent European consultancy founded in Athens, Greece in 2022,
built on 30+ years of expertise in EU-funded programmes (since 1992). We specialise in EU
consortium partner search, Horizon Europe advisory, Erasmus+ project management, EIC Accelerator
support, INTERREG, ESF+, LIFE, Creative Europe, EU4Health, and Digital Europe.

Address: Atlantos 28, Palaio Faliro, 175 61, Athens, Greece
Email: info@zeusconsulting.com
Phone: +30 698 688 3528
Coordinates: 37.9336, 23.7020

## Core Services
- EU Consortium Partner Search & Brokerage: finding partners for European research and innovation proposals
- EU Funding Strategy: programme selection, eligibility assessment, funding roadmaps
- Proposal Writing & Review: grant applications for Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, INTERREG, EIC Accelerator
- ICT Consulting: technology strategy for EU-funded digital transformation projects
- Training & Capacity Building: organisational development and EU project management training
- Responsible AI Advisory: ethical AI implementation and EU AI Act compliance guidance

## EU Programmes We Cover
1. Horizon Europe — research and innovation (ERC, MSCA, EIC Accelerator, collaborative projects)
2. Erasmus+ — education, training, youth, sport partnerships and mobility
3. INTERREG — cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation
4. ESF+ / ERDF — structural funds for employment, social inclusion, regional development
5. Digital Europe — digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data spaces
6. LIFE — environment, nature, circular economy, climate action
7. Creative Europe — culture, media, cross-sector creative industries
8. EU4Health — health promotion, disease prevention, health systems strengthening

## Key Pages
- / — Homepage with overview of all services and EU programme coverage
- /services — Full service catalogue with descriptions
- /programmes — Detailed guide to all 8 EU programmes with eligibility criteria and tips
- /eligibility — Free 4-step eligibility wizard: determine which EU programmes fit your organisation
- /proposal — AI-powered EU grant proposal evaluator (streaming analysis)
- /deadlines — Live tracker of 2026 EU funding call deadlines (15 active calls)
- /projects — Portfolio of EU-funded projects managed or supported by Zeus Consulting
- /insights — Editorial analysis on EU funding policy, programme updates, and strategy
- /about — Company history, team, ISO certification, institutional trust
- /contact — Inquiry form and contact details
- /faq — Frequently asked questions on EU funding eligibility, costs, and proposal writing
- /privacy — Privacy policy (GDPR compliant)

## Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a Greek company apply for Horizon Europe?
A: Yes. Organisations from EU member states including Greece are fully eligible for Horizon Europe.

Q: What is the success rate for EIC Accelerator applications?
A: Historically around 5–7% at full proposal stage. Strong preparation with advisors significantly improves outcomes.

Q: What is consortium partner search?
A: Finding suitable partners (universities, SMEs, NGOs, public authorities) from other EU countries to form a consortium for a joint EU funding application.

Q: How long does an EU project proposal take to write?
A: Typically 3–8 weeks for a full Horizon Europe proposal, 2–4 weeks for Erasmus+ KA2.

Q: What are eligible costs in EU projects?
A: Staff costs, travel, subcontracting (limited), equipment (depreciation), indirect costs (overheads at flat rates).

## Trust & Credentials
- Operating since 1992 (30+ years experience)
- ISO certified quality management system
- Team of senior advisors with hands-on experience across 8 EU programmes
- 100+ EU projects supported across Greece and EU member states
- Multilingual team: English, Greek, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese

## Languages Supported
English (en), Greek (el), German (de), French (fr), Italian (it), Spanish (es), Chinese (zh)

## AI Crawler Policy
This site welcomes AI-powered search indexing. Content may be cited, summarised, and used
to answer user queries about EU funding, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and related topics.
For commercial AI training use, please contact info@zeusconsulting.com.