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Innovation is true progress
when vision meets adoption and drives impact​

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Funding innovation that lasts

From innovation to competitiveness

Buzzing in the EU bubble and globally active, we offer side by side boutique support to access and manage EU grants, building upon a   cross-sector strategic intelligence, and through a human-centred approach connecting knowledge, public and private sectors, and people. 

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What we do

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Building

Conducting sector & positioning target research Activating stakeholders in customised networks, across sectors Mapping strategic grant intelligence Strengthening key institutional relations Utilising the electronic Funding & Tenders Portal and Interreg directories to perform direct European Commission grant screening tasks

Growing

Transferring tailored strategic skills to internal teams Deep-diving industry research, risk assessment & market signals identification Driving commercial market exploitation, replication & scalable upscaling Empowering long-term client autonomy in complex European & global contexts

Securing & Managing grants through their lifecycle

Designing consortia, writing proposals, budgeting actions & submitting projects Coordinating end-to-end projects & teams Budget controlling from proposal to end-phase reporting support Strategising & executing communication & dissemination

Empowering Ecosystems, Cultivating Excellence

We partner with diverse innovation ecosystems to elevate their potential. By developing customised digital tools and fostering a robust EU and international project culture, we equip your target audience with the strategic skills, mindsets, and frameworks needed to thrive on the global stage.
Area policies

We Operate Where EU Policy Meets Market Opportunity and Innovation

Engaging across EU institutions, consortia, industry and research networks, we contribute to the shaping, alignment and deployment of mission-driven initiatives.

Urban Innovation and Sustainable Development
  • Smart Cities & Urban Innovation – Local Digital Twins & smart mobility (EU Mission: Cities).
  • Automotive & Mobility Industry – Zero-emission transport (Sustainable & Smart Mobility Strategy).
  • Social Innovation – Citizen-led urban co-design (New European Bauhaus).
  • Tourism & Territorial Development – Data-driven tourism (EU Transition Pathway for Tourism).
Environment, Resilience, Energy and Blue Transition
  • Sustainability, NBS and Environment – Ecosystem restoration (EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030).
  • Biodiversity & Environmental Projects – Air & water monitoring (Zero Pollution Action Plan).
  • NGOs & Civil Society Organisations – Grassroots climate action (European Climate Pact).
  • Applied Economics & Economic Institutions – Circular economy models (Circular Economy Action Plan).
Industrial & Strategic Autonomy
  • Start-ups, SMEs & Strategic Positioning – Deep-tech scale-ups (EU Net-Zero Industry Act).
  • Public-Private Partnerships – Consortia for critical tech (Critical Raw Materials Act).
  • EU Funding Intelligence & Foresight – Strategic funding capture (Innovation Fund & STEP).
  • Innovation Ecosystems & Partnerships – Resilient EU value chains (New European Innovation Agenda).
Health & Life Sciences Innovation
  • Healthcare & Digital Innovation – Telemedicine & e-health records (European Health Data Space).
  • Scientific Research & Data Science – Biomedical big data analytics (EU Mission: Cancer).
  • Urban Innovation & Wellbeing – Active ageing & One Health (EU Green Deal).
  • Social Enterprise & Non-profit Sector – Community socio-medical care (Social Economy Action Plan).
Digital & AI Transformation
  • Digital & AI Transformation – Predictive AI & data governance (EU AI Act).
  • Cybersecurity & Digital Policy – IT compliance & risk management (NIS 2 / Cyber Resilience Act).
  • Public Sector & Institutions – Public Administration digitisation (Interoperable Europe Act).
  • Education & Training TS – AI literacy & workforce reskilling (Digital Education Action Plan).
Single Market
  • Public Affairs & Institutional Relations – Regulatory monitoring (Single Market Enforcement Taskforce).
  • Policy & Governance Communication – EU standards communication (New Consumer Agenda).
  • Brand & Project Positioning DB – Competitive positioning within the EU (EU Industrial Strategy).
  • Academia & Research – Market integration & antitrust studies (European Research Area).
Culture and Heritage
  • Culture & Creative Industries – Transnational audiovisual production (Creative Europe).
  • Creative, Multimedia & Cultural Industries – Immersive tech for heritage (EIT Culture & Creativity).
  • Publishing, Editorial & Multimedia – Digital copyright protection (European Media Freedom Act).
  • Publishing & Media – Media pluralism & digital archiving (Media & Audiovisual Action Plan).
Civil Security for Society (Non-Defense)
  • Project Management & DECO – Disaster communication & security projects (Horizon Europe Cluster 3).
  • Training, Cooperation & Capacity Building – Cross-border civil protection (EU Civil Protection Mechanism).
  • Media & Communication Industry – Countering disinformation (EU Code of Practice on Disinformation).
  • Events & International Conferences – Risk-prevention panels (European Disaster Risk Reduction Framework).

EU Funding Strategy for Innovators

Navigate the complexity of the European funding landscape with a strategic, insider perspective.

We decode institutional priorities, policy signals, and evaluation dynamics to position your innovation where decisions are made – turning access barriers into entry points.

Just like a hive, our work is grounded on four key concepts:

  • Results Driven
  • Proven Expertise
  • Comprehensive Support
  • Strong International Network

Meet Our team

Daniela Bavuso

Co-founder, Strategic Partnerships Expert

Paphos, CY

Daniela is experienced in connecting EU and non-EU innovation ecosystems, fostering strategic relationships between projects, institutions, policymakers and industry stakeholders. She is an expert in EU strategic funding, innovation intelligence, ecosystem positioning, project management and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Clara Marrone

Co-founder, Project Manager

Milano, IT

Clara is a passionate Project and Operations Manager experienced in the fields of innovation, health and scientific research, creative industries, sustainability. She specializes in project design, management and grants management and controlling. More than anything, she loves to bring a pragmatic and strategic lens to ideas, all along the projects’ journey.

Tania Sanna

Co-founder, Communication Expert

Athens, GR

Tania is a Communication expert specialised in EU-funded projects, strategic communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement. She is experienced in transforming complex topics into accessible content, designing outreach strategies, and supporting training and capacity-building activities across international and multidisciplinary environments.

Get In Touch

Reach out to our team and discover
how collaboration can transform
vision into sustainable innovation

Daniela Bavuso

Paphos, CY

daniela@thehivebureau.com

+39 3468710713 / +357 97412610

Clara Marrone

Milano, IT

clara@thehivebureau.com

+39 347 7906227

Tania Sanna

Athens, GR

tania@thehivebureau.com

+39 3492956439 / +30 6941540749