European Grant Expert

Da Vinci Labs is a deep tech incubator based in Touraine (France), dedicated to supporting start-ups that use quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology to address major environmental challenges. We are seeking a European grant expert to reinforce our writing team As a European Grant Expert, you will prepare and submit responses to National and European project calls to obtain funding. We seek experienced writers with scientific knowledge alongside multiple verticals: health, environment, climate, physics, digital, AI, manufacturing, transportation

**GENERAL TASKS**:

- Assemble consortium and build project to answer specific calls for proposals
- Monitor National and European calls for our established partners
- Manage consortium during proposal writing
- Submit proposals on behalf of consortium partners
- Create, manage, and engage a network of potential partners at the European level
- Create a pipeline of projects, juggling with deadlines and instruments

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Experienced in European funding instruments (Horizon Europe, EIC) and understanding of the underlying mechanisms (budget, work plan) securing autonomy
- Excellent writing, storytelling, communication, and networking skills
- Technical, scientific, business, and financial analysis skills
- Competent in project management
- Ability to work with deadlines and maintain composure during intense final phases
- Professional proficiency in English is mandatory

**OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE**:

- You have an existing track record in raising public funding
- You truly enjoy writing about science and technology and deep tech is a world you would like to explore further
- Working under tight deadlines does not create stress for you
- You are detail-oriented while also appreciating the global vision of a project
- You speak French or want to learn it (but this won’t be a tiebreaker)

**WHAT DO WE OFFER**
- A dynamic environment focused on the latest technologies for an impact-driven job
- A dynamic environment in our offices in Tours. Remote work can be considered for senior profiles.
- An attractive salary package based on a retainer (CDI) and success-fee.

Status: Cadre

Work Location: In person