EU Grant Writer & Narrative Strategist (LEVAEBIO)

LEVAEBIO

We transform agricultural waste into sustainable bio-based leather alternatives for fashion and accessories.

EU Grant Writer & Narrative Strategist (Climate Tech / Bio-materials)

We are building Levaebio, a sustainable materials startup focused on next-generation bio-based leather alternatives derived from agro-waste and bio-binders.
We are looking for a skilled volunteer to develop compelling grant narratives and drive end-to-end application efforts for non-dilutive funding opportunities across Europe, particularly in climate tech, circular economy, and bio-material innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft high-quality grant applications and narratives (EIC, Horizon Europe, CBE, LIFE, etc.)
• Develop:
  • Problem statement
  • Innovation differentiation
  • Market opportunity
  • Environmental impact (CO₂ reduction, circularity)
• Translate technical concepts into clear, persuasive funding language
• Support creation of:
  • Pitch decks
  • Executive summaries
  • Concept notes
• Align applications with EU priorities (Green Deal, circular economy, sustainability)
• Take end-to-end ownership of grant applications, from concept to final submission
• Work on both:
  • Single-applicant grants (e.g., EIC Accelerator)
  • Consortium-based grants (e.g., Horizon Europe, CBE JU)
• Ensure compliance with grant guidelines, formats, and evaluation criteria
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen application quality and success probability
• Track submitted applications and iterate based on feedback or evaluation outcomes

Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in grant writing / startup fundraising content
• Strong writing and storytelling ability (especially for deep-tech or sustainability)
• Understanding of EU funding frameworks (EIC, Horizon, etc.) is a strong plus
• Ability to structure complex information clearly
• Detail-oriented, ownership-driven, and deadline-focused

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in international deep-tech fundraising
• Exposure to EU grant ecosystem and evaluation criteria
• Close collaboration with founder (25+ years industry experience)
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact sustainability venture

Minimum Hours per Week:

7-9 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months