Grants8

Grants8: The AI Co-Pilot for Defence & Dual-Use Innovation Funding

Grants8 is an advanced AI-powered SaaS platform designed to de-risk and accelerate the complex lifecycle of non-dilutive funding for the Defence and Security ecosystem.

For innovative startups, SMEs, and corporate R&D teams in the Defence and Dual-Use sectors, navigating the public funding landscape is a high-stakes, resource-intensive battle. The grant ecosystem - from the European Defence Fund (EDF) and Horizon Europe to NATO’s DIANA and national procurement programs - is notoriously complex, bureaucratic, and highly competitive.

Traditional methods of manual research and expensive consultancy are no longer sufficient. Grants8 provides the critical advantage.

We are the "FinTech for R&D Financing," transforming the entire grant-winning workflow into an intelligent, streamlined, and secure process.

How We Empower the Defence & Security Ecosystem

Our platform is an end-to-end solution that gives you back hundreds of hours, allowing your technical teams to focus on development and your leadership to focus on strategy.

1. Proactive, AI-Powered Opportunity Matching

The Defence and Dual-Use space is not about finding more grants; it’s about finding the right ones. Our platform moves beyond simple keyword filters:

• Deep Contextual Matching: Our AI engine understands the nuances of your technology (e.g., C4ISR, cybersecurity, advanced materials, quantum).
• Dual-Use Identification: We specialize in identifying non-obvious, high-value opportunities by cross-referencing civilian (Horizon Europe) and defence (EDF) work programs, finding the perfect "dual-use" calls.
• Proactive Alerts: You onboard your project once. Our AI monitors the entire landscape 24/7 and proactively pushes perfectly matched opportunities to you.

2. AI Co-Pilot for Accelerated Proposal Writing

Winning an EDF or Horizon Europe proposal requires a compelling, compliant, and perfectly structured narrative.

• AI Writing Assistant: Our Co-Pilot is trained on successful grant applications. It helps your team draft sections, answer complex questions, and align your project's impact with the call's objectives.
• Reduce Complexity: We turn the 100-page "call for proposal" document into an actionable, step-by-step writing plan, significantly reducing the administrative burden.
• Enterprise-Grade Security: We understand the sensitivity of defence-related IP. Our platform is built with enterprise-grade security, ensuring your innovative ideas remain confidential throughout the entire workflow.

3. Strategic Consortium Building (Roadmap Feature)

A strong consortium is often the single most important factor in winning large European grants.

• AI Partner Finder: Our upcoming AI-powered module will analyze past project data, institutional strengths, and partner networks to suggest ideal consortium partners (SMEs, research labs, universities, and corporate allies) from across Europe, helping you build a winning team.

Our Value Proposition for the Defence Week Audience

Grants8 is the essential tool for every stakeholder in the European tech sovereignty mission.

• For Startups & SMEs: We are your in-house funding expert. We dramatically increase your chances of success, extend your runway with non-dilutive cash, and accelerate your path from R&D to procurement.
• For Corporate Partners & Defence Contractors: Grants8 is a force multiplier. Use our platform to identify innovative startup partners, streamline your public-private partnership bids, and efficiently manage the grant applications for your internal innovation projects.
• For Investors (VCs & CVCs): We are your portfolio's de-risking tool. By equipping your companies with Grants8, you increase their capital efficiency, strengthen their valuation, and make them more resilient by diversifying their funding away from 100% equity.

We are here to build a stronger, more innovative European defence ecosystem by ensuring the best ideas get the funding they deserve.