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Urban biodiversity monitoring
3 matching grants
92% match
LIFE Strategic Nature Projects
LIFE Programme · €5M – €15M
Deadline in 12 days
87% match
Biodiversa+ joint call
Horizon Europe
Deadline in 5 weeks
81% match
Interreg Central Europe
Interreg
Deadline in 3 months
01Our mission
What if public funding were easier to put to work?
The public funding landscape is brimming with opportunity, but it often feels like a complex maze for innovators.
GrantHive brings the right grants, experienced funding experts, and a clear path forward into one place — so ambitious work can move ahead.
Why we built this
The opportunity is there.
The path should be clearer.
- in EU grants go unclaimed each year
- €2.4B
- of eligible SMEs receive public funding
- 18%
- hours companies spend searching and applying per year
- 200+
Sources: European Central Bank (SAFE Survey); European Court of Auditors; GrantHive Market Research
02The platform
A better way
to apply.
GrantHive streamlines the funding process for everyone involved, from the first search to the next confident step.
01 / Discover
Find the grants
that fit.Our AI analyzes your project and matches you with the most relevant grants in seconds.
02 / Connect
Move forward
with an expert.Connect with experienced grant consultants who can guide you through the application process.
03 / Progress
Keep the whole
picture in view.Track your applications and stay informed when new opportunities match your criteria.
03Built for both sides
One network.
More possibility.
A simple process for grant seekers and funding experts alike.
For grant seekers
- 01
Create your profile
Tell us about your project and funding needs in just a few minutes.
- 02
Get AI matches
See grants that fit your project without searching thousands of calls yourself.
- 03
Connect with experts
Find experienced consultants who can help with your application.
- 04
Apply with confidence
Move ahead with expert guidance and a clearer funding strategy.
For funding experts
- 01
Build your profile
Showcase your expertise and the projects you can support.
- 02
Receive requests
Hear from grant seekers who need your specific expertise.
- 03
Provide guidance
Help clients with grant research, writing, and strategy.
- 04
Grow your practice
Build your consulting business while helping new ideas succeed.
Grant matching
A clearer route to your next opportunity.
Share your project context and let GrantHive screen it against relevant public funding opportunities.
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Practical funding intelligence, without losing the plot.
One useful read each week on public funding, calls, and policy signals for founders, researchers, and operators.
From the blog
Latest notes.
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Should Public Grant Data Be Open by Default?
Taxpayer money supports public funding programs, yet the information sits behind manual, clunky web portals in Germany. We need a modern, open-data-driven approach to make this data accessible for everyone.
13 May 2026
The Startup Financial Engine: Why Sometimes Tax Credit Beats Grants
Secure a 35% tax credit for your startup R&D with the Forschungszulage. Build an effective funding strategy through rigorous, systematic documentation.