Kostan Consultancy & Innovation (KCI) is a specialised consulting firm focused on supporting innovative SMEs, particularly deep-tech startups, in securing funding for research, development, and commercialisation of advanced technologies. KCI provides end-to-end services covering project concept development, proposal writing, partner matchmaking, and support in project implementation.
KCI has strong expertise in both national and centralised EU funding programmes, including Horizon Europe, Eurostars-Eureka, and the EIC Pre-Accelerator, as well as Croatian funding schemes administered by HAMAG-BICRO and other government bodies. KCI works closely with clients to define high-impact R&D concepts, align them with funding priorities, and structure competitive project proposals.
With a background in engineering and innovation management, KCI combines technical understanding with a strong commercial focus, ensuring that supported projects have clear market potential and scalability. The firm has successfully supported multiple startups and technology companies across sectors such as AI, manufacturing, agri-tech, and energy, helping them secure significant non-dilutive funding.
In addition to EU programmes, KCI is increasingly active in supporting access to UK innovation funding (e.g. Innovate UK) and fostering cross-border R&D collaborations between Croatian and UK organisations. Through its network of industry and academic partners, KCI acts as a bridge between innovation ecosystems, enabling the development of impactful, internationally competitive projects.
KCI has strong expertise in both national and centralised EU funding programmes, including Horizon Europe, Eurostars-Eureka, and the EIC Pre-Accelerator, as well as Croatian funding schemes administered by HAMAG-BICRO and other government bodies. KCI works closely with clients to define high-impact R&D concepts, align them with funding priorities, and structure competitive project proposals.
With a background in engineering and innovation management, KCI combines technical understanding with a strong commercial focus, ensuring that supported projects have clear market potential and scalability. The firm has successfully supported multiple startups and technology companies across sectors such as AI, manufacturing, agri-tech, and energy, helping them secure significant non-dilutive funding.
In addition to EU programmes, KCI is increasingly active in supporting access to UK innovation funding (e.g. Innovate UK) and fostering cross-border R&D collaborations between Croatian and UK organisations. Through its network of industry and academic partners, KCI acts as a bridge between innovation ecosystems, enabling the development of impactful, internationally competitive projects.