About - Who I am
Hello,
I am Samy Strola, expert consultant in Research & Innovation European projects.
Passionate about technological innovation, I accompanied numerous R&D projects over the past 15 years aimed at developing and implementing disruptive products and strategies.
Former Researcher in Physics, I worked in public and private organizations in Italy, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France.
I progressively evolved towards project management, grant writing and funding management, with a clear focus on technological and innovation themes.
I focus on sustainability aspects with direct application in different domains such as environmental, nature-based solutions, soil pollution, green transition, low-carbon energies, materials science and healthcare.
Since September 2021, I operate as Independent Expert Consultant in Research & Innovation Projects proposing services for Innovation Funding & Grant Writing and Management of International Projects and Consortia.
Moreover, I am Scientific Expert for the Industrial Competitive Research and Social Development at MIUR Italy, Scientific Evaluator for several EU and National calls (AAL 2021 - Active Assisted Living Programme, EIT Manufacturing Call 2022, EIT UM Call 2024), Reviewer for Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, The Journal of Biomedical Optics, Royal Society of Chemistry Advances, Scientific Reports Nature Publishing Group.
In 2024, I have co-funded the EcoLife Alliance: a non-profit association (law 1901) that aim at co-designing innovative approaches in and for sustainability and to promote greener practices for all life science players, from academics to pharma, biotech or medical device industry.
Curious by nature and thirsty for knowledge, I will be glad to help you.
PROPOSAL WRITING
Crafting winning proposals aligned with EU funding priorities, ensuring clarity, compliance, and maximum impact.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Delivering seamless project coordination, from initiation to final reporting, while meeting EU compliance standards.
STRATEGIC ADVISORY
Helping you align your project idea and business goals with the right funding opportunities for long-term success.
CONSORTIUM BUILDING
Connecting you with the right partners and networks to strengthen your project’s credibility and reach.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Providing training and resources to empower your team in navigating EU funding processes.
Tailored expertise for your success
I provide strategic guidance and hands-on support to help organizations unlock their full potential in EU funding, project management, and sustainable innovation. My approach emphasizes environmentally conscious strategies, promoting the adoption of circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and climate-friendly solutions to ensure long-term impact and alignment with global sustainability goals.
What you'll gain
Increased success rate
Maximize your chances of securing EU funding.
Efficient processes
Save time and resources with streamlined workflows and ad hoc tools.
Valuable partnerships
Build strong networks to drive impactful and forward-thinking projects.
Compliance assurance
Navigate EU requirements and regulations with confidence.
Maximising project impact
The dissemination and exploitation of project results are crucial to measuring the true impact of your project and paving the way for their implementation.
I support projects in developing effective valorisation strategies by:
-
Highlighting scientific impacts (e.g., publications, communications), pedagogical outcomes (e.g., PhD theses, trainings), and technological advancements (e.g., patents, commercialization).
-
Driving social improvements (e.g., enhanced quality of life), economic benefits (e.g., innovative manufacturing methods), and ensuring sustainability through long-term impact planning.
-
Implementing European Commission tools such as the Horizon Results Booster, Innovation Radar, Key Exploitable Results, OpenAIRE, and FAIR data management.
Discover the projects
e-FabRIC is a European project that aimed at developing an innovative broad-spectrum antiviral therapy to combat new emerging infectious diseases with pandemic potential, particularly those caused by viruses of the Sarbecovirus family.
Services provided:
Proposal Writing & Project Management (ongoing)
More projects coming soon!