Trend 2000 Ltd.

Trend 2000 was established in 1997 with a core mission to develop and commercialise the results of European research projects. With over 30 years of experience, the company provides a comprehensive and tailored approach to effective innovation, helping clients set and achieve their innovation targets. They offer bespoke training programmes, support and mentoring for proposal writers, pre-evaluation and editorial services, and preparation of budgets for research proposals.

Trend 2000 also provides project management training, strategy development, and technology reviews to help small companies maintain a lead in the global economy. The company works through a network of Associates across Europe, offering extensive support programmes that address all aspects of the research community. Their services include intensive coaching of researcher managers, planning for future framework programmes, project portfolio management, and impact life cycle management.

They also specialise in talent development, offering courses for doctoral schools and training for fellow recruitment and supervisory practice. Trend 2000 supports researchers in preparing and writing excellent proposals for Horizon Europe, acting as partners or coordinators. They offer training, coaching, and proposal reviews and editing services to enhance the chances of successful evaluation.

Post-award services include project coordination advice, project management training, and exploitation/IP training and workshops. They also provide 'Post-Post Award' solutions such as business planning training and fund-raising support to ensure projects thrive beyond EC financing.