Senior Innovation Consultant – Norwegian Grant Schemes

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We are looking for a Senior Innovation Consultant to strengthen our Norwegian team. This role focuses on leading successful funding applications to grant schemes under the Norwegian Research Council, ENOVA and others. You will act as a trusted advisor for clients, managing the entire grant process — from ideation and application to approval and final reporting — while also supporting business development and mentoring colleagues.

What are you going to do?

Your mission is to secure funding for groundbreaking Norwegian innovation projects by:

Leading and authoring winning applications to national funding schemes.
Guiding clients through the full lifecycle of funding projects.
Building lasting relationships with clients through expertise and commercial drive.
Supporting the growth of PNO Innovation by sharing knowledge and elevating team performance.

Identify and assess funding opportunities aligned with clients’ innovation projects.
Lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals to national funding bodies.
Manage the full grant process, including budgeting, consortium coordination, and reporting.
Advise clients on funding strategies and positioning to maximize success rates.

Engage with stakeholders across industry, academia, and government.
Support business development by building strong client relationships and expanding PNO’s network.
Share expertise and mentor junior consultants within the team.

Do you have any questions about this position? I’d love to tell you more about it! Please contact me.

What do we offer you?

Competitive salary in the range of 850,000 – 1,000,000 NOK, depending on experience.
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects shaping Norway’s innovation landscape.
A dynamic, international work environment with leading experts in funding and innovation.

Professional growth and leadership opportunities in a European market leader.
Flexibility and autonomy to shape your role and contribute at senior level.

About you

Extensive experience in grant proposal writing, with a proven track record of successful applications.
Strong familiarity with schemes from the Norwegian Research Council, ENOVA, and related programs.
Technical/scientific background (engineering, natural sciences, energy, renewables, etc.).
Master’s degree required, PhD preferred.

Experience from a research organization, university, or innovative private company.
Strong communication skills both in English and Norwegian, able to engage and advise clients with confidence.
Commercial mindset with ability to develop client relationships and win projects.
Flexibility to also contribute to other national and European schemes if necessary.

About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.