IT Consultant – Public Funding for Innovation

Permanent employee, Full-time · France, Paris
37,000 - 40,000 € per year
Read job description in:
Job summary (Short promotional text)

We are looking for an IT Consultant to support our digital innovation clients in securing French and European public funding. You will analyse R&D projects in IT and deep tech, write high-quality proposals, and contribute to the development of innovation strategies in a fast-growing European consultancy.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below
Help innovative organisations shape, structure, and fund their digital R&D projects through high-quality analysis, proposal writing, and client support.
Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
  • Analyse IT and digital R&D projects (AI, cybersecurity, software, cloud, data).

  • Identify suitable public funding programmes (Bpifrance, Horizon Europe, EIC, CIR/CII).

  • Draft high-quality technical and scientific proposals.

  • Support clients in designing strong R&D and innovation strategies.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
  • Assist with project reporting and follow-up.

  • Contribute to internal knowledge development.

  • Collaborate with senior consultants across Europe.

  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and funding trends.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
  • PhD in a relevant digital/technical field (mandatory).

  • Excellent scientific and technical writing skills in French.

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex concepts.

  • Interest in digital technologies and innovation.

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)
  • Rigorous, reliable, detail-oriented.

  • Comfortable working with deadlines.

  • Professional English proficiency.

  • Experience in innovation or R&D (internship/alternance) is a plus.

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)
  • Work on high-tech digital innovation projects with real impact.

  • Rapid skill development in R&D funding and innovation strategy.

  • Hybrid working model and strong European collaboration.

  • Clear, structured career development opportunities.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and EU funding ecosystems.

  • Competitive salary: €37,000–€40,000 annual gross.

  • Attractive benefits: up to 1-month bonus, €12 meal vouchers (60% employer), 100% employer-paid health insurance, 50% Pass Navigo reimbursement.

  • Employee savings plan (additional details to follow).

About us
PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, 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, Germany, 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.
Job summary
Nous recherchons un Consultant IT pour analyser et structurer des projets R&D numériques et rédiger des propositions de financement françaises et européennes. Un doctorat est requis.
Vos tâches
Accompagner les organisations innovantes dans l’analyse et le financement de leurs projets R&D numériques.
Your tasks (in Bullets)
  • Analyser des projets R&D en technologies numériques.

  • Identifier les programmes de financement pertinents.

  • Rédiger des propositions scientifiques et techniques.

  • Soutenir les clients dans leur stratégie d’innovation.

Your tasks 2 (In max 4 bullets)
  • Participer au suivi et reporting des projets.

  • Contribuer au développement d’expertises internes.

  • Collaborer avec des experts européens.

  • Assurer une veille technologique et financement.

Votre profil
  • Doctorat dans un domaine numérique/technique (obligatoire).

  • Excellentes compétences rédactionnelles en français.

  • Forte capacité d’analyse et compréhension technique.

  • Intérêt pour les technologies numériques.

Your Profile (2nd part)
  • Rigueur, fiabilité, sens du détail.

  • Aisance avec les délais et priorités.

  • Anglais professionnel.

  • Expérience en R&D ou innovation appréciée.

Pourquoi nous ?
  • Projets technologiques de haut niveau avec impact concret.

  • Progression rapide en financement de l’innovation.

  • Culture de collaboration européenne.

  • Environnement hybride flexible et bienveillant.

About us
  • Rémunération compétitive : 37 000–40 000 € brut/an.

  • Avantages attractifs : bonus jusqu’à 1 mois, TR 12 € (60% employeur), mutuelle 100% employeur, 50% Pass Navigo.

  • Accès à l’épargne salariale (détails à venir).

  • Parcours d’évolution clair et structuré.

À propos de nous
PNO Innovation est le principal cabinet de conseil en innovation et financement en Europe. Grâce à notre expertise sectorielle, à nos outils d’IA générative et à plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans les subventions nationales et européennes, nous donnons vie aux bonnes idées.
PNO Innovation compte plus de 600 professionnels répartis dans plusieurs pays : Belgique, France, Grèce, Italie, Pays-Bas, Norvège, Portugal, Espagne et Royaume-Uni. Ce qui a commencé comme un projet étudiant est devenu un leader européen au service de l’impact durable.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for your interest in PNO Innovation! Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to recruitment@pno.group
Uploading document. Please wait.
Please add all mandatory information with a * to send your application.