Success Stories from our Global network

“Crowdhelix were incredibly helpful in the preparation of our H2020 proposal, assisting us to bring a diverse consortium together and build a convincing commercialisation plan. The impact Manager we worked with was particularly professional and supportive through the writing process.”

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

“Crowdhelix successfully profiled and connected us to a Research Technology Organisation in Italy that was leading a Horizon 2020 proposal in ICT. That proposal has subsequently been funded and we plan to start work in October. We look forward to starting this project and building new collaborative networks in this exciting area of innovation, thanks to Crowdhelix.”

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

"As a new RTO member of the Crowdhelix platform, we participated in one of the brokerage and capacity building events last year to help prepare for a proposal that Antwerp was looking to lead. We are pleased to report that some new connections were made at at this event (which we built into the proposal) and the proposal recently passed the first stage application process with the EC. We are now working with Crowdhelix and others to prepare and submit a full stage 2 proposal."

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

“Since joining Crowdhelix only within the last year, Sabanci University has since been matched to join 2 new consortiums (in the areas of social sciences and innovation support) which have led to 2 new proposals being submitted which are currently under evaluation. The new connections we have made since joining the platform have helped us raise our visibility and showcase our areas of excellence.”

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

“We are grateful to Crowdhelix by providing a support letter to our ERA Chair application which was subsequently funded and through which we have recently joined the platform. We look forward to working across its extensive network to explore new relationships and value chains for research and innovation.”

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

"We submitted our first post offering our expertise for the Green Deal Call. We were then quickly connected with a consortium and have since joined a newly formed proposal. Many thanks to the Crowdhelix platform for enabling us to showcase our capabilities and making a connection which has led to this successful outcome."

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

"I would like to thank Crowdhelix for assisting us with a large- scale (10M Euro) Blue Growth proposal. The assistance and facilitation provided by Crowdhelix helped us find expertise which contributed to the impact acceleration of the proposal. I’m delighted to report that this proposal has now been funded by the European Commission, whilst also scoring full marks (5/5) for Impact and ranking, in first place, as the top proposal for this call."

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

“Many thanks to Crowdhelix for helping me prepare and submit a MSCA COFUND application last year. I'm delighted to report that this proposal - in advanced materials and advanced manufacturing- has now been awarded by the European Commission. This project will be a game-changer for our institution, and will provide us with an additional mechanism to attract excellent researchers (globally) to the Gazi University which will help us enhance our visibility, connectivity and impacts in advanced and additive manufacturing."

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

"Last year I submitted a post on the Crowdhelix platform hoping that our expertise in nature-based solutions might be of interest to consortia working on decarbonisation calls. Soon after the post was published, we were contacted by a Crowdhelix member from Slovenia who invited us to join their consortium for a call on carbon-neutral cities. We are delighted to confirm that our proposal has recently been awarded the funding & we look forward to starting the project later this year. On behalf of our research centre, I would like to thank Crowdhelix for helping us to make this vital connection."

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center

"IISPV found its first match on the Crowdhelix platform only a couple of months after we joined the network. We responded to a partner search posted by a Crowdhelix member from Turkey who was looking to complete their consortium for the EU Joint Programme - Neurodegenerative Disease Research Call. After a quick email exchange, we were invited to join their consortium and submitted the proposal together at the beginning of March. We would like to thank Crowdhelix for facilitating this connection and supporting our efforts to increase IISPV's participation in international projects."

Professor Fazilet Vardar, Director of SUNUM-Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center