Led proposal writing, developing a clear narrative and structuring the application around the call’s evaluation criteria.
SME-RISE aims to strength the competitiveness of SMEs in the drone sector, with a focus on Portugal, Greece and Cyprus, by bridging the gap between technical expertise and business development skills.
Through a tailored vocational education and training (VET) curriculum, VR-based training, a practical guidebook and an online business platform, SME-RISE supports drone entrepreneurs in developing viable business models, improving their skills and growing their businesses.
Future Needs authored the successful Erasmus+ proposal and now leads the development of an online business platform, as well as the project’s communication, dissemination and exploitation activities. We also contribute to the drone business curriculum and guidebook.
Identified the relevant funding call and aligned the project concept with its objectives and requirements
Brought together the consortium and coordinated partner contributions throughout proposal development.
Led proposal writing, developing a clear narrative and structuring the application around the call’s evaluation criteria.
Engaging stakeholders through co-creation workshops to identify needs and challenges in the drone sector and inform practical training solutions.
Created the project’s visual identity, including its logo, website, brochure, Office and deliverable templates, ensuring consistent branding across all project activities.
Managing the project’s website, social media, newsletters, press releases, videos and public campaigns to engage SMEs and drone entrepreneurs.
Developing a strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability and uptake of project results, including future platform updates and opportunities for commercial and academic exploitation.
Leading the development of an online business platform and contributing to educational materials, equipping drone SMEs and entrepreneurs with practical tools to develop viable business models.
Future Needs authored the successful Erasmus+ proposal, bringing together European partners to address the gap between technical expertise and business development skills in the drone sector.
Future Needs faciliated a co-creation workshop at Airspace World 2026 in Lisbon, gathering industry insights to inform project’s capacity-building activities and online business platform.
Future Needs developed project’s visual identity and website, establishing a consistent and recognisable brand across all project communication channels.