Advice & Support

Consultancy for International Projects

Are you active in the cultural, artistic, educational or social sector – as a public institution, NGO or independent professional?

Are you aiming to expand internationally, strengthen partnerships, or develop innovative interdisciplinary projects?

Do you want to unlock new funding opportunities while ensuring that your projects create lasting impact and sustainable growth?

SH|RN Consultancy supports organisations and professionals who are ready to move from ambition to implementation – strategically, efficiently and successfully.

From Idea to Fully Developed International Project

We provide expert guidance across the full project cycle: from idea development and international networking to funding acquisition, quality management and long-term sustainability.

We have successfully initiated, implemented, managed and evaluated numerous international projects across diverse sectors and funding frameworks.

We view project funding not as an end in itself, but as a strategic catalyst for long-term organisational development and innovation. Our role is to help you transform creative ideas into viable project concepts that meet the priorities, policies and technical requirements of relevant funding bodies.

Our support includes:

  • Structuring strong, fundable project concepts
    Applying proven project cycle management tools (e.g. Logical Framework Approach)
  • Designing sustainability and scaling strategies from the very beginning
  • Identifying and engaging the right international partners
  • Building resilient networks that strengthen your project’s impact and success 

Quality Development Through Strategic Process Facilitation

High-quality projects do not emerge by chance. They are the result of well-designed processes, clear methodologies and active stakeholder engagement.

We help you embed quality into both your project design and implementation. This ensures that your initiatives are not only innovative but also practical, efficient and relevant to real needs.

Together with you and your team, we:

Define participatory criteria for good practice

  • Establish clear quality assurance and monitoring mechanisms
    Introduce practical self-evaluation tools
  • Strengthen your capacity to report convincingly to funders, partners and donors
  • Facilitate organisational learning and continuous improvement

Our approach empowers your organisation to manage quality independently – during and beyond the project lifecycle.

From Project Concept to Successful Funding Application

Navigating the complex landscape of European and international funding programmes requires specialised expertise.

We provide targeted support to help you identify the most suitable funding opportunities and develop competitive applications that stand out.

Our services include:

  • Mapping relevant EU and international funding programmes
  • Aligning project objectives, activities and outcomes with funding priorities
  • Developing coherent work plans, budgets and sustainability strategies
  • Reviewing proposal consistency, relevance and technical compliance
  • Leading or co-managing the full application process if required