AAVANZ is a Lisbon-based innovation consultancy firm founded in 2009, specializing in the design, development, and management of Research and Innovation (R&I) projects across Europe and beyond. The company works closely with startups, SMEs, and larger organizations to help transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions through strategic planning, funding acquisition, and technical project coordination. With extensive experience in European funding frameworks such as Horizon Europe, ESA ARTES, and national programs like PT2020 and PRR, AAVANZ provides end-to-end support, from proposal writing and business modeling to intellectual property strategies and exploitation planning. Its multidisciplinary team brings decades of combined expertise in diverse technological fields including ICT, aerospace, energy, environment, transport, security, and health. AAVANZ is recognized for its strategic and hands-on approach to innovation, particularly in supporting deep-tech ventures and high-potential research initiatives.