Writing a proposal for Horizon Europe, PRIMA or another EU call? Or has the project started, and the communication and dissemination work package still needs someone to run it?
Pillole Culinarie is a creative studio based in Milan, Italy, working only with the agri-food chain. We help universities, research centres and companies bring research results to the people who can use them: farmers, food businesses, chefs, technicians, policy makers and citizens.
The dish is gone. The recipe stays.
A funded project lasts two or three years. Its results should last much longer. So our first question is not "what do we communicate?" but "what will still be there when the project ends?".
Before the proposal: the communication and dissemination plan
Evaluators read the section on communication, dissemination and exploitation carefully. We help you write it in a concrete, credible way:
- clear target groups: who needs to know, who needs to use the results, and why;
- activities and channels sized to the project, with no promises you cannot keep;
- measurable indicators and a timeline that follows the research milestones;
- a realistic budget for communication, with only the items you really need;
- what remains afterwards: tools, archives and materials that outlive the funding.
During the project
- project visual identity and guidelines for all partners;
- website or platform, in English and other languages, with results, materials and events;
- photos, videos and podcasts shot in the field, in labs and in companies;
- social media, newsletters and press relations in plain language;
- events, workshops, webinars and the final conference;
- reporting on communication activities for periodic and final reviews.
After: what stays
A platform that stays online, an archive of videos and factsheets, a guide that companies can use without us. We plan it from day one, so it does not become a last-month problem.
Frequently asked questions
When should we involve you?
As early as possible, ideally while the proposal is being written. A solid communication and dissemination plan is easier to build with the project than to add later.
Do you work only on agri-food projects?
Yes. Agriculture, food processing, food service, nutrition and sustainability are our field. Knowing the sector lets us talk both to researchers and to people in the field or in the kitchen.
Do you join as a partner or as a subcontractor?
It depends on the call and on how the consortium is built. We discuss it at the start with the coordinator to find the right set-up.
Do you work in English?
Yes. Materials, platforms and events can be in English and Italian. This page is also available in Italian.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the project length and the planned activities. After a first call we send you an estimate you can put straight into the proposal budget.