Francesco Molinari is an international researcher and policy advisor with a 30-year working experience in R&D and innovation projects and programmes at the EU, national and regional levels

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Research & Innovation · Based in València

Francesco Molinari

Researcher, Consultant and Project Manager in Research & Innovation — with 30+ years supporting public authorities, universities and NGOs across Europe in EU funding, innovation policy, digital transformation and ethical AI.

EU proposal writing and grant management

AI for government and ethics

30+ years of experience supporting public authorities, universities and NGOs across Europe in EU funding, innovation policy, digital transformation and ethical AI. Based in València, Spain; available for consultancy, project management and speaking engagements.

Career at a Glance
30+
Years experience
20+
Top clients
EU
Wide reach
4
Languages
Innovation Policy Digital Government AI for Public Sector Innovative Public Procurement EU Projects
Recent and relevant assignments

Active Projects

How I work  – I combine hands‑on project management with policy analysis and stakeholder facilitation. Deliverables typically include concept notes, full proposals, work plans, procurement documents, training materials and evaluation reports.

• AI4Gov-X (Digital Europe)
Project Manager; AI curriculum for civil servants and government professionals (2025–today)
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• AI Secrett (Digital Europe)
Project Manager; AI curriculum for creative people in vertical industries (2025–today)
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• HuMUS (Horizon Europe)
Project Manager; coordination and support activities for cultural and social innovation (2023–2025)
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Highlights

Key Expertise & Services

Areas of Expertise

  • EU Proposals & Grant Management
  • Innovation Policy & Smart Specialisation
  • Innovative Public Procurement (PCP/PPI)
  • AI for Government & Ethics
  • Living Labs & Territorial Marketing

Key Clients

  • European Commission (DG RTD, JRC, REA)
  • ENISA
  • GIZ
  • Regional Governments
  • Universities & NGOs

Active Projects

  • AI4Gov-X (Digital Europe)
  • AI Secrett (Digital Europe)
  • CLIMABOROUGH (Horizon Europe)
  • ERA_FABRIC (Horizon Europe)
  • + Full portfolio available
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