AcrossLimits

What AcrossLimits does

AcrossLimits is a Malta-based consultancy founded in 1999 that specialises in helping SMEs, research entities, public sector organisations, and women-led deep tech startups access European funding and innovation opportunities. The company provides specialist consultancy across the full EU project lifecycle, including proposal development, consortium building, project implementation, and technical partnership services in programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, EIC, and dedicated flagship initiatives like Women TechEU (€12M, 2026-2028) and EPIC-X (€1.2M, 2025-2026). Beyond pure consultancy, AcrossLimits builds and deploys in-house digital products, including an eLearning platform, a matchmaking and collaboration platform for consortium networking, mobile applications (including the QR Studio App), data visualisation tools, and AI-powered interfaces such as the AI Chatbot. The TrainingMalta sub-brand operates a self-service training platform where educators and organisations can host their own professional courses.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model centred on direct expert engagement, with prospect Q&A sessions bookable via Calendly and outreach through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, an Idea Hub blog, and email newsletter. Revenue is generated primarily through four streams: EU project consultancy (paid at expert daily rates), technical partnership services on EU projects, training services via TrainingMalta, and innovation consultancy for entities seeking to commercialise research. Pricing combines a daily-rate model for project-based work with retainer services billed on a 60/40 milestone schedule. Core operations are run by a multicultural, multilingual team of 19 staff working virtually across Malta, the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Cyprus, augmented by a network of 50+ external experts across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

AcrossLimits has participated in 90+ EU projects spanning eLearning, education, health, robotics, energy, entrepreneurship, gender equality, and social inclusion, with reported reach of 3M SMEs, 1,500+ businesses supported, and a partner network of 3,000+ organisations across 45 countries. The company pursues EU GDPR compliance, COPPA-style parental consent protocols for minors, Maltese employment and equality legislation, and is targeting the NCPE Equality Mark Certification by end-2026. Major recent project engagements include GREENPORT Alliances (Erasmus+, maritime sustainability, 2024-2027), PATTERN (Horizon, digital twin road infrastructure, 2024-2026), APERTURE Innovation (Erasmus+, Proptech skills, 2024-2027), EYE-Teach (Horizon RIA, AI + eye-tracking, 2025-2027), and EPIC-X (women-led deep tech accelerator, 2025-2026).

Name

AcrossLimits

Legal name

AcrossLimits Ltd

Website

https://acrosslimits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AcrossLimits is a Malta-based consultancy that helps SMEs, research entities, and public sector organisations access EU funding through proposal writing, consortium building, and project implementation, complemented by in-house digital platforms and the TrainingMalta training sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Project Consultancy Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Help Supply Services (7363), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Contractor Engagement & Cross-Border Payments (BPACAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border & International Commerce Platforms (BPAMAGAI)

Keywords

• EU funding consultancy
• EU project management
• Proposal development services
• Digital platform development
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birkirkara

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EU Project Consultancy Services: Specialist consultancy services for EU project funding, proposal development, consortium building, and project implementation. Experts are paid according to their daily rates, with project assignments including desk research, market studies, guideline development, policy development, workshop animation, mentoring, coaching, training, and report writing.
2. Technical Partner Services: Technical partner services for EU projects including creating digital platforms, leading dissemination efforts, and providing expertise for sustainability and exploitation activities. Covers diverse fields including eLearning, education, health, robotics, energy, entrepreneurship, gender equality, and social inclusion.
3. Training Services: Online and face-to-face training courses through TrainingMalta platform. Organisations given opportunity to host their own courses on the platform.
4. Innovation Consultancy: Specialist consultancy introducing clients to European opportunities, helping secure funding for EU projects and tenders, and opening doors within the EU through established network and reputation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AcrossLimits provides specialist consultancy services for EU project funding, including proposal writing, consortium building, project implementation, and innovation advisory, billed at expert daily rates. Alongside these services, the firm develops and delivers in-house digital solutions such as an eLearning platform, matchmaking and collaboration platform, mobile applications, data visualisation tools, and AI-powered interfaces, and runs TrainingMalta, a sub-brand offering professional online training courses.

Product overview

AcrossLimits is a platform-plus-services company offering smart, user-friendly digital solutions (including eLearning platform, matchmaking platform, mobile apps, data visualisation tools, and AI-powered interfaces) alongside specialist EU project consultancy services (proposal development, project implementation, partnership building, and training through TrainingMalta). The product portfolio is unified around helping businesses access European funding, innovation opportunities, and digital transformation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrainingMalta: Training branch of AcrossLimits offering professional online courses and training platform services.

Products and services

• EU Project Proposal Development Services Specialist consultancy for writing EU funding proposals, securing funding for EU projects and tenders, and helping research entities take their results to market. Targeted at SMEs, research bodies, public institutions, and non-profits seeking European funding.
• EU Project Implementation Services Technical partnership in EU projects including digital platform development, dissemination leadership, sustainability and exploitation activities across diverse fields including eLearning, education, health, robotics, energy, entrepreneurship, gender equality, and social inclusion. Provided to consortium coordinators and EU project partners.
• TrainingMalta Online Training Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Participating startups in Women TechEU cohorts collectively secured more than €53.8 million in private investment within a year of receiving support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core consortium partner, consortium partner and minor.

• Splorocore consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-leader of the Women TechEU €12 million funding programme alongside AwakenHub and AcrossLimits. The consortium manages support for 160 women-led deep tech startups between 2026-2028, providing €75,000 non-dilutive funding plus mentoring, training, and investor matchmaking. Women TechEU is in its fourth iteration with previous cohorts securing over €53.8 million in private investment.
• AwakenHubcore consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-leader of Women TechEU consortium managing €12 million funding programme. Together with Sploro and AcrossLimits, the consortium delivers non-dilutive funding, mentoring, training, and investor matchmaking services to women-led deep tech startups across Europe.
• UTU - University of Turku (Finland)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Coordinator of EYE-Teach project (HORIZON RIA, 2025-2027) combining AI and eye-tracking to assist teachers in evaluating student reading comprehension through cognitive load and emotional engagement analysis.
• Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz GmbHconsortium partnerTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025German AI research center partner in EYE-Teach project providing technical expertise in AI conversion of eye-tracking data into useful feedback for teachers.
• INOVA+ (Portugal)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Coordinator of EPIC-X project (2025-2026) distributing €1.2M to accelerate 20 women-led deep tech startups. Network of 16 ecosystem builders from moderate and emerging innovator countries across Europe.
• TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY (Finland)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Part of EPIC-X consortium empowering women-led deep tech startups across 16 moderate and emerging innovator countries in Europe.
• SPARKUP Tartu Science Park (Estonia)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ecosystem builder in EPIC-X project representing Estonia, part of network supporting women-led deep tech startups across European moderate innovator countries.
• T. C. Piri Reis Universitesi (Turkey)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Coordinator of GREENPORT Alliances project (Erasmus+, 2024-2027). Project addresses unregulated emissions in port services sector and lack of technological solutions for sustainability in maritime sector.
• European Tugowners Association VZWconsortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership in GREENPORT Alliances Erasmus+ project focused on sustainability in maritime sector, addressing port emissions and technological solutions.
• Idryma Technologias Kai Erevnas (Greece)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Coordinator of PATTERN project (Horizon, 2024-2026) building digital twin technology for greener road infrastructure management using AI algorithms and data analytics.
• Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Italy)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in PATTERN Horizon project developing Software as a Service platform for digital twin technology to optimise urban mobility and reduce emissions.
• LAB - Ammattikorkeakoulou Oy (Finland)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Coordinator of APERTURE Innovation Erasmus+ project addressing skills gap in Proptech and construction sectors through innovative educational programmes, MOOC, and business incubator.
• Inercia Digital (Spain)consortium partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in APERTURE Innovation project developing educational programmes for Proptech and construction sectors sustainability, digitalisation and entrepreneurship.
• Grey MatterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting company operating out of 6 cities (Dubai, Paris, Riyadh, Tallinn, London, Hong Kong) working with luxury brands and corporations. Offers human resources programs focused on client experience and sales training.
• Seqvera LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinland-based company active in novel medical technologies and businesses, comprising medical devices development, advanced therapy methods, digital extensions and commercialisation. Currently initiating LIFESAVER project for maternal and foetal health.
• Jasper Alliance LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti award-winning, internationally accredited consulting and training agency based in Richmond, London. Specialises in leadership training, team development, strategy, international communication, and public relations techniques.
• Arcinno LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinland-based consulting company providing management and project consulting services, especially in technology policy development, business development and innovation activities. Founded in 2015.
• CETA ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive in trade and investment consulting between Europe and Vietnam, helping businesses navigate cross-border opportunities.
• FELTOMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta. Self-regulating, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting professionalism and quality within the ELT industry in Malta. 65% of Malta's ELT sector represented by member schools.
• W11 VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutique growth and innovation advisory firm scaling startups and innovative companies. Creates partnerships between corporates and innovation ecosystem with focus on ICT, energy, Greentech/Climatech, and life sciences/healthtech.
• The Entrepreneur StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic platform dedicated to nurturing high-potential startups and academic researchers. Guides through business plan development, strategic planning, execution, and securing vital investments through expert mentorship.
• Skillhill OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreates sustainable and accountable customer centric habits and culture. Services include Skillmill for organisational capabilities, Skilldrill Innovation for new business models and thought leadership, and SKILLWILL entrepreneurial services.
• D Business InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComprehensive business consultancy offering cutting edge digital solutions, funding, entrepreneurs training programmes and company incorporation services in UAE, China, EU (Gold Visa Service) for startup and SME scale-up at global market.
• PrimePoint PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement consulting company providing corporate advisory and programme implementation in Western Balkans. Specialised in access to finance, access to markets, business acceleration, and strategic advisory for startups and SMEs.
• Web2LearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek SME providing open and social learning services established in 2014. Believes in potential of social and open technologies for education, training and social inclusion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PNO Consultants: PNO Consultants is one of Europe's largest specialist EU funding consultancies, helping public and private clients secure and manage EU grants across Horizon Europe, LIFE, and structural funds. It directly competes with AcrossLimits for consortium-building, proposal-writing, and project-management roles on EU tenders.
• Technopolis Group: Technopolis Group is a European research and innovation consultancy providing evaluation, policy, and programme-management services to the European Commission and national funders. It competes with AcrossLimits for the policy, programme design, and consortium evaluation workstreams within EU funding instruments.
• INOVA+: INOVA+ is a Portuguese innovation and EU funding consultancy that coordinates the EPIC-X consortium alongside AcrossLimits. Both firms deliver EU proposal development, training, and project implementation for SMEs, making them peers in the SME-focused EU funding advisory niche.
• Sploro: Sploro is an EU funding and innovation consultancy that is AcrossLimits' direct co-partner in the Women TechEU €12M programme. Both firms help deep-tech startups and SMEs access EU grants, build consortia, and manage project implementation, making them natural head-to-head competitors for Horizon Europe and EIC mandates.
• Idea Consult: Idea Consult is a Belgium-based innovation and EU policy consultancy supporting SMEs, research organisations, and public bodies with EU project development, proposal writing, and impact assessment. It is comparable to AcrossLimits in serving SMEs and research entities seeking Horizon Europe and similar EU funding.
• AwakenHub: AwakenHub is an Irish-based community and accelerator for women founders and is the third co-leader of the Women TechEU €12M consortium alongside AcrossLimits and Sploro. It overlaps with AcrossLimits in supporting women-led deep-tech startups seeking non-dilutive EU funding, mentoring, and investor matchmaking.

Broad incumbents

• Wavestone: Wavestone is a large international consultancy with a dedicated EU funding and innovation practice serving public-sector and corporate clients across Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and structural funds. It competes with AcrossLimits on the largest EU tenders but as part of a broader strategy and transformation portfolio rather than a specialist EU funding focus.
• RINA Consulting: RINA is an Italy-based global engineering and consulting group with a significant EU funding and innovation services practice. Comparable to AcrossLimits in delivering EU project technical partner and dissemination roles, but with substantially broader engineering, certification, and infrastructure capabilities.

Emerging players

• Web2Learn: Web2Learn is a Greek SME specialising in open and social learning technologies and EU project delivery in education and social inclusion. It is a consortium partner of AcrossLimits on multiple EU projects and operates in overlapping eLearning and education-focused EU funding workstreams.
• W11 Ventures: W11 Ventures is a boutique growth and innovation advisory firm scaling startups and corporates across ICT, energy, Greentech, and healthtech — sectors that intersect with AcrossLimits' EU project portfolio. Both firms operate in the startup-to-EU-funding corridor and occasionally co-deliver EU project activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acrosslimits
• Instagraminstagram.com/acrosslimits

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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