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As 2025 draws to a close, the Sploro team comes together to celebrate a year defined by bold growth, impactful partnerships, and a relentless drive for innovation across Europe.
From new records in Cascade Funding and EU project management to the evolution of our products and the expansion of our team, this year has shown what’s possible when talent, ambition, and a shared purpose align. Here’s a look back at the highlights and collective achievements that made 2025 a landmark year for Sploro.
2025 marked a year of expansion and strategic ambition for Sploro. Our leadership team drove our reach to over 26 countries and more than 100 customers, navigating the start of our 11th EU project and submitting upwards of 60 proposals—totalling over €110 million requested for our clients and partners. This relentless pace was matched by our commitment to growing the team, launching new products, and amplifying our impact across Europe.
“2025 was our year of expansion. 100+ customers in more than 26 countries. We keep on scaling our services, product, and the generation of impact in the innovation in Europe.”
Behind every milestone is a team that makes growth sustainable. In 2025, our finance department completed Sploro’s first European projects audit—a pivotal step in our journey of trust and compliance. The team grew to 27 exceptional professionals, welcoming new colleagues and embracing the power of diversity in our daily work.
“Joining this team has been an incredible experience because it has given me the opportunity to grow personally in an international environment where you meet people from different cultures.”
At this year’s Horizon4Europe event in Warsaw, Sploro worked to strengthen its presence within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) innovation ecosystem. Our Project Manager, Gosia Olszewska, engaged with over 500 stakeholders to raise awareness about Sploro and our contributions to Horizon Europe.
"This year, Sploro’s EU Projects team made an indelible mark: we managed nine open calls, distributing nearly €9 million to innovative projects across a spectrum of sectors. We took pride in our role as core partners in flagship initiatives like Women TechEU—processing almost 5,000 applications and mentoring over 160 startups. We also strengthened our evidence base with the publication of a white paper on women-led deep tech, championing the acceleration of diversity and impact."
“I’ve learned so much leading the management of multiple EU projects and proposals, taking on new challenges, and growing alongside such talented colleagues. I’m excited to carry this momentum into 2026.”
2025 was a record year for business development. The team managed and submitted over 60 proposals—including EU programmes, Cascade Funding Open Calls, tenders, and more—whilst expanding Sploro’s network with new organisations seeking innovation support. As the team grew, so did the range of services we offered, from training and proposal review to grant preparation and open call management.
“What I am proud of this year is, as a team in BizDev, we have managed and submitted 60 EU proposals in a variety of formats and calls. We’re growing as a team, and have enlarged our network of customers with new organisations trusting us for innovation support services.”
This year was transformative for Kronis. The platform became a reference for EU project reporting, now supporting more than 30 clients. We launched the first version of Kronis PMO, began integrating AI to enhance our workflows, and welcomed new talent driven by a mission to create real-world impact. Every day, the Kronis team is shaping how innovation is managed and scaled.
“Driving the evolution of Kronis Financial and kicking off Kronis PMO from scratch, building a solid product foundation while learning every day from the team and feeling at home from day one.”
The communications team has been at the heart of Sploro’s visibility and reputation in 2025. Together, we grew the area strategically and creatively, developing the 2026 communications plan to position Sploro as a reference in cascade funding and European innovation. This year, we won our first INTERREG tender for communication and dissemination, became media partners at flagship events like South Summit, Valencia Digital Summit and South Impact, and published 20 podcast episodes focused on women’s entrepreneurship (with over 50,000 views and streams). The team delivered 11 Cascade Funding Info Days webinars with 700 attendees and 27 speakers, and traffic to the Cascade Funding Hub website multiplied by four. These achievements reflect a communications area that is dynamic, ambitious, and truly collaborative.
“This year, I’m especially proud of having designed the communication strategy for Sploro and its brands looking ahead to 2026, winning our first communication tender, and consolidating myself within a strong, collaborative comms team where I keep learning every day.”
What truly made 2025 extraordinary was the energy, expertise, and ambition of every Splorer. Our culture of growth, inclusion, and innovation is what sets us apart. As we close this year, we celebrate every team member’s dedication—and look forward to another year of impact, partnerships, and breakthroughs.
Here’s to 2026 and all we will achieve together. Thank you for being part of the Sploro journey. Happy New Year!
