Public Funding Manager

Are you looking for a place where ambition meets real impact Do you have a proven track record in securing public funding Do you want real ownership strategic influence and the opportunity to evolve alongside a fast-growing start-up

At Grale an award-winning ClimateTech company revolutionizing sustainable alternatives to plastics were now looking for an exceptional Public Funding Manager. Here youll have the freedom and support to grow - with the opportunity to shape your role develop new skills and advance your career as we scale globally.

Public Funding Manager

Grale develops next-generation sustainable alternatives designed to replace fossil-based plastics. As our Public Funding Manager you will play a key role in securing public funding that supports Grales R&D product development and scale-up initiatives.

Your mission is to own the execution of Grales public funding pipeline: from identifying the right grant opportunities to leading high-quality applications and managing awarded funding throughout its lifecycle. You will work at the intersection of advanced R&D and commercial scalability ensuring that technical initiatives are matched with relevant national and international funding programs.

Working closely with our founders and technical teams you will translate R&D and scale-up initiatives into competitive well-structured grant applications while supporting Grales long-term growth.

You will be the internal expert on public funding processes requirements and timelines - ensuring that Grale applies to the right programs at the right time with the right execution.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify analyse and apply for relevant public funding opportunities including Swedish EU and international grants subsidies and innovation programs.

• Structure and scope complete grant applications based on Grales R&D product development and scale-up initiatives in close collaboration with the CTO and technical team.

• Lead the full grant application process end-to-end: from application planning and documentation to writing budgeting submission and follow-up.

• Write clear compelling applications in collaboration with technical experts articulating technical development innovation TRL progression impact and commercial relevance.

• Act as the main point of contact towards funding bodies and public authorities throughout the application and post-award process.

• Build and coordinate consortia for larger national EU or international grants by engaging relevant research institutions industry partners and public actors when required.

• Manage the full grant lifecycle post-award contributing to project setup including reporting documentation audits milestone tracking and communication with funding bodies.

• Continuously improve Grales internal grant processes templates documentation and success rate.

What you bring:

• Proven experience working hands-on with documented track record in public funding research grants or large innovation programs (EU national or international).

• Demonstrated experience writing and submitting successful grant applications.

• Strong understanding of funding bodies requirements evaluation criteria compliance rules and reporting processes.

• Solid financial understanding with the ability to contribute to budgets cost structures and resource planning within grant applications.

• Ability to understand and clearly communicate complex technical scientific and commercial content.

• Exceptional writing skills in both English and Swedish.

• Experience with consortium-based funding programs (EU or international) is highly meritorious.

We also see that you:

• Are comfortable working closely with technical teams and founders translating defined initiatives into funded projects.

• Are highly structured detail-oriented and confident owning complex processes end-to-end.

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

• Are a self-starter with strong execution skills and follow-through.

• Are motivated by long-term impact sustainability and building something meaningful.

What you get:

• The chance to be part of a fast-growing startup making measurable environmental impact.

• Work alongside award-winning founders featured on Forbes 30 under 30 and awarded Prince Daniel Fellowship.

• A role with clear ownership and mandate within public funding execution.

• Beautiful modern office in the heart of Stockholm.

• Free daily breakfast.

• Wellness grant access to gym and health activities.

• Weekly afterworks and a collaborative high-energy culture.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Imagine a world free from microplastics where our planet thrives. At Grale were not just imagining it - were building it. Plastics are made from petroleum and remain in our environment for thousands of years while microplastics have already found their way into our oceans food and even our bodies. By 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. Were here to change that - and were looking for passionate people to join us.

Grale has been awarded as the Worlds Most Innovative Sustainability Startup - selected from 1400 companies globally
Ranked #13 on the Sifted 100: Fastest growing startups in the Nordics & Benelux 2025
Awarded Global Tech Innovator - selected among 2000 technology companies worldwide

Interested

We are interviewing continuously with the aim of filling the position as soon as possible. Apply today to join a team shaping a sustainable future

Please note: We are not looking for assistance from recruitment agencies or external consultancies for this role.