Marianna Charalambous is a research project manager and grants consultant with over 10 years of experience, including 7 years in Web3. She currently leads the development of the CL Web3 Grants Hub, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline access to Web3 grant opportunities, enable smart matching, and deliver data-driven funding insights.
Since entering the blockchain space in early 2019, Marianna has collaborated with institutions such as the European Commission and the European Central Bank on EU-funded blockchain and technology monitoring projects, including the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum. She has also partnered with numerous blockchain projects and protocols, leading cascade funding schemes and Web3 grant programs, and securing millions in industry and institutional grants.
Her work often extends beyond project management and proposal writing to include organizing events across Europe and coordinating global communication campaigns.
Marianna holds a Master’s degree from City, University of London, and has completed postgraduate training in Blockchain Regulation at the University of Nicosia.
Cornaro Labs Ltd is a consulting firm specializing in helping Web3 projects get funded by identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications. It also develops the CL Web3 Grants Dashboard—a platform designed to simplify access to grants, integrate AI-powered matching, and provide data-driven funding insights.
Innovation Acts Ltd. is an innovative ICT and business consulting firm specializing in the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and strategic business solutions.
Crypto Mondays’ mission is to develop a vibrant, global, decentralised network of IRL crypto meet-ups.
The Cudos Foundation was launched to serve as a catalyst for development and growth of the Cudos blockchain network in support of becoming the preeminent leader in decentralised cloud computing. CUDOS is an L1 blockchain, part of the Cosmos ecosystem.
Cudos Foundation: 2022 in review
EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum
The European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum, is a European Commission initiative to accelerate blockchain innovation and the development of the blockchain ecosystem within the EU and so help cement Europe’s position as a global leader in this transformative new technology.
UNIC - Institute for the Future
The Institute For the Future is a leading global provider of education and research in blockchain & crypto assets, metaverse and forecasting. IFF has educated over 145,000 students in academic and professional training courses, while hosting the world’s largest team of faculty and staff focused on crypto-assets and blockchains. It served as the academic lead for the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF), a European Commission initiative to accelerate the development of blockchain within the EU.