VentureOS is Smart Story Labs' consulting and venture studio vertical. We advise creative and technology organisations on EU funding strategy, AI governance, and commercialisation. We also take equity positions in ventures we believe in. Active with clients.
VentureOS operates as SSL's commercial consulting arm. We generate revenue through advisory retainers and project-based engagements, while selectively taking equity in ventures aligned with SSL's research and curriculum work.
End-to-end support for Horizon Europe, Creative Europe, EIC, NGI, and EIT grant applications. SSL brings peer-reviewed research credentials, active EU Commission affiliations, and domain expertise in AI governance and cultural policy, translating research into fundable proposals.
AI strategy and governance advisory for organisations navigating creative production, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. SSL's research background in AI governance and EU policy brings depth that generalist consultancies cannot match. Day-rate and retained engagements available. Contact SSL to discuss scope.
SSL takes equity stakes in ventures where we contribute meaningful IP structuring, prototype development, and go-to-market support. We build alongside founders rather than advising from a distance. Engagements are selective and scope-defined by MOU.
SSL joins as co-applicant or consortium partner on EU Horizon proposals. We bring peer-reviewed outputs, MSCA fellowship credentials, and established networks across IEEE, UNESCO, and OECD.AI, strengthening any consortium's research profile significantly.
VentureOS runs on relationships, expertise, and domain knowledge, not on custom software. Current engagements are active.
VentureOS engagements begin with a scoping call and a clear statement of work. Most advisory engagements reach active status within two weeks of initial contact.
VentureOS operates proprietary engagement methodology, grant eligibility frameworks, and AI-native consulting architecture developed through SSL's research programme. Confidentiality agreements are signed at onboarding for all strategy and studio engagements. Institutional licensing is available under a formal partnership agreement.
Whether you are seeking EU funding, AI strategy support, or a research co-application partner, VentureOS can scope an engagement within days of first contact.