Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find answers to common questions about using Kilavuz below.

General Questions

What is Kilavuz?

Kilavuz is an intelligent grant writing and project proposal platform designed to help teams prepare grant, R&D, and funding applications (such as Horizon Europe, national research councils, SME grants) with greater speed, consistency, and depth.

Who can use Kilavuz?

Entrepreneurs, academic researchers, R&D managers, SMEs, startup founders, and grant consultants can all streamline their proposal development with Kilavuz.

AI and Proposal Authoring

Does the AI write the entire proposal automatically?

No. Kilavuz uses your project outline, reference notes, and uploaded documents to draft high-quality responses for each section. You maintain full control to edit, refine, expand, or rewrite any part of the text.

Are AI responses aligned with grant evaluation criteria?

Kilavuz drafts content tailored to standard funding guidelines (innovative value, methodology, impact, and feasibility), ensuring a professional, formal academic/business tone.

Credits and Billing

Is there a recurring monthly subscription?

No. Kilavuz operates on a pay-as-you-go credit model. You only purchase credits when you use AI drafting and text enhancement. Manual editing, project management, and accessing your existing work require no ongoing fees.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Upon verifying your email address, you receive 3 free AI generations to test the platform without entering a credit card.

How long are purchased credits valid?

Purchased credit lots remain active for 6 calendar months from the date of purchase. Expiration dates are clearly displayed on your account dashboard.

Security and Privacy

Are my project ideas and uploaded files secure?

Yes. All data in transit and at rest is secured with enterprise-grade encryption. Your documents and drafts remain strictly private to your account.

Is my proprietary data used to train AI models?

No. Your project texts, notes, and uploaded documents are never used to train public or shared AI models. You retain 100% intellectual property ownership.

How can I get help or support?

For questions, feedback, or assistance, reach out directly to our support team at hello@kilavuz.app.