UK Innovation Funding & Grant Experts
Expert support for £25k-£2M+ innovation funding applications and post-award governance. Professional grant writing, consortium building, and R&D governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management across Innovate UK, ARIA, and European programmes.
Expert Innovation Funding Services Across the UK
Transform your innovative ideas into funded projects with our comprehensive grant application and funding strategy services. Our experienced team specializes in delivering expert guidance and professional application development for clients across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Comprehensive Grant Application Services
Grant Strategy & Pipeline Development
Develop comprehensive funding strategies aligned with your innovation roadmap, identifying optimal grant opportunities and creating multi-year funding pipelines to support sustained growth.
Grant Opportunity Assessment & Mapping
Expert evaluation of funding landscape to identify the most suitable programmes for your innovation goals, business stage, and sector focus with detailed eligibility assessments.
Professional Grant Writing & Application Preparation
Professional application writing services with systematic methodology, compelling technical narratives, and robust business cases that resonate with funding panels and evaluators.
Post-Award Grant Management & Compliance
Complete project management support ensuring compliance with funding conditions, timely reporting, and optimization of grant benefits throughout the project lifecycle.
Consortium Building & Partner Matching
Strategic partnership facilitation connecting you with research institutions, industry partners, and technology leaders to strengthen collaborative grant applications and project delivery.
Innovation Strategy & Commercialisation Support
Strategic guidance for innovation roadmapping, IP development, market entry strategies, and scaling pathways that align with funding opportunities and business objectives.
Major UK Innovation Funding Programmes We Cover
Access the UK's most significant innovation funding opportunities with our expert guidance across government and industry programmes.
Innovate UK Smart Grants
£25,000 - £2,000,000
Game-changing and disruptive innovations with significant commercial potential and clear benefits to the UK economy.
- • Industrial research: 70% grant + 30% match funding
- • Experimental development: 45% grant + 55% match funding
- • TRL 3-8 projects, 6-36 month duration
ARIA Opportunity Seeds
£50,000 - £1,000,000
Early-stage breakthrough technology funding for high-risk, high-reward research with transformational potential.
- • 100% grant funding available
- • Focus on breakthrough technologies
- • Flexible application process, 12-24 months
Knowledge Asset Fund (KAF)
£50,000 - £500,000
Intellectual property commercialization support from universities and research organizations to businesses.
- • IP transfer and commercialization focus
- • University-industry collaboration
- • Proof-of-concept and scale-up support
Horizon Europe Innovation Actions
€500k - €15M
Large-scale European collaborative innovation projects with demonstration and market deployment activities.
- • Cross-border collaboration required
- • Technology demonstration focus
- • Market validation and scale-up support
Sector-Specific Innovation Funding
Net Zero Innovation
Clean energy, carbon capture, sustainable transport
Digital & AI Technologies
Machine learning, quantum computing, cybersecurity
Health & Life Sciences
Medical devices, biotechnology, digital health
Advanced Materials
Composites, graphene, smart materials
Space Technology
Satellites, launch systems, space applications
Advanced Manufacturing
Industry 4.0, robotics, additive manufacturing
Why Choose Braintomic for Innovation Funding?
- Professional grant application expertise with systematic approach
- £25k-£2M+ funding access across multiple programmes
- End-to-end grant management from application to project completion
- Expert sector knowledge across technology, healthcare, cleantech
- Strategic growth acceleration beyond just funding acquisition
Complementary Services
Technology implementation following successful funding
Our Proven Grant Application Process
Our expert team provides strategically crafted applications using our systematic 4-step methodology that delivers professionally developed submissions.
Our 4-Step Application Methodology
Grant Opportunity Assessment & Strategy
Comprehensive evaluation of funding landscape, eligibility assessment, and strategic roadmap development aligned with your innovation goals and business objectives.
Application Development & Technical Writing
Expert application crafting with compelling technical narratives, robust business cases, and evidence-based proposals that resonate with funding panel evaluators.
Submission Management & Quality Assurance
Complete submission management including document preparation, compliance verification, deadline management, and direct liaison with funding body representatives.
Post-Award Grant Management & Optimization
Ongoing project management support ensuring compliance with funding conditions, timely reporting, claims optimization, and strategic guidance throughout project lifecycle.
Featured Grant Programmes
Innovate UK Smart Grants
£25,000 - £2,000,000
The UK's premier innovation funding programme supporting game-changing and disruptive innovations with significant commercial potential and clear benefits to the UK economy.
Industrial Research
- • 70% grant funding + 30% match
- • TRL 3-6 development focus
- • Novel technology validation
Experimental Development
- • 45% grant funding + 55% match
- • TRL 6-8 demonstration
- • Market validation activities
ARIA Opportunity Seeds
£50,000 - £1,000,000
Revolutionary funding for breakthrough technology development with high-risk, high-reward potential. ARIA focuses on transformational research that could create entirely new technological capabilities.
- 100% grant funding with flexible terms
- Breakthrough technology focus
- Streamlined application process
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK innovation funding and our grant application services.
What is the typical timeline for grant applications?
Grant application timelines vary by programme. Innovate UK Smart Grants typically take 4-6 weeks to prepare and 3-4 months for evaluation. ARIA applications can be faster with 2-3 week preparation and 6-8 week evaluation periods. We recommend starting 2-3 months before application deadlines.
What are the eligibility requirements for innovation grants?
Eligibility varies by programme but generally requires UK business registration, innovative technology with commercial potential, and ability to provide match funding where required. Most programmes are open to SMEs, while some support larger companies in collaboration. We provide detailed eligibility assessments during our initial consultation.
How much does grant application support cost?
Our fees are typically structured as a percentage of grant funding secured (success-based) or fixed-fee depending on the programme and scope. We provide transparent pricing before starting any work. Professional grant writing support enhances application quality and competitive positioning.
What happens if our application is unsuccessful?
We provide comprehensive feedback analysis and improvement recommendations for resubmission. Many programmes have multiple rounds per year, and unsuccessful applications can often be strengthened and resubmitted. Our systematic approach means we support clients through the resubmission process when needed.
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