Get Funded: Build a strong application
Dr Chloe Sharp has won over £10.2m in government grants, including Innovate UK, DfID and Growth Hubs.
We upskill you or collaborate with you to improve your chances of grant success. We get involved in grant writing if our research work packages are included in the grant (in lieu of the success fee).
Grant training on UKRI-backed Engineering Biology Accelerator
Grant funding expert panellist and speaker
What our clients say
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"I found the tips in the Grant Funding Fundamentals online course and workshops to be incredibly practical. The guidance was immediately applicable, helping me feel far more prepared to build a grant strategy. I now have a clear understanding of what is needed for opportunities like the Smart Grant, which had previously felt overwhelming. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to strengthen their approach to grant writing and boost their confidence in navigating funding applications."
Ana Silva, Replica Biomaterials
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"Grant Funding Fundamentals was a game-changer for me. The course offered clear, actionable insights that took the mystery out of the grant application process. Each session was packed with practical advice, examples, and resources that made the complex world of grant writing feel accessible and manageable. I left feeling confident and equipped with the tools needed to approach grant funding strategically. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their grant writing skills and maximise their chances of success!"
Saba Riaz, LeafyColl
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“The quality and quantity of information was incredible, backed up with practical templates to follow along with and implement ourselves – this made the whole workshop very engaging and very very useful!”
Benn Klewpatinond, Inond
Our Grant Services
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Grant Training: Grant Funding Fundamentals
We offer self-paced, online courses alongside live workshops through Grant Funding Fundamentals, with 1:1 coaching to give you a head start in your grant application as you understand the basics.
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Grant Coaching + Application Review
You want to skip the steep learning curve and collaborate with an experienced grant writer to give you a head start. You’ll work with Dr Chloe Sharp in a structured grant coaching programme, with a grant review to finesse your application. Plus access to online training.
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Grant Application Review
You’ve written the grant application yourself and want some feedback on how to improve it. Dr Chloe Sharp will go through your application and show what’s working and not working, and how to strengthen it. It includes access to Grant Funding Fundamentals.
Past wins of over £10m
AI: £1.7m
Health: £1.7m
Transport: £1.8m
Deep Tech: £205k
Construction: £4m
GovTech: £750k
Creative Industries: £170k
Across multiple sources, including BEIS, DfID, Smart Grant, Biomedical Catalyst, Design Foundations, Investor Partnerships, Growth Hub and Covid-19 grants.
Grant Writing: No Success Fee
Instead, Add Our Work Packages to Your Project
A win-win situation, as taking a user-led approach strengthens grant applications by de-risking post-project commercialisation.
Work Package: Market Validation
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Deep validation of customer needs and willingness to pay through structured interviews and surveys
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Measure real market demand through landing page tests, pre-orders, pricing and pilot customer acquisition
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Position your solution clearly in the market landscape with thorough competitive intelligence
Work Package: Test Early Product-Market Fit
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Validate core assumptions through targeted experiments and customer feedback sessions
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Test which product features customers actually value and use through prototype testing
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Experiment with different value propositions to find messaging that resonates with target customers
Work Package: Testing and Evaluating your Product/Service
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Test the usability of your product/service and identify ways to improve it.
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Test the before and after of the use of your product/service to evaluate its impact and how to improve it.
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Level up your social impact by measuring it and identifying ways to keep improving it.
Grant Funding Fundamentals Course
For founders, the challenge is translating your vision into a business case that meets a funder's requirements. This comprehensive course is designed to give you clarity and headspace. It provides a comprehensive guide to help you build the robust, evidence-led case your innovation deserves, allowing you to focus on what you do best: leading your team and developing your tech.
For well-prepared founders ready to submit, the final details are what separate a winning bid from a near-miss. This comprehensive review service provides an expert, independent critique of your full application. Dr. Chloe Sharp will personally stress-test your arguments, refine your narrative, and provide the actionable feedback needed to de-risk your submission and maximise your chance of success.
Want to get your grant funding questions answered by an expert? We are developing a new series of live, interactive webinars to tackle the biggest challenges founders face when seeking funding due to be launched in Q1 2026. Join our priority list to be the first to know when dates are announced. You'll also get exclusive access and the opportunity to help shape the topics we cover. Webinar costs are to be confirmed.