Securing major innovation funding is competitive, time intensive and highly selective. Many strong projects fail not because the technology is weak, but because the application lacks precision, evidence or alignment with funder scoring criteria. Foundraze specialises in preparing high quality, expert written proposals for innovation grants across UK, Ireland and Europe.
Our focus is on advanced projects operating between TRL3 and TRL8 where technical credibility, commercial potential and measurable impact must be clearly demonstrated.
Foundraze works with ventures across the full spectrum of innovation, from highly technical R and D projects to creative, consumer, community and service based innovations. If a project has a clear problem, a defined solution and the potential for measurable impact, we can support it.
Our experience spans an exceptionally broad range of sectors, including:
• Advanced technology, AI, software and data driven innovation
• Health, medtech, wellbeing, life sciences and clinical solutions
• Net zero, sustainability, environmental and energy focused innovation
• Agritech, food systems, production, logistics and supply chain
• Engineering, manufacturing, materials and deep technical R and D
• Creative industries, digital media, culture, education and learning
• Social impact, community innovation and mission driven ventures
• Consumer products, lifestyle, pet care, sports, retail and emerging markets
• Professional services, fintech, business innovation and new service models
From niche early stage concepts to large scale technical programmes, we support any sector where innovation, clarity of purpose and funder aligned impact can be demonstrated.
Foundraze supports founders and teams pursuing both substantial and early stage non dilutive funding opportunities across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Our expertise covers a wide spectrum of grant types, ensuring every eligible project can access the right level of support.
For larger innovation grants we support:
• Large scale innovation and commercialisation grants
• Multi partner and consortium based programmes
• Technical feasibility and mid stage R and D programmes
• Sector specific innovation challenges and mission based calls
• High value UK, Irish and European innovation competitions
For smaller and early stage grants we support:
• Early validation, prototype and concept development funding
• Short cycle, lower value grants for micro projects and pilots
• Support for individual founder, team or small SME submissions
• Streamlined application preparation and budget guidance
• Fast turnaround and targeted application refinement to meet funder requirements
Our expertise ensures applications are structured, evidence backed and aligned with funder priorities, whether for large, complex consortium projects or smaller early stage opportunities.
We transform complex ideas into highly competitive, funder aligned submissions by providing:
• Expert project design structured around TRL anchored work packages
• Funder optimised narratives that reflect scoring logic and evaluation criteria
• Quantified impact statements including technical, commercial and societal benefits
• Detailed delivery planning including milestones, timelines and resource allocation
• Fully bespoke, expert written submissions produced without templates or generic AI
• End to end support across TRL3 to TRL8 innovation readiness levels
• Data backed assessments of eligibility and likelihood of success
Our goal is to raise the credibility, clarity and competitiveness of every proposal we support.
We define readiness for major innovation funding as a combination of:
• A clearly defined innovation that is novel within its market or technical field
• Demonstrated problem solution fit supported by evidence, partners or validation
• A credible delivery plan including team capability, work packages and budget structure
• Supporting evidence such as feasibility data, technical results, IP or proof of concept
• Alignment with funder priorities including measurable impact and strategic relevance
• Clear commercial potential or a justified pathway toward future market adoption
When these factors are present, the chances of securing funding increase significantly.
Before we proceed with a full application, we undertake:
• Eligibility checks against funder rules and competition guidance
• Fundability assessments to determine whether the project can realistically score well
• Gap analysis across evidence, team capacity, partners, TRL positioning and impact
• Recommendations to strengthen weak areas before drafting begins
We only proceed when we believe the opportunity is strong, credible and competitive.
Foundraze provides strategic, end to end bid development including:
• Identifying the most relevant and competitive funding opportunities
• Structuring and writing technical, commercial and impact sections
• Designing TRL anchored work packages and deliverables
• Creating budgets, Gantt charts, milestones and risk registers
• Managing partner coordination for consortium applications
• Ensuring full compliance with funder rules and submission portals
• Supporting post submission queries from funders
• Providing resubmission support if a strong proposal narrowly misses
You bring the innovation. We bring the clarity, structure and precision needed to secure major non dilutive funding.
We manage the entire grant application lifecycle, from strategic planning through writing, editing, costing and submission. This is our comprehensive service for major innovation grants.
• Expert led bid strategy and scoping workshop
• Drafting all bid sections in full using funder aligned tone and technical depth
• Budget development, cost justifications and support with partners or consortia
• Up to three rounds of expert review, refinement and compliance checks
• Free support for resubmissions if a strong application narrowly misses
• Saves more than one hundred hours of internal resource
From £3,500 plus a seven to twelve percent success fee.
For founders seeking smaller early stage grants, we provide a streamlined and affordable support model designed for lighter funding calls. These grants often focus on early validation, concept development or short project cycles.
• Identification of relevant early stage funding opportunities
• Clear guidance on eligibility, fit and expected evidence
• Support shaping problem definition, solution outline and value proposition
• Assistance preparing short form applications and supporting statements
• Budget support appropriate to micro grants and starter funding programmes
• Fast turnaround drafting and refinement to meet short deadlines
• Ideal for founders seeking five figure validation or prototype stage funding
Flexible pricing models available depending on project scope and grant size.