About Us

Aaron has a track record for winning grant funding and delivering projects, across existing and past businesses as a founder. He’s very passionate about writing high-quality, clear and compelling applications for businesses that want to win funding.

Aaron has started a variety of companies over the last 15 years, all of which benefited from government grant funding to get them going. He has won over 30 grant applications for his own businesses. Aaron founded GrantUp to help others achieve grant funding success for their innovations too. We have now worked with hundreds of organisations from a wide range of industries to help them in their pursuit of grant funding. Aaron's motivation is to help impactful innovations get funded so they can make the world a better place.

Ben is an experienced bid writer with wider ranging expertise, addressing funder requirements across multiple sectors. He has secured more than 300 grants for clients over the past 10 years. Alongside Innovate UK and Research Council applications, he has unique experience developing proposals of interest to charities, trusts and foundations.

With an academic background crossing biomedicine and history he is particularly keen to support projects that contribute to public good and more efficient business practice, including via the creative industries and through provision of better services. He is also an IUK expert reviewer.

Ben has spent over ten years supporting funding applications at the universities of Durham and Bath. He is now primarily focused Innovate UK bids as well as other funding bodies for academic and commercial bids. He maintains extensive knowledge of lesser known funders. He is also a Research Committee member of the Bath Institute for Rheumatic Diseases (BIRD) and a Trustee of Bath Mind mental health charity.

Helen has over 17 years’ successful experience in the grants arena, working with SMEs, Universities and large businesses to access government grant support. Helen has a wealth of experience supporting innovation projects across a broad range of sectors including digital, energy and environment and healthcare, and has successfully raised in excess of £70 million for her clients from Innovate UK and European funding programmes. She has expertise across all aspects of the grant process, from identifying suitable funding programmes for clients’ innovation projects, helping develop and write strong applications, and supporting in the administrative processes to ensure projects are delivered to plan.

Katy has a strong track record of building and maintaining successful partnerships with a diverse range of companies and organisations. With over twenty years of experience in the field, she has a proven ability to identify mutually beneficial opportunities and negotiate win-win deals.

Katy is highly skilled at cultivating relationships and has a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. She is a strategic thinker and excels at developing creative solutions to complex problems. As Head of Partnerships, she is responsible for driving revenue growth through the development of new partnerships and the expansion of existing ones.

Kevin is a distinguished international consulting bid specialist based in the UK, wielding over 30 years of expertise in securing grants for a diverse clientele. Over the past 6 years, Kevin has orchestrated impressive wins totalling £37.2M, spanning SMEs, universities, NHS, and Local Government. His strategic prowess extends to roles with the UK Government, bidding for multi-million £ Treasury funding, and serving as an assessor for substantial grants.

Kevin's impact is evident in his multifaceted support, from developing One Health Enterprise Networks to offering business cluster support. His role as a program supporter for the Wessex Academic Health Science Network and NHSE NHS Innovation Accelerator reflects his commitment to advancing healthcare innovation. As a key figure in the SETsquared Partnership, the world's top business incubator, Kevin leads their grant writing framework and serves as the grants funding expert for the Health Innovation Programme.

With a portfolio that includes clients like Ramboll and public sector organizations, Kevin stands as a qualified senior project and program manager, adept at steering complex multi-partner projects towards success. Collaborate with Kevin for unparalleled expertise in bid writing, strategic partnerships, and grant funding.

Lucy is our highly organised operations manager that makes sure our team is supported and our processes are managed across admin, financial, legal and other departments. She has a proven track record of streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and increasing productivity in a variety of industries.

Lucy is highly organised and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. In her current role, Lucy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations, including logistics, production, and customer service. She works closely with our cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations, and is constantly looking for ways to improve processes and drive business success.

Martin has 7 year’s experience writing grant applications and during that time he has secured over £30m in funded projects. His experience includes 30 years in high tech businesses, principally aerospace, and has a broad scientific and technical background. During this time he was most recently involved in leadership at a technology start-up business within Collins Aerospace including development of technology strategy and delivery of Innovate UK grants to fund the required technologies. Since 2019 Martin has been a bid assessor for Innovate UK and a project Monitoring Officer giving him a unique insight into what is needed to win and deliver projects.

A bid writer with over 10 years of experience at the interface between university and industry research and development. He has substantial experience applying for Innovate UK, NIHR and EU funding and maintains a close awareness of developments in the funding landscape. He is an Expert Reviewer for the European Commission and IUK.

Matthew has substantial experience developing projects across a wide range of innovation areas, including healthcare, software and hardware. He has particular expertise in projects that utilise emerging digital and creative technologies, such as AI, Computer Vision, Createch, immersive technologies and cloud computing for novel applications. This includes 7 years establishing and managing the CAMERA research centre at the University of Bath where he was Operations Director.

He has submitted multiple successful grant applications in these disciplines and more widely for both academic and company groups, including for his own start-ups.

Nathalie brings a strategic and pragmatic approach to securing grant funding, drawing on her extensive experience in account management and client relationships. This background enables her to understand each client’s unique needs and align them with the most suitable funding opportunities. With a track record of successfully guiding projects from application to completion, Nathalie simplifies the funding journey, making her an ideal partner for businesses looking to transform their innovative ideas into funded ventures.

Sarah's extensive experience and deep understanding of the intricate nuances of the grant application and R&D tax landscape make her an invaluable asset to anyone seeking support for their innovative projects. Her strategic approach, coupled with a keen eye for detail, ensures that each client's unique needs are addressed comprehensively. Her expertise and dedication make her your reliable partner in your pursuit of innovation and success.

With an impressive background as a registered PRINCE2 practitioner and a qualified teacher, Sarah embodies a unique blend of project management expertise and a passion for education. Her seven years of dedicated service within the public sector have honed her skills in identifying untapped tax credit opportunities for our clients. Sarah's ability to bridge the gap between government policies, HMRC regulations, and industry needs is truly exceptional, allowing her to effortlessly translate work into successful grant applications and R&D tax claims.

With a robust background in molecular diagnostics and a track record of developing innovative testing panels, Stacy is a seasoned professional who excels in the scientific arena. With expertise that extends beyond the laboratory, encompassing educational and sports sectors, where her analytical acumen and creative problem-solving skills come to the fore.

As an Innovation Consultant, Stacy thrives on guiding and advising projects on the most effective paths for development. With a strong ability to forge and nurture strategic relationships between companies, which has been instrumental in driving collaborative success and advancing industry standards.