Win More Grants with
Quality-First AI
Stop guessing what assessors want to hear. ZenGrants asks the questions an expert consultant would ask—then helps you craft compliant answers that capture your unique innovation.
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The Grant Application Problem
UK innovators are leaving millions in funding on the table. Here's why.
2.8% Success Rate
97% of SMART grant applications are rejected. In April 2024, only 46 out of 1,645 applications were funded.
Source: UKRI Freedom of Information Release
ZenGrants Solution
Compliance-first AI writing that targets every scoring criterion, giving you the edge assessors are looking for.
£5,000+ Per Application
Grant consultants charge £5K-£15K+ per application, often taking success fees or equity stakes.
Most startups can't afford professional help at critical funding stages.
ZenGrants Solution
Get consultant-quality applications at a fraction of the cost—no equity stakes, no success fees.
40+ Hours Wasted
Founders spend weeks formatting and deciphering guidance—time better spent on R&D.
With a 97% rejection rate, most of this work is never rewarded.
ZenGrants Solution
Draft ready-to-submit applications in days, not weeks. Automated formatting, word counts, and compliance checks.
ZenGrants changes the equation:
Get compliance-first writing that hits every scoring criterion, at a fraction of consultant fees.
What you're really paying for with a consultant isn't the typing—it's their experience asking the right questions. ZenGrants captures that expertise.
Why ZenGrants?
We're building the tools UK companies need to win more grants with quality-focused AI.
Smart Document Parsing
Upload grant guidance PDFs and we'll automatically extract questions, word limits, and requirements.
AI Writing Assistant
Our AI coach interviews you about your project, then drafts professional responses in your voice.
UK Grant Expertise
Built specifically for Innovate UK, UKRI, and other UK funding bodies. We understand what assessors want.
Consultant-Style Questioning
Interactive dialogue that teases out your innovation's core strengths, commercial strategy, and UK impact—the details that make winning applications.
Real-time Compliance
Live word counts, formatting checks, and requirement tracking keep your application on target.
Team Collaboration
Work together on applications with your team. Share drafts, add comments, and track progress.
Who Is ZenGrants For?
We're built for UK innovators who need funding to grow, but can't afford £5K consultants.
Startup Founders
You're building the next tech unicorn but need Innovate UK SMART funding to hire, develop, and scale. You wear 10 hats already—grant writing shouldn't be one of them.
- Pre-seed to Series A tech startups
- Limited budget for consultants
- Need to move fast (weeks, not months)
SME Managers & Directors
You run an established business exploring R&D grants to innovate and grow. You need professional-quality applications without hiring a full-time grant writer.
- 10-250 employees, established revenue
- Exploring innovation/R&D grants
- Want quality without consultant fees
Academic Researchers
You're applying for Research Council or Horizon Europe grants and need help structuring complex technical proposals clearly and compellingly.
University Spinouts & KTPs
You're commercialising university research and need to translate academic excellence into business-focused grant applications for Innovate UK.
Join UK Founders and SMEs
Be part of the waitlist and secure 50% off your first 2 months when we launch.
How ZenGrants Works
Our AI-powered platform guides you through every stage of the grant writing process
Setup
Configure your grant application and upload guidance documents. ZenGrants automatically extracts requirements, word limits, and assessment criteria.
Your Data, Protected
Enterprise-Grade Encryption
Your data is protected with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit.
Private Models
We never use your proprietary grant data to train our public AI models.
UK Data Sovereignty
All data is processed and stored within secure UK-based data centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ZenGrants
How is this different from ChatGPT?
ZenGrants is purpose-built for grant writing. Unlike generic AI, it understands the specific scoring criteria of Innovate UK, ensuring your answers are structured to win maximum points. It also manages word counts and specific formatting rules automatically.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely. We use enterprise-grade encryption for all data. Your proprietary information is yours alone and is never used to train our public models. We adhere to strict GDPR compliance.
When will it launch?
We are currently in a private beta with select partners. Join the waitlist to get early access when we open up more spots. We prioritise UK-based SMEs and researchers.
Ready to Transform Your Grant Writing?
Join the waitlist today and be the first to know when we launch.