Funding Agent Partners with Grantify to Unlock SME Growth
UK SMEs are finding it harder to get funding. Borrowing costs keep rising. Lenders have stricter rules. Competition for research and development grants such as Innovate UK and the EIC Accelerator is higher than ever. Many businesses do not know where to start. Others miss chances because the process feels too complex. Funding Agent has partnered with Grantify to change that. Together we offer a clear funding path that combines AI powered lending with expert guided grants.
Why UK SMEs Need Smarter Funding Options in 2025
Innovation drives growth, but funding paths are often split. SMEs may need quick working capital or unsecured finance for short term needs. They also aim for long term, non dilutive support such as R&D grants. Without guidance, running both tracks can feel like a maze. The Funding Agent × Grantify partnership brings clarity, structure, and speed.
What is Grantify and How Does It Help SMEs?
Grantify is an AI-powered grant application platform built to help businesses secure R&D and innovation funding. It provides everything needed at each stage of the process, from model answers and templates to expert reviews. The platform also delivers data-driven insights from hundreds of past applications, adapting to assessor feedback and market conditions to maximise funding success. Since 2019, Grantify has helped over 650 startups and SMEs secure more than £185 million in grant funding.
How Funding Agent Complements Grantify
Funding Agent focuses on asset finance, invoice finance, VAT loans, and business loans. With Grantify's AI-streamlined application process that helps businesses secure funding in a fraction of the time, “a service that would streamline applications, leveraging the power of AI to help businesses secure the funding they deserve in a fraction of the time.” Together, SMEs get fast liquidity and strong grant applications.
The SME Funding Journey: Step by Step
- Eligibility Check: Start with a quick self-assessment and quiz to determine grant and loan suitability.
- Loan Mapping: Use Funding Agent’s business loan calculator or funding calculators to map out cash flow needs.
- Grant Preparation: Grantify provides templates, AI tools, and expert review to build competitive applications.
- Submission: Confident proposals backed by data and insights from hundreds of past applications.
- Growth: Access to both short-term lending and long-term R&D funding.
Spotlight on the EIC Accelerator
The EIC Accelerator is one of the toughest grant programmes in Europe. It offers up to about £2.17 million without giving up equity, for projects usually at TRL 5 to 8. To succeed, you need a clear story, solid financial evidence, and proof of innovation and impact. The Funding Agent × Grantify partnership makes the process simpler by combining AI powered drafting with expert support, helping SMEs improve their chances.
Real Benefits of the Partnership
- AI-powered loan applications completed in a fraction of the usual time.
- Higher chances of success in competitive R&D grants.
- Reduced founder time commitment with guided support.
- Access to perks from Grantify’s partner network, including cloud and marketing credits.
- Compliance and reassurance by working with trusted funding specialists.
Success Metrics and Social Proof
Grantify’s AI-driven platform consistently delivers higher success rates. In recent Innovate UK rounds, up to 72% of winners were Grantify clients.
Grantify was ranked 46th in the Sunday Times 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, with 105% annual growth and £8.6 million in annual revenue.
How to Get Started
SMEs can begin by taking the Grantify eligibility tool, booking a call with our funding experts, and starting applications for both loans and grants. This combined approach enables faster access to funding and maximises long-term success.
Final Thoughts: The Future of SME Innovation Funding
Loans and grants do not need to be separate paths. With AI powered lending from Funding Agent and expert grant support from Grantify, UK SMEs can access funding that is faster, smarter, and more reliable. Act early to unlock cash flow and innovation support in 2025 and beyond.
