Revolutionising Asthma Patient Care: Bedfont Scientific Grant Case Study
Learn how Grantify helped Bedfont Scientific secure a £281,953 Innovate UK medtech grant to fast-track its remote FeNO asthma medical device.
Our client, Bedfont Scientific Ltd., won £281,953 in Innovate UK grants with the help of Grantify’s Funding Experts.
Bedfont leveraged these crucial funds to accelerate its innovation journey and expedite product readiness for its medical device. As world leaders in breath analysis, this innovation centres on FeNO testing, a simple, non-invasive biomarker that measures airway inflammation to help diagnose and monitor asthma.
Company
Bedfont Scientific Ltd
Industry
Medtech
Service
Innovate UK Smart Grant
Quick Summary
£281,953
Secured in non-dilutive funding
Challenge
Asthma requires ongoing monitoring, but in-person testing limits effective care.
- Low patient adherence and engagement
- No real-time clinical insights
- Higher costs and delayed treatment adjustments
Solution
Bedfont enables remote FeNO testing for simple, at-home asthma monitoring.
- Non-invasive biomarker measuring airway inflammation
- Guides personalised treatment and predicts flare-ups
- Continuous, convenient monitoring for patients
Impact
A £281,953 Innovate UK Smart Grant accelerated Bedfont’s R&D and market readiness.
- Faster route to market, improving competitiveness
- Greater patient engagement and reduced clinic visits
- Proactive, personalised asthma care with better outcomes and lower costs
Bedfont Scientific Ltd. is a family-run medical technology company, founded in 1976. It specialises in designing and manufacturing breath analysis medical devices, ranging from portable to benchtop instruments, used in healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Bedfont recognised the importance of balancing its commitment to innovation with the need to access external funding. Rather than diverting internal resources away from research and development, the company made a strategic decision to partner with specialists to manage the grant application process.
This collaboration ensured that funding opportunities were pursued with precision while allowing Bedfont’s teams to remain fully focused on advancing their technology. By streamlining the process in this way, the company was able to accelerate progress, secure vital funding, and maintain momentum without additional strain on internal capacity.
Grantify: Simplifying the Grant Application Process
Tailored Application Strategy
Identified the best grant opportunities for the project
Developed a structured technical innovation story
Built a compelling business case
Expert support
Provided a dedicated grant specialist
Offered technical writing assistance
Guided detailed budget preparation
Tailored Application Strategy
Established a clear application timeline
Conducted regular progress reviews
Performed quality assurance checks
“As a highly innovative company, we wanted to keep our focus on research and development while also securing funding to accelerate what we believe to be the next major breakthrough. To achieve this, we chose to outsource our grant writing.
“This approach enabled us to navigate complex funding requirements more effectively, freeing our Research & Development teams to concentrate on core innovation. As a result, we have successfully secured funding and accelerated progress without additional administrative burden.”
With Grantify’s support in navigating the application, Bedfont secured a £281,953 Innovate UK award that enabled the fast-tracking of its remote FeNO testing solution. This non-invasive technology measures airway inflammation, helping clinicians guide treatment and anticipate asthma exacerbations. By bringing testing into patients’ homes, it empowers individuals to stay engaged with their care while providing clinicians with continuous, real-time data to make proactive, personalised decisions.
The funding not only shortened R&D timelines and accelerated product readiness but also positioned Bedfont to enter the market faster, enhancing its competitiveness and delivering meaningful improvements in patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
“Innovate UK SMART grants are among the most competitive funding awards in the UK, with applications reviewed by independent experts. Winning this grant is a strong endorsement of our innovation, strategy, and team, and it highlights the impact our work can deliver. This recognition helps raise our profile, reinforcing Bedfont’s position as a leader in the breath analysis medical device field.”
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