Prof. Stuart Semple
Head of Grants – Senior Leadership TeamStuart Semple is an Innovation Bid Writer at GrantTree, helping companies to gain funding for their cutting-edge research and development work. An Emeritus Professor of Life and Health Sciences, he joined GrantTree in 2023, having previously worked in academia for over 25 years. Stuart has extensive experience in bid writing and has secured funding from UK Research Councils and government, as well as international charitable foundations and industry. Outside of work, he has a passion for surfing, but his enthusiasm for riding waves is not always matched by his ability.
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About GrantTree
GrantTree was founded in 2010 by Paulina Sygulska-Tenner and Daniel Tenner out of their drive to provide tangible value to the burgeoning tech startup ecosystem. They were also deeply passionate about creating a living example of the future of work: where people are trusted, valued, and treated as whole humans.
The business grew rapidly and became known for its high quality service. When both founders exited in 2019, Nicky Johnson took over as CEO with a remit to scale the business and expand our impact.
In 2024, we were joined by now Chairman and CEO, Bob Leung. With over a decade of leadership experience, he’s passionate about creating self-driven teams and shaping company cultures that truly value and uplift their people. His mission is simple: to build not just great companies, but great places to work.
Over the years, GrantTree has significantly contributed to the growth of innovation in the UK, securing over £400 million in non-dilutive funding.
The story doesn’t end here. We’re building something exceptional to take GrantTree to the next level, and we hope you’ll be a part of our journey!