BioGrad Education

“We’re offering students the opportunity to access cutting edge science with courses that provide students with practical skills and real life experiences. We’re excited about developing further the Skills Bootcamps and are focused on business growth.  The support from Caroline Turley at FW Capital has been instrumental. She’s really taken the time to immerse herself in our business and understand our future goals.”

Dr Natalie Kenny, Director, BioGrad Education

BioGrad Education, a specialist laboratory education provider, raised a six-figure investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. 

Based in Liverpool, the business offers a unique set of laboratory and clinic-based training courses that inspire and train the next generation of people working in STEM. Courses range from Level 3 (A Level) up to Level 7 (Postgraduate) in its state-of-the-art facilities at Liverpool Science Park. 

With the funding from NPIF II, BioGrad Education were able to create multiple jobs and purchase new equipment to help the team tender for new contracts. Run by industry leading scientists, the investment provided working capital to enable the delivery of Skills Bootcamps across the UK. It includes practical and theory sessions to help students to apply the techniques learnt into a practical laboratory setting, preparing them for the workplace.

The Skills Bootcamps are free courses for adults, co-designed and shaped with employers to respond to skills shortages through flexible training.