FreshCheck has received £150,000 funding from the British Design Fund (BDF) to accelerate the rollout of its patented colour-change hygiene verification system.
Founded in 2015 by Imperial College London PhD alumni Alex Bond and Dr. John Simpson, FreshCheck has transformed their lab side project into a rapidly growing hygiene innovation company.
Its globally patented colour-change swab system provides instant, visual confirmation of surface cleanliness. The swabs require no expensive hardware, no lab work, and no waiting for results, challenges which limit widespread adoption.
Validated by Campden BRI (a globally recognised food innovation testing body), the system combines a simple swab with an integrated app and web platform that enables users to record, analyse and verify hygiene standards in real time. The technology is already in use across major UK food producers and is now being trialled by leading international brands.
The funding from BDF is intended to support the company’s plans to expand its product range and explore new applications in healthcare, where hygiene monitoring remains a persistent challenge, as seen with the rising cases of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs).
