Ufi Charitable Trust - VocTech Activate

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The VocTech Activate grant fund supports the development of new ideas that use digital tools and approaches to transform how people gain skills for work.

They encourage ideas which have the potential to transform how vocational learning happens, rooted in a real-world understanding of the problems, issues and opportunities in the vocational sector. Projects will need to show how the idea is novel.

Funding is to support for the development of early-stage ideas, small scale testing, proof of concept work and the development of strategies to scale once Ufi funding has ended. This could include:

• Design, development and prototyping
• Refining learning design
• Small scale testing with users
• Planning a route to market & strategies for scaling
• Project Management
• Evidencing impact & what works

Projects must focus on adult vocational learning in the UK (be aimed at adults aged 16+)

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

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Who can apply

Open to organisations across the UK, including charities, trade bodies, learning providers, employers, private companies, community interest companies and other not-for-profit organisations. Applicants need direct access to the intended learners or users, connections to relevant employers and sector stakeholders, and technical capability, either in-house or through an established development partner.

When to apply

Currently closed for applications.

Next deadline: 25 Jan 2027

How to apply

There is a two stage applications process. Stage One applications can be made online via the Ufi Charitable Trust website.

Access to Stage 2 is by invitation only.

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Activites funded: Education and training Science and technology

Beneficiaries funded: Economically/socially disadvantaged General public Local communities Unemployed

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