Key information
Grant status:
The fund is currently closed for applications. Successful applicants to the VocTech Activate 2024 grant fund will be announced in May.
Purpose of the fund
VocTech Activate is our test bed where the first spark of an idea which could solve a vocational learning problem can be scoped and tested in the supportive environment that Ufi funding provides. We grant fund projects that are at a relatively early stage, helping to prototype ideas and work out the next steps necessary on the journey to long-term success.
How much funding is available?
VocTech Activate provides grants of between £30,000 and £60,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months.
VocTech Activate was previously known as VocTech Seed
What have other organisations done with a VocTech Activate grant?
You can explore all the organisations we have supported through grant funding in the Ufi VocTech Directory.
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Spotlight... on St Mungo's
Empowering people recovering from homelessness through a programme of online learning.
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Spotlight on... ANAGRAM
Using the immersive potential of VR to provide carers with insight into the experience of people with mental health problems.
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Ufi announce the latest organisations offered VocTech Activate grant funding
Explore our latest cohort of grant-funded organisations helping transform how people gain skills for work.
Eligibility Checker
Interested in seeing if your project could be eligible for grant funding through VocTech Activate?
Explore our eligibility checker to see if the grant could be right for you.
Find out more about the grant
The links below provide an introduction to the grant, outline the grant criteria and explain how to apply.
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About the fund
Find out about the VocTech Activate Grant Fund.
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How to Apply
Instructions on how to apply.
Preparing your application
To support your application we have gathered some background resources, tips for applying and Frequently Asked Questions.
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Guidance and tips
Get the most from your application.
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Grant Funding FAQs
Find answers to our most common grant funding questions
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Grant Terms and Conditions
All applicants agree to our Grant Ts + Cs