Improving skills for work to deliver better outcomes for all.

Unlocking the full potential of technology to get adults learning.

We’re catalysts for transformational change in vocational learning, unlocking the full potential of technology to improve skills for work and deliver better outcomes for all.

Our work so far

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What is VocTech?

Vocational Technology (VocTech) is digital tech that helps people gain and maintain the skills they need for work.

Our vision is to create a world where vocational skills, developed through innovative digital solutions, are celebrated and valued as the engine of our success.

We deliver our work through four key workstreams:

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Grant Funding

Grant funding for vocational technology from £30k to £150k. Help your ideas thrive with funding and expert support from Ufi.

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Ufi Ventures

The UK’s specialist investor in EdTech to support adult skills and learning for work. Providing £250k to £1m in early-stage investment.

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Strategic Partnerships

Working together to maximise our collective impact and accelerate the pace of change.

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VocTech Challenge programmes

Tackling specific challenges facing adult learners in the UK.

Explore our £3m programme of work and funding to get adults learning.

VocTech Challenge: Skills for an Economy in Transition.

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Join the Ufi VocTech Community

Sign-up to receive grant funding news, sector-leading insights, information, and inspiration about vocational technology.

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Latest news

  • Insights

    How digital badges are shaping a responsive skills system

    Kev Jones reflects on the AELP National Conference 2025.

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    Event, Insights

    Ufi resources from the AELP National Conference 2025

    Slides and resources exploring digital badging for ITPs.

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    News

    Digital Badging Commission launches national digital badging toolkit

    Supporting skills recognition and learning across the UK.