VocTech Activate grant fund

Applications are currently closed

Key information

Grant status:

The fund is currently closed for applications.

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 £30,000 to £60,000 for projects lasting between 3 to 12 months.

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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.

VocTech Activate is currently closed for applications, but you can explore the grant resources below.

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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 fund could be right for you.

Eligibility checker

Unable to join a pre-application workshop?

If you were unable to join a pre-application workshop, or would like to listen back, we have recorded the presentation here.

In this presentation Jane Holmes, Associate Director of Grants at Ufi, presents an overview of the grant fund, explains the process and gives some top tips on how to write your application.

VocTech Activate 2025

Our VocTech Activate grant fund supports the design, development, testing and adoption of new digital tools and approaches that could reach learners furthest from opportunity and have the potential to transform learning for work.

Watch our short explainer for an introduction to the grant fund, who it's for and how it works.

Find out more about the fund

The links below provide an introduction to the fund, outline the fund criteria and explain how to apply.

  • About the fund

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    Find out about the VocTech Activate Grant Fund.

  • How to Apply

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    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.