Grant
CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes
Open
UKRI offers contracts of £200,000 to £500,000 for organisations to develop real-world, non-screen-based play solutions that improve learning, development, and wellbeing outcomes for children up to age 18. Projects must last 12 months with the majority of work and funding spent in the UK.
Key facts
- Organiser
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) / Innovate UK
- Deadline
- October 28, 2026
- Opens
- September 15, 2026
- Amount
- £500,000 · Grant
- Equity
- None
- Entry fee
- Free to apply
- Open to
- Anywhere
- Sectors
- Edtech, Social impact
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Application languages
- English
Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.
Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.