Innovate UK

CfI: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes

£3,000,000Closes 28 October 2026UK

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See the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service . Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop practical solutions that reignite the importance of play and increase access to high quality, real world play experiences, improving outcomes for children and young people. Print this guidance or save as PDF Guidance on good research Good research resource hub Subscribe to UKRI emails Keep up to date with funding, news and events, and a weekly newsletter. This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Let us know if you have feedback or would like to help improve our online products and services .

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