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Contract for Innovation: earlier identification of UK children with SEN
Executive Summary
This SBRI-style contract seeks innovative digital or diagnostic solutions to improve the speed and equity of SEN identification in children, specifically targeting gaps where current market solutions are ineffective.
Expected Launch
June 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic, Charity
Funding Available & Project Rates
£2.5 million total fund with a maximum award of £500,000 per project.
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Target Sectors
healthcaredigital technologyeducation technology
Technology Scope
artificial intelligencemachine learningpredictive analyticsdigital healthdata diagnosticssoftware as a medical device
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Competition Scope & Overview
Organisations can apply to develop innovations that enable earlier, fairer, and more reliable identification of special educational needs (SEN) in contexts where existing market solutions underperform or do not operate.