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Innovation Fund to Boost Workforce Inclusion | Leeds News
The UK government is unleashing a $60 million Innovation Fund to empower people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to enter and thrive in the workforce, tackling a $212 billion annual economic cost. Part of the $3.5 billion Pathways to Work initiative, this open call invites bold, scalable solutions from businesses, charities, and tech firms — with Paralympic icon Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson lending her voice to the expert panel. Applications open in September 2026, and AI tools will help match job seekers with opportunities, marking a major shift toward modern, inclusive…
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