Aims/priorities: The WorkerTech Fund focuses on supporting early-stage ventures that use technology to improve working conditions and outcomes for people in low-paid or insecure employment. Its objectives include increasing access to better pay, career development opportunities and skills for affected workers.
The programme aims to enhance worker voice and influence within the workplace and to improve overall wellbeing. Ventures supported are expected to deliver measurable social impact by addressing challenges faced by workers in precarious roles. The fund forms part of a broader effort to explore innovative technological solutions that can create positive change in the labour market and promote fairer, more sustainable employment practices across the UK.
Who can apply? Applications are welcome from UK-based companies, charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and co-operatives. Eligible ventures must demonstrate a strong social mission alongside a sustainable and scalable business model, with the potential to deliver measurable impact for low-paid and insecure workers. The fund is designed for pre-seed and seed stage organisations seeking equity or quasi-equity investment, rather than grant funding.
Grant amount: The programme's current budget is £9 million. It provides investment ranging from approximately £75,000 to £200,000 per venture. Funding is offered in the form of equity or quasi-equity, reflecting the fund's focus on social investment rather than traditional grants.
The programme targets pre-seed and seed-stage ventures, supporting organisations that are in the early stages of development but have a demonstrable plan for scaling and achieving measurable impact. The investment is intended to help ventures develop their technology solutions, expand their reach, and strengthen their business model.
The fund aims to provide sufficient capital to enable early-stage organisations to progress towards growth while maintaining a focus on improving conditions for low-paid or insecure workers across.
Application process: Applications are made online.
More information is available at the Resolution Ventures website.
Deadline: Applications are on a rolling basis.
Contact information: Resolution Impact Ventures Limited
2 Queen Anne's Gate
London
SW1H 9AA
Website: Resolution Ventures