AI & Economic Opportunity Fund 2026: Funding for Organisations Supporting Young Adults Into Tech Careers

Overview

The AI & Economic Opportunity Fund 2026 is an initiative supported by The Hg Foundation and JPMorganChase designed to help low-income young adults without university degrees access employment opportunities in the technology sector. The fund aims to strengthen programmes that provide training, skills, and career pathways needed to enter technology-related jobs and high-quality apprenticeships. Rather than providing direct financial assistance to individual students, the fund supports a portfolio of programmes over a two-year period to address skills gaps and help participants secure sustainable career opportunities. Glasgow and South West England are identified as areas of interest, and applicants should consult the official prospectus for precise geographic requirements.

Who can apply

The fund accepts applications from organisations and training providers that can deliver programmes to improve access to technology careers for young adults facing financial and educational barriers. Eligible applicants are those capable of delivering training, career development, and employment-focused programmes that target low-income young adults without university degrees.

What you get

Successful organisations receive funding to support their training and employment programmes over a two-year period. This organisational programme funding aims to help delivery organisations strengthen their capacity to provide training and improve participants' access to employment and apprenticeship opportunities in the technology sector.

How to apply

Interested organisations should review the official fund prospectus and complete the official application form. Completed proposals must be submitted by email by the specified application deadline.

Key dates

The application deadline is 23 November 2026 at 9:00 a.m. UK time.