FOI release

FOI2024/00060: Comprehensive Information on Assessment Process and Disability Access Consideration

This request was refused in part, so we didn't provide some of the information the requester asked for. This may include information where we can neither confirm nor deny that we hold it.

Case reference FOI2024/00060

Published 3 June 2024

Request

Request Received: 22 January 2024

1. Comprehensive Assessor Information: Please provide a comprehensive overview of all individuals involved in the assessment process of my current and previous applications, including any external consultants or advisors. This information is vital for a complete understanding of the decision-making process and to ensure that all perspectives and areas of expertise were adequately represented.

2. Disability Access Training: Given the nature of my work in metaverse technology and mental health, and the significance of inclusive and accessible technology, I request information on the disability access training that assessors and other involved personnel have undergone. This is crucial to understand their proficiency in evaluating projects that require a deep understanding of accessibility and inclusivity, especially in the context of mental health technologies.

3. Disability Access Policies: Additionally, I would like to inquire about the disability access policies that are in place within Innovate UK and how these policies influenced the assessment of my application. It is important to ensure that such policies are not only in place but also actively guide the evaluation process, particularly for projects like mine that are at the intersection of technology, mental health, and accessibility.

4. The specific criteria and scoring metrics used by each assessor.

Response

Response Sent: 19 March 2024

Full details of this response are provided in the attached documents.

Documents

• FOI2024-00060 3_EDI_assessment _Redacted.pdf (590.4 KB)
• FOI2024-00060 Assessor Briefing - Mindset Strand 1 and 2 _Redacted.pdf (10.8 MB)
• FOI2024-00060 EDI case 1 _Redacted.pdf (3.1 MB)
• FOI2024-00060 EDI details _Redacted.pdf (4.1 MB)
• FOI2024-00060 POL012_Policy_Reasonable_Adjustments 1_Redacted.pdf (169.8 KB)
• FOI_Response_Letter_FOI2024_00060_Redacted.pdf (327.6 KB)

This is UK Research and Innovation's response to a freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) request.

You can browse our other responses or make a new FOI request.