Accessible Instrument Development Fund: 2026-27

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Seed funding to get Accessible Instrument Designs off the ground Applications are open for DMLab's fourth round of grants for new accessible musical instruments. DMLab has supported several accessible instrument designs that help overcome barriers faced by Disabled musicians. To keep backing makers with new ideas, it is offering two seed funding grants of £1,000 each to develop brand new accessible instruments, giving innovators the chance to create something to showcase at future DMLab events. About DMLab DMLab is a project for Disabled and Non-Disabled musicians, technologists and makers to come together and explore accessible music making. It holds regular meetups and events to help build more inclusive music making opportunities. To register interest, applicants complete a short Expression of Interest form. The deadline is Wednesday 14 October 2026, 5:00pm.