Study Tech

What Study Tech does

Study Tech is a UK-based, privately-held assistive technology service provider operating exclusively through the government-funded Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) framework. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Northampton, the company serves students with disabilities, mental health conditions, neurodivergent conditions, chronic illnesses, or learning differences undertaking higher education in England and Wales (with stated collaboration extending to Scotland's SAAS). The company holds approved-provider status with the Student Loans Company and works in partnership with Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, the Welsh Government, and the Department for Education.

The company's offering consists of four interconnected service lines: DSA Needs Assessments conducted by experienced assessors to determine funding-eligible support recommendations; Equipment and Software supply (computers, monitors, headsets, printers, configured to individual conditions, with approximately 50% of customers choosing paid upgrades from the standard recommended laptop); one-to-one Assistive Technology (AT) Training focused on productivity and academic outcomes; and face-to-face Ergonomic Assessments at students' term-time addresses. The company has also launched a Study Tech Student App for training session booking and administration. Operationally, Study Tech maintains ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 27001 (information security) certifications; holds Disability Confident Committed Employer status; and is a Social Enterprise UK member.

Revenue is generated primarily through government funding routed via the SLC framework, supplemented by a fixed £200 student contribution per recommended computer and additional upgrade fees. The company also collects an Annual Service Charge for ongoing technical support throughout students' courses. Go-to-market is referral-based through government portals and Higher Education Institution partnerships, with no direct consumer e-commerce channel. The company is reportedly founder/privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Study Tech

Legal name

Study Tech Limited

Website

https://study.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Study Tech is a UK-based assistive technology provider delivering DSA-funded needs assessments, equipment, one-to-one AT training, and ergonomic assessments to higher-education students with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations & Needs Assessments (EDAKAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AT Funding, Procurement & Compliance Support (IEP/504 Documentation) (EDAKAIAJ), AT for Reading, Writing & Learning (Literacy/Executive Function) Tools & Training (EDAKAIAC), AT Device Setup, Integration & Technical Support (MDM, IT, Interoperability) (EDAKAIAK), Accessibility & Assistive Technology IT Support (EDALAMAJ)

Keywords

• Assistive technology services
• Disabled students allowance
• Ergonomic assessments
• Needs assessments
• Assistive technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. DSA Equipment Supply: Supply of assistive technology equipment (computers, monitors, headsets, printers) to students with DSA funding. Students pay a £200 contribution towards computers, with funding bodies covering the remainder. Custom upgrades available at additional cost.
2. Assistive Technology Training: Personalised one-to-one AT training sessions for students. Training sessions are funded through DSA framework and arranged alongside equipment orders.
3. Ergonomic Assessments: Face-to-face comprehensive evaluations of workstations and working habits following DSA needs assessment, with equipment fully covered by funding bodies.
4. Needs Assessments: DSA needs assessments conducted by experienced assessors to determine equipment, training, and support recommendations. Funded through Student Finance.
5. Annual Service Charge: Ongoing technical support services for equipment during studies, subject to Annual Service Charge arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Study Tech is an approved UK Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) framework provider that delivers assistive technology services to students with disabilities in higher education. Its core services include individual needs assessments, supply and configuration of assistive technology equipment and software (computers, headsets, printers, monitors), personalised one-to-one AT training, and face-to-face ergonomic assessments at term-time addresses.

Product overview

Study Tech provides a suite of services supporting students with disabilities through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). The offering consists of four interconnected services: Needs Assessments (initial consultation to identify support requirements), Equipment and Software (procurement and configuration of assistive technology including computers and peripherals), AT Training (personalised training on recommended technology), and Ergonomic Assessments (workstation optimisation). These services work together as a complete support pathway from initial assessment through ongoing technical support throughout the student's course.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Needs Assessments Individual DSA needs assessments conducted by experienced assessors who discuss the student's condition and its impact on studies, then make tailored recommendations for equipment, training, and support for funding approval by the Student Loans Company. Fully funded through Student Finance for eligible students.
• Equipment and Software Supply of a comprehensive range of assistive technology equipment including computers, headsets, printers, and monitors configured to individual DSA requirements. Students pay a £200 contribution towards recommended computers with funding bodies covering the remainder; upgrades available at additional cost.
• AT Training Personalised one-to-one assistive technology training sessions lasting up to 3 hours, designed to help students maximise the benefits of their DSA-funded technology, enhancing time management, productivity, and academic performance. Funded through the DSA framework.
• Ergonomic Assessments Comprehensive face-to-face evaluation of workstation and working habits conducted at the student's term-time address following a DSA needs assessment, with equipment fully covered by funding bodies and no student contribution required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of customers supported throughout their educational journeys
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Student Loans Company (SLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy Tech operates as an approved provider under the SLC DSA framework. They work in partnership with Student Finance, delivering enhanced outcomes for customers through needs assessments, equipment provision, and training services. Equipment and services are funded through SLC guidelines.
• Student Finance EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment funding body for English students. Students apply directly to Student Finance for DSA funding. Study Tech receives approved referrals and delivers services according to SLC guidelines.
• Student Finance WalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment funding body for Welsh students. Study Tech delivers DSA services to eligible Welsh students through this partnership.
• Welsh GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body for Welsh students. Study Tech works in close collaboration with Welsh Government for student support.
• SAAS (Students Awards Agency Scotland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish funding body. Study Tech collaborates with SAAS for student support across the UK.
• Department for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK Government department setting policy for DSA. Study Tech works in close collaboration with the Department for Education, ensuring services meet government standards.
• Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy Tech sees itself as an extension of HEI support teams, not an external service. They share pre-assessment information, coordinate ongoing support, and work around academic calendars. Universities and colleges maintain disability services teams who work with Study Tech on student support.
• DPD (Courier)minorOthersInsured courier service for equipment delivery. Monday to Friday, 7am to 12pm delivery across UK. Students can use DPD app to manage delivery dates and addresses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iansyst: Approved UK DSA framework provider offering assistive technology assessments, equipment supply, and training to higher education students — a closely comparable specialist competitor in the same funding mechanism.
• AbilityNet: UK charity and DSA-approved provider delivering AT assessments, training, and advice to disabled students; shares the same Student Loans Company framework channel and target student population as Study Tech.
• Microlink: One of the largest UK DSA assistive technology providers, also an approved SLC framework supplier offering needs assessments, equipment, and training to disabled students — directly overlapping Study Tech's core offering and customer base.
• Diverse Learners: UK-based DSA needs assessment and assistive technology provider for university students with disabilities, operating through the same SLC framework as Study Tech with overlapping service categories.
• RealThing: UK assistive technology retailer and DSA equipment supplier providing specialist hardware and software to disabled students — overlapping Study Tech's equipment/procurement revenue stream.

Others

• Humanware: Global manufacturer of assistive devices (Braille displays, low-vision devices) that are routinely supplied under DSA schemes; an upstream equipment partner/supplier rather than a direct service competitor.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global provider of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) hardware and software often funded through DSA for students with complex communication needs — adjacent ecosystem peer supplying AT used in Study Tech-supported assessments.

Emerging players

• Crick Software: UK developer of literacy-support software (Clicker, DocsPlus) commonly procured through DSA for students with dyslexia and SpLD — a software-focused peer within Study Tech's assistive technology ecosystem.
• Shaw Trust: Large UK disability employment and inclusion charity with adjacent DSA-aligned assessment and support services; competes for some disability-services work in HE and overlaps partially with Study Tech's mission.

Broad incumbents

• Clicker (Texthelp / Educational Software): Commercial provider of widely-used literacy and reading/writing assistive software (e.g., Clicker, Read&Write) frequently deployed under DSA — an upstream tool supplier in the same AT-for-students value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StudyTechUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studytechdsa
• Instagraminstagram.com/studytechuk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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