ImpactScope, a leading technology company, has announced a major partnership with Norfolk County Council (NCC) in the UK. This collaboration aims to pilot the deployment of the Decentralized Impact Outcomes Marketplace (DIOM) technology within a new Outcomes Fund. The partnership is set to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability to the commissioning and verification of social impact outcomes.
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 6, 2025, marks an important step in the adoption of emerging technologies in the outcomes funding space. NCC, known for its innovative approach to new technologies, will use this pilot to test DIOM as a digital orchestration layer for outcomes-based funding. The focus will be on delivering measurable improvements for vulnerable young people and their families, while reducing administrative overheads and improving real-time visibility of results.
Sean Murphy, CEO of ImpactScope, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “This partnership with Norfolk County Council marks an important step in applying emerging technologies to the outcomes funding space. By combining blockchain transparency with AI-driven monitoring, DIOM can unlock the scalability and cost efficiencies that traditional outcomes funds often struggle to achieve. We are proud to support NCC’s vision in pioneering this approach.”
Councillor Fabian Eagle, NCC Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, also shared his thoughts on the collaboration, saying, “Norfolk County Council has a strong track record of pioneering new approaches to funding that deliver real benefits for our residents. We’re pleased to be partnering with ImpactScope on this pilot initiative. Our commitment to innovation remains central to how we serve our communities. DIOM presents a promising and practical way to enhance transparency, deepen collaboration with our partners, and ensure public funding achieves the greatest possible impact.”
The partnership between ImpactScope and NCC is set to bring about positive changes and advancements in the outcomes funding space. With the use of blockchain technology and AI-driven monitoring, DIOM will revolutionize the commissioning and verification of social impact outcomes. This collaboration showcases NCC’s commitment to innovation and its dedication to serving its communities in the most efficient and effective way possible.
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