
Opening of Sustainable farm-based proteins competition
A new research and development competition, focussed on ‘Sustainable farm-based Proteins’ has now opened for applications in the Farming Innovation Programme.
There are a number of places offering funding for agri-tech developments. We include the latest calls on this page and try and signpost other opportunities.
A new research and development competition, focussed on ‘Sustainable farm-based Proteins’ has now opened for applications in the Farming Innovation Programme.
Innovate UK is offering small and micro businesses a share of up to £30 million in grants alongside tailored business support delivered by Innovate UK EDGE. You can apply for up to £50,000 for highly innovative ideas that have a clear route to commercialisation through business growth.
Apply for funding for interdisciplinary research to support a more sustainable overall plastics system and help the UK move towards a circular plastics economy.
English farmers will be able to apply to take part in the Sustainable Farming Incentive – the first element of the government’s new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme – from 30 June, says Defra SoS George Eustice. A number of technologies on show in the Innovation Hub are relevant to SFI.
Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) is seeking to invest £11m to help close funding rounds worth at least £30m.
Apply for funding to support established research partnerships between business and academic institutions.
New funding being released by Defra.
Shake Climate Change uses a return on investment venture funding scheme. Start-up funding is provided in Phase 3 of the programme in the form of a convertible, interest-free loan. Equity investments may also be considered, although only for companies that are more advanced or require capital to overcome short-term, growth barriers.
A new drive to encourage farmers and landowners across England to plant and manage more trees has been launched today (25 January).
Farmers and growers in England can apply for up to £500,000 in Government funding from today to invest in cutting edge robotics and technology to boost food production.
Considering an investment in robotics, on-farm water storage or LED lighting then grants are available through the Farming Investment Fund
A new long-term funding programme to support farmers, growers, foresters and other businesses to embrace innovative new ways to maximise productivity and drive sustainability has opened for applications today, 20 October.