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.
This initiative between AHDB and BBSRC will address critical research questions, identified as gaps in knowledge by the What Works Centre for Agriculture and Horticulture. We wish to invite research and appropriate knowledge exchange activities to test approaches and develop strategies to improve the resilience of UK agricultural and horticultural businesses.
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.
arming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of up to £1million for feasibility projects. This is an expression of interest competition.
Apply for funding to support an established research partnership between business and academic institutions.
The opening date for the next round of Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources Agriculture and Environment opens on the 28thOctober until the 15th October 2022.
A sixth round of the popular Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund has been announced, giving groups of farmers and landowners in England time to consider making an application ahead of December 2021 when the application window opens.
In October 2021, Defra will launch the first of its competitions within the ‘Industry-led R&D Partnerships fund’. The aim of the fund is to encourage groups of farmers, growers, businesses and researchers to get involved in collaborative research and development.
Under this scheme SMEs can receive up to £15,000* to spend on the services and support delivered by Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and the
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £25 million in the best game-changing and commercially viable innovative or disruptive ideas.
The Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) launched last year and supports innovative products and technologies and will have a tangible impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Are you a food system thinker? Can you help create an alternative to a ‘calories per hectare’ approach for food production?
The UKRI is looking to support approaches that consider the ‘number of people fed healthily and sustainably per hectare’, through its new Food Systems SPF programme.
A new dairy response fund will open for applications on 18 June, Farming Minister Victoria Prentis confirmed today.