[IUK] Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions for automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This funding is from the Farming Futures R&D fund.
Application window
Last round closed: 30 August 2026
What it funds
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions for automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This funding is from the Farming Futures R&D fund.
Who it suits
Your project must: have total costs between £500,000 and £2.5 million last between 12 and 36 months be collaborative you must ensure any one organisation does not account for more than 70% of the total eligible costs Subcontractors are allowed in this competition. Lead organisation To lead a collab…
- AI & software
- Clean energy & net zero
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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