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[IUK] Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Round 5

UK businesses can apply for funding for collaborative research and development projects that improve the productivity, sustainability and resilience of farming while supporting progress towards net zero. Projects must address a significant challenge or opportunity affecting farmed animals, plants, novel food production systems, bioeconomy or agroforestry. Solutions must be developed with relevant end users and demonstrate clear benefits for farmers, growers or foresters in England.

Award
Total eligible project costs must be between £1 million and £3 million.
Collaborative

Next deadline

Date to be confirmed

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What it funds

UK businesses can apply for funding for collaborative research and development projects that improve the productivity, sustainability and resilience of farming while supporting progress towards net zero. Projects must address a significant challenge or opportunity affecting farmed animals, plants, novel food production systems, bioeconomy or agroforestry. Solutions must be developed with relevant end users and demonstrate clear benefits for farmers, growers or foresters in England.

Who it suits

Established UK businesses developing ambitious agricultural innovations that require collaboration with farmers, growers, foresters, researchers, technology providers or supply-chain partners.

  • Life sciences & health
  • Clean energy & net zero
  • Manufacturing & materials
  • Late stage & scale-up

Programme specifications

Award band£1m+
FunderInnovate UK
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadlineTo be confirmed
Key sectors
Life sciences & healthClean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materials

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