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Innovate UKFarming Innovation Programme Round 5
Fully FundedLondon, United Kingdomphd· Up to £13M total fund.
Project Overview
Up to £13M for small collaborative R&D partnership projects in farming innovation. UK registered businesses lead.
Opportunity Overview
Innovate UK and Defra fund up to £13M for small collaborative R&D projects in farming innovation. Develops new technologies for productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture.
Project Parameters
- Eligible costs typically £200,000-£500,000.
- Funding intensity up to 70% for micro/small, 60% medium, 50% large.
- Duration up to 2-3 years.
Eligibility
- Collaborations only. Lead must be UK registered business.
- Consortia must involve farmers, growers, or foresters meaningfully.
Application
Submit via Innovation Funding Service by 14 October 2026, 11:00am.
Official Links
- UKRI listing: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity
- Application: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk
Innovate UK and Defra fund up to £13M for small collaborative R&D projects in farming innovation. Develops new technologies for productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture.
Project Parameters
- Eligible costs typically £200,000-£500,000.
- Funding intensity up to 70% for micro/small, 60% medium, 50% large.
- Duration up to 2-3 years.
Eligibility
- Collaborations only. Lead must be UK registered business.
- Consortia must involve farmers, growers, or foresters meaningfully.
Application
Submit via Innovation Funding Service by 14 October 2026, 11:00am.
Official Links
- UKRI listing: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity
- Application: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk
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