Summary:
Calling all UK businesses! Join forces and leverage up to £7.8 million to tackle critical agricultural challenges through collaborative R&D projects. This grant, from the industry-led R&D Partnerships Fund within the Farming Innovation Programme, fuels bold innovations for a more sustainable and productive future of farming.
Deadline: Applications open: January 15, 2024 (open now!) Applications close: March 13, 2024
Sponsor:
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligibility:
- Collaboration is key: Partner with other UK-registered organizations.
- Lead applicant requirements:
- UK-registered business of any size.
- Must involve at least one grant-claiming Micro, Small, or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME).
- Partner with at least one grant-claiming academic institution, research organization, charity, not-for-profit, or public sector organization.
Benefits:
- Funding: Secure up to £7.8 million to power your collaborative R&D project.
- Accelerate Innovation: Tackle complex challenges through shared expertise and resources.
- Boost Productivity & Sustainability: Develop solutions for a thriving and environmentally responsible food system.
- Market Advantage: Gain a competitive edge with cutting-edge agricultural technologies.
- Social Impact: Contribute to a more secure and affordable food supply for all.