Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Rd 5
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £13 million for small R&D partnership projects in agriculture.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £13 million total, with individual project costs between £1 million and £3 million
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2026 · 13 days left
- Region
- England
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This is a collaborative funding opportunity for UK registered businesses to undertake small R&D projects in the agricultural sector. The program aims to improve productivity, sustainability, and resilience, and help move farming towards net zero emissions. Projects should have total costs between £1 million and £3 million, with up to 70% covered by grant funding, and must demonstrate benefits for farmers, growers, or foresters in England.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in England
- Projects aligned with agriculture & rural
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £13 million total, with individual project costs between £1 million and £3 million
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside England
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK registered businesses, including SMEs and sole traders, must lead a collaborative project.
- The consortium must include at least one UK registered SME claiming grant funding.
- Projects must have total costs between £1 million and £3 million, last up to 30 months, and benefit farmers, growers, or foresters in England.
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