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Farming Innovation Programme

Status

Closes in 2 days

Applications close 2026-10-14.

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Amount
£5,000,000

Small R&D Partnerships Round 5: pot up to GBP 13m, grant up to 70% (micro/small), 60% (medium), 50% (large). Also Feasibility Round 5 (pot GBP 15m) and ADOPT Full Grant Round 10 (GBP 50,000-200,000; opens 24 Sept, closes 18 Nov 2026). Projects benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England.

You must co-fund 30%. Work out the cash you need

Funder

Defra / Innovate UK (UKRI)

public · national

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Small R&D Partnerships Round 5 opens 1 September and closes 14 October 2026; ADOPT Round 10 closes 18 November 2026.

Your odds
Not published

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Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

You fund 30% yourself.

Who can apply

Projects must benefit farmers, growers or foresters in England.

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.farminginnovation.ukri.org/

"Defra Farming Innovation Small R&D Partnerships (Round 5) | Opens 1 September and Closes 14 October"

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