Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership
Funding
£262,500 – £1,350,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 17 June 2026
UK registered small and medium businesses can apply for up to £1.35 million to develop innovative farming solutions. You must get matching private investment from selected investor partners. The total pot is £5 million. The deadline is 17 June 2026. This funding is for England only. You need to be a micro, small or medium sized enterprise. Your innovation must improve farming in some way. The government will work with private investors to fund your project.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered SME
- Must secure matching private investment from selected investor partners
- Innovation must align with farming solutions
This grant is for UK registered micro, small and medium sized enterprises developing innovative farming solutions. You must be based in England. You need to secure matching private investment from selected investor partners to qualify.
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UK registered micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop innovative farming solutions. This must align with private investment from selected investor partners.
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