Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership 2026
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 17 June 2026
UK registered small and medium businesses can apply for a share of £5 million to develop innovative farming solutions. You must work with selected private investor partners who will also invest money. This is part of Defra's programme to boost farming innovation. The deadline is 17 June 2026. You need to be a micro, small or medium enterprise registered in the UK. Your project must focus on farming innovation. Private investors will provide additional funding alongside the grant.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be micro, small or medium enterprise
- Must align with private investment from selected investor partners
- Must be UK registered
This grant is for UK registered micro, small and medium enterprises developing farming innovations. You must partner with selected private investors who will also fund your project. It is only available to businesses registered in the UK.
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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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