Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership 2026
Funding
Up to £5,000,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
UK registered small and medium businesses can apply for a share of up to £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 funding helps develop new technologies and methods for agriculture. You need to be a micro, small or medium enterprise registered in the UK. Private investors must match your application with their own funding. Applications appear to be on a rolling basis with no set deadline.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be UK registered SME
- Must align with private investment from selected investor partners
- Must develop farming solutions
This grant is for UK registered micro, small and medium enterprises developing innovative farming solutions. You must be able to work with selected private investor partners who will provide matching investment. It is not for large companies or businesses outside 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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