Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2
Funding
£1,000 – £1,225,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 30 September 2026
This grant offers a share of up to £20 million for businesses developing automation and robotics in farming, horticulture, and forestry. You can apply for between £1,000 and £1,225,000. It is open to UK registered businesses. The deadline to apply is 30 September 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Project must relate to automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry
This grant is for UK registered businesses working on automation and robotics solutions in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry in England. It suits businesses at any stage of developing innovative technology for these sectors. It is not for individuals or organisations outside England.
Regions
Full details from Defra and Innovate UK
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions for automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This funding is from the Farming Futures R&D fund.
You apply through Innovate UK. Check the Innovate UK Funding Service for the application portal and any required steps. Confirm whether an expression of interest is needed before submitting a full application.
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