Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2
Funding
Up to £20,000,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This grant offers a share of up to £20 million for businesses developing automation and robotics in farming, horticulture, and forestry. You must be a UK registered business to apply. The funding comes from the Farming Futures R&D fund, run by Innovate UK. Projects must be based in England.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Project must relate to automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for UK registered businesses working on automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture, or forestry in England. It is not for individuals, charities, or businesses outside these sectors.
Regions
No published award history for Innovate UK. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from 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.
Apply through Innovate UK's funding portal. Check the Innovate UK website for full application details and any stage requirements.
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