Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Rd 5
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 14 October 2026
UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £13 million. The funding supports small research and development partnership projects in farming. It comes from the industry-led R&D Partnerships Fund, part of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Project must be a partnership with other organisations
- Must relate to farming research and development
This is for UK registered businesses based in or working in England that want to run small research and development projects in the farming sector. You will need to form a partnership with other organisations. It is not for businesses outside England or those working outside agriculture and farming.
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Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £13 million for small R&D partnership projects. This funding is from the industry led R&D Partnerships Fund, a part of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme.
Applications are managed through Innovate UK Business Connect. Check the Innovate UK funding portal for application details and any expression of interest requirements.
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