Full ADOPT Grant: Round 8

Innovate UK Business Connect
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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 29 July 2026

Overview

Farming, growing or forestry businesses in England can apply for a share of £5 million. The money funds on-farm trial and demonstration projects. These projects must help improve adoption of new ideas or solutions in agriculture. This is Round 8 of the ADOPT Grant programme. The deadline is 29 July 2026. You need to be based in England to apply. The funding range is not specified in the available information.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companysole traderpartnership

Key requirements:

  • Must be farming, growing or forestry business
  • Must be based in England
  • Must conduct on-farm trial and demonstration projects
Who is this for?

This grant is for farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England. You need to run trial and demonstration projects that help adopt new agricultural ideas or solutions. It is not for businesses outside England or non-agricultural sectors.

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Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect

Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of up to £5 million for on-farm trial and demonstration projects, to improve adoption of new ideas or solutions in the agricultural sector.

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Last updated: 19 June 2026