AgriFood
Innovate UK Business Connect helps organisations interested in AgriFood innovation access the expert information, funding and connections needed to drive change. Our experts work with businesses of all sizes; locally, nationally and globally.
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Maximise your chances for success when applying for funding
Innovate UK Business Connect is often first to find out about funding opportunities for AgriFood innovation from government and organisations, including Innovate UK. We inform the AgriFood community about this funding and how to apply for it. We can also partner with organisations to deliver funding on their behalf.
We produce events that not only provide in-depth information about funding opportunities but also allow innovators to meet collaborators and connect with the right people and opportunities.
If you decide to apply for funding, one of our team will help guide you towards the most appropriate funding call for your project and give you guidance on how to write a successful application. This funding could range from grant to investment funding.
Make connections to fast track your project
You’ll be matched with the person in our team who is the most knowledgeable about your project. We have experts in livestock, aquaculture, food, crops and we collaborate with key international AgriFood markets like Africa and Colombia.
If we identify that you’ll benefit from connecting with another organisation to help you achieve your goals, we’ll identify partners best suited to your needs.
If you need technology or expertise that you don’t have in-house, we’ll put you in touch with someone who can help.
Read about how we’ve helped:
– Start-up Earthly Biochar build powerful connections and access funding to accelerate their innovation.
– AgriTech company Breedr win two grants, raise private investment and collaborate with a major player in their sector.
– 15 organisations come together to form the the Insectrial Revolution project, and win £5.9m in funding.
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Related Opportunities
Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England – Round 3 CR&D
Opens: 23/09/2024 Closes: 06/11/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for up to £300k for innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Eastern England.
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Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England - Round 2 MFA
Opens: 23/09/2024 Closes: 06/11/2024
UK registered SMEs can apply for up to £100k each for innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Eastern England.
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Launchpad: agri-tech and food technology, Mid & North Wales – MFA
Opens: 04/11/2024 Closes: 11/12/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5m for innovation projects in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales.
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AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors
Opens: 04/11/2024 Closes: 11/12/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for AI solutions to support AI upskilling in key sectors; construction, transport, creative, and agrifood.
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ARIA: Synthetic Plants - full proposals
Opens: 16/10/2024 Closes: 12/11/2024
Backed by £62.4m, this programme will aim to catalyse a new generation of major crops that are more productive, resilient, and sustainable.
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European Space Agency: Space For Sustainable Forestry
Applications reviewed when received
ESA seek space-based solutions for forest management, ecosystem improvement, agroforestry, natural disaster response, and carbon storage measurement.
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