ADOPT funding opportunity information webinar
Learn about Defra’s new ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) funding opportunity.
About ADOPT
ADOPT is designed to support farmer-led, collaborative innovation projects that trial new technologies and practices on farms. Farmers, growers, and foresters in England can apply for funding to support the introduction of innovative technologies aimed at improving productivity, resilience, and sustainability.
The ADOPT fund will open for applications on 28 April 2025, with up to £20.6 million of funding committed for 2025/2026.
- Support Grant (up to £2,500): These help applicants explore their idea and work with a project facilitator to shape a strong proposal.
- Full Grant (up to £100,000): To support farmer-led, collaborative research and innovation projects over 6 months-2 years.
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The projects funded through ADOPT will focus on finding solutions that address on-farm challenges in the agriculture, horticulture and agro-forestry sectors. Projects must focus on improving one or more of the following areas:
- Enhancing productivity and profitability
- Resilience to challenges such as climate change, food security and market volatility
- Progress towards achieving net-zero farming
Projects may incorporate innovative technologies such as robotic harvesting, early detection of lameness in dairy herds and drone technology for precision farming.
This funding comes from Defra, as part of the Farming Innovation Programme delivered by Innovate UK.
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Explore the directory of ADOPT project facilitators
All applications must have a Project Facilitator as part of the project team. Our directory connects the UK’s growing AgriFood industry with industrial collaborators and research-based expertise who can support your application.
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Related Opportunities
ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 1
Opens: 28/04/2025 Closes: 11/06/2025
Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a grant of £2,500, to engage an external Project Facilitator to support the development of a Full ADOPT Grant application.
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Full ADOPT Grant: Round 1
Opens: 28/04/2025 Closes: 25/06/2025
Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of up to £2 million for on-farm trial and demonstration projects, to improve adoption of new ideas or solutions in the agricultural sector.