AgriFood
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Maximise your chances for success when applying for funding
Innovate UK KTN 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
Launchpad: agri-tech and food tech in Eastern England
Opens: 23/10/2023 Closes: 06/12/2023
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for business led projects in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Eastern England.
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Open Innovation challenge: Innovative Products from Millet (and Other High Fibre Grains)
Opens: 01/12/2023 Closes: 29/01/2024
Unilever Kenya is seeking innovative solutions to produce millet food products with consumer appeal and zero waste, using circular economy principles.
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Global Business Innovation Programme in Canada – Agri-Food
Opens: 31/10/2023 Closes: 05/01/2024
Innovate UK seeks companies who are involved in developing innovations to support the alternative protein sector for a market visit to Canada.
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Growing Kent and Medway: prototyping and demonstrator fund
Opens: 20/11/2023 Closes: 24/01/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £750k for innovative technologies in the horticultural food and drink supply chain.
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SBRI: Plant health innovations for biosecurity
Opens: 06/11/2023 Closes: 20/12/2023
This competition aims to accelerate innovative solutions, technologies or practices that enhance plant health and biosecurity.
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Open Innovation challenge: Manure Valorisation and Energy Production
Opens: 04/12/2023 Closes: 31/01/2024
Animal Care, Nigeria, are looking for ways to transform poultry manure into energy sources and other valuable outputs.
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Related Events and Recordings
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Feb
2024
Net Zero Innovations Unveiled in Norfolk’s Agri-food Industry
09.00 - 17.00 | Norwich
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16
Nov
2023
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Programmes related to AgriFood

AgriFood Investment Readiness Programme
For UK SMEs working on AgriFood innovations and looking for private investment.

Agrifood Africa Connect
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AgriFood Africa Connect Map
The AgriFood Africa Connect Map makes it easier for UK and African organisations to collaborate on projects, provides information on the AgriFood sector across Africa, and helps connect innovators to enable collaboration and address key global challenges.