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
Farming Innovation Programme - feasibility round 3
Opens: 18/09/2023 Closes: 15/11/2023
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £4.5m for feasibility projects to benefit farmers, growers or foresters in England.
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Farming Innovation Programme Small R&D Partnership Projects Round 3
Opens: 14/08/2023 Closes: 25/10/2023
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £9.8 million for Small R&D Partnership Projects in farming innovation.
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SBRI: Maximising renewable energy generation and local utilisation from farm (and growing) assets whilst maintaining agricultural yields
Opens: 29/08/2023 Closes: 09/10/2023
Cardiff and Monmouthshire Councils are looking for ways to incorporate green energy into the food supply chain.
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SBRI: Innovative farming practices to reduce carbon emissions and increase yield
Opens: 28/08/2023 Closes: 09/10/2023
Cardiff and Monmouthshire Councils are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and increase yield on farms in South Wales.
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SBRI: Approaches to encourage and enhance schools' knowledge of health benefits by sourcing from local food supply chains
Opens: 28/08/2023 Closes: 09/10/2023
Cardiff and Monmouthshire Councils are looking for new approaches to food sourcing and food education in schools.
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Canada-UK: Plant-based Protein Innovation
Opens: 18/09/2023 Closes: 01/11/2023
UK registered organisations, in collaboration with Canadian organisations, can apply for a share of up to £6.5m for plant-based protein projects.
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15/06/2023
New food innovation partnership between UK and Canada launches
Innovate UK and Protein Industries Canada announce new partnership to better connect the food sectors in both countries to meet sustainability and net zero aims.
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01/06/2023
Opportunities for innovation to reduce damage caused by quelea birds in Africa
In April 2023, we brought together stakeholders from the UK and Africa to explore innovation to reduce crop loss due to quelea birds in Africa.
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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
AgriFood Africa Connect brings innovative people and organisations across the UK and Africa together to address key AgriFood challenges in Africa. We build diverse connections across the UK and Africa to drive positive change that aligns with the UK’s Overseas Development Assistance goals.
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.