Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Round 5
Closes tomorrow
Innovate UK and Defra
Full ADOPT grant: round 10
Agricultural Science and Agriculture research grant from Innovate UK and Defra
Apply by Wednesday, Dec 2 at 11:00 UTC
About
Supports collaborative on-farm trials of ideas and technologies that improve agricultural productivity, resilience or sustainability. Projects must demonstrate benefits to English farmers and share results. Eligible project costs are £50,000–£200,000; these are project budgets, not grant award limits. Projects last 6–24 months, start by 1 April 2027 and finish by 31 March 2029. Applications close 2 December 2026 at 11:00 UK time.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Covers: Funding rates vary: eligible GB farming businesses up to 80%; academics 80% FEC; qualifying non-economic research organisations up to 100%. Research participation capped at 60% of project costs.
Host location: United Kingdom
Funded work must take place in the UK and benefit English farming.
Reviewed Oct 13, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
An established commercial farmer, grower or forester in England must lead, with another UK farming business and a registered Project Facilitator. UK academics and research organisations may collaborate but cannot lead. No partner may claim over 70% of project costs.
Topics
on-farm trials
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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (UKRI)
Source: ukri.org