Experts in agricultural research
Your future partner in agricultural R&D funding
With active involvement in a number of successful applications for R&D trials and projects, including Innovate UK, we have significant and proven expertise in navigating the complexities of the funding process—and maximising the chances of securing grants.
Our in-depth understanding of Innovate UK’s funding landscape, including the types of grants available for agriculture and food-related innovations and the application process, will reduce the risk of rejected applications—and save you valuable time and resources.
We have particular experience in working with tech and robotics companies, combining the benefits of modern technology with sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
We will help you to identify and formulate R&D projects that address key industry challenges, align your project with the right funding competition, and write compelling proposals that address all application criteria.
Head of Commercial, Terrafarmer
Innovate UK Funding Competitions
Research Starter
If you, or a group of farmers, have an idea you think could improve farming and solve a long-term practical challenge, you can apply for funding for a ‘Research Starter Project’.
This funding allows you to investigate a problem you know exists to work out what could best be done about it.
Feasibility Studies
If you’ve been researching an idea that could improve farming, you can apply for funding to check if it will work in practice.
Projects can last for up to two years and should help you decide if it’s worth investing more in the development of a particular product or service.
R&D Partnership
If you have a new farming product or service you want to develop, you can apply to be funded as a ‘Research and Development (R&D) Partnership’ project.
It’s your chance to pitch something that could improve farming methods and help the environment.
Farming Futures R&D
The ‘Farming Futures R&D’ competitions are for ambitious research projects that could benefit farmers in England.
Funding is available for products and innovations that help solve longer-term social challenges, and can be further away from market readiness than typical R&D projects.
The ideal farm innovation research partner
How we can help you
Proven experience
We have a proven track-record in navigating the complexities of the R&D funding process—and maximising the chances of securing grants.
Application support
We have experience of writing compelling proposals that will meet Innovate UK’s criteria, ensuring the application is competitive.
Collaboration
We have an enviable list of relevant contacts, such as technology providers, research institutions, and other businesses.