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Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership

Supports United Kingdom farming innovators through Defra public-private collaboration that strengthens practical innovation outcomes.

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The Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership 2026 is a £5,000,000 joint programme run by Innovate UK and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to co-fund the development of innovative farming solutions by UK agri-tech SMEs. The programme opened on 11 May 2026 at 9:30am UK time and closes on 17 June 2026 at 11:00am UK time. Its distinctive structure blends public grant…

What this grant funds

Innovative farming solutions aligned with matched private sector investment from designated investor partners.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.200%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£5M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.ukri.org