Farming Innovation Programme: feasibility round five
UK Research and Innovation's Farming Innovation Programme: feasibility round five funds collaborative research projects to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for productivity and resilience in UK agriculture.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £15 million total; projects must request £200,000–£500,000 each, for up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports UK businesses in collaborative feasibility projects to develop innovative solutions for productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be UK registered businesses collaborating with at least one other UK organisation.
Description
This funding opportunity, delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), aims to support feasibility studies that address significant on-farm or immediate post-farmgate challenges in the agricultural sector. The focus is on projects that can substantially improve productivity, sustainability, and resilience, helping the sector progress towards net zero emissions. Projects should demonstrate clear benefits for farmers, growers, or foresters in England and must be collaborative, involving at least two UK registered organisations.
