Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Sustainable Farming Innovation Facilitators

Innovate UK is seeking grant applications to support farmers, growers, and foresters in England. This initiative aims to fund the engagement of external facilitators to assist in developing strong applications for Full ADOPT Grants. The focus areas include on-farm trials, agricultural innovation, horticulture development, and agro-forestry practices, with an emphasis on improving productivity, resilience, sustainability, and progress toward net zero farming through practical, real-world solutions. The grant provides financial support of £2,500 to engage a registered Project Facilitator from the Innovate UK Business Connect database. The objective is to enhance the quality of Full ADOPT Grant applications, making funding more accessible and strengthening the capacity of the farming ecosystem to engage with innovation funding. Applicants must collaborate with a facilitator to design and submit high-quality proposals that contribute to long-term agricultural innovation and sustainability.