The Farming Innovation Programme: feasibility round five provides UK registered businesses with access to a share of up to £15 million for feasibility projects. This funding opportunity is delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) through the industry-led Research and Development Partnerships Fund, part of the wider Farming Innovation Programme.

Overview

The programme supports collaborative feasibility projects that address challenges and opportunities in the farming and agricultural sector. Applicants must form collaborations involving UK registered businesses, including sole traders and partnerships, working together with other UK organisations. The total fund available for this round is £15 million.

Funding and Benefits

• Total fund: £15,000,000
• Funding type: Grant
• Funder: Innovate UK
• Co-funder: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

Eligibility

This competition is open to collaborations only. To lead a collaborative project, an organisation must:

• be a UK registered business, including sole traders and partnerships
• collaborate with other UK organisations

Deadline and Timeline

• Publication date: 21 July 2026
• Opening date: 15 July 2026, 9:30am UK time
• Closing date: 9 September 2026, 11:00am UK time
• Opportunity status: Open

Application Process

Full opportunity details and the application system are available through the Innovation Funding Service. Applicants are directed to the online portal to submit their proposals before the closing deadline.

View the full opportunity details on the Innovation Funding Service.