Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2
Innovate UKEnglandVaries
Who can apply
A UK registered business must lead a collaborative project and demonstrate how it will benefit farmers or growers in England.
What it funds
Collaborative R&D funding for automation and robotics solutions addressing productivity, resource use, labour, quality, traceability, health, welfare and sustainability challenges in agriculture, horticulture or forestry.
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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