Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions for automation and robotics in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. This funding is from the Farming Futures R&D fund. Location: National Funding organisation: Defra and Innovate UK Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector How much you can get: From £1,000 to £1.23 million Total size of grant scheme: £20 million Opening date: 3 August 2026, 10:00am Closing date: 30 September 2026, 11:00am