The ADOPT Fund: Is it for me & how do I access it? Support for Farmer-Led Innovation Trials

Event Date
Cows

8:30am-9:30am – Online zoom webinar

Join Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) and a panel of experts for an interactive Zoom session answering YOUR questions about the newly launched ADOPT (Accelerating Development Of Practices and Technologies) fund from DEFRA and UKRI.

The ADOPT fund offers grants of £50,000–£100,000 to support on-farm trials led by active farmers in England, for projects of 6 months – 2yrs that tackle real-world agricultural challenges.

Join us to find out how to access up to 80% project funding with the full grant, you can also get support if you have never done this sort of thing before by utilising the Support Grant of £2,500 to supply a facilitator to help you apply for the full grant, so join us in the webinar to find out more and get your questions answered.

Get started now:

  • Closing date to apply for the 1st round facilitator support grant is the 11th June
  • Deadline for 1st round of Full Grant funding is the 25th June 2025
  • Second round of funding opening immediately after this on the 26th June.

Getting your applications in ASAP will give you the best chance of securing funding.

IfA can support every step of the way, and we will have 4 knowledgeable speakers to talk you through the project, outline how to apply, and answer your questions.

 

Test Solutions, Practices and Technologies with ADOPT

Got a great idea or approach to boost your farm’s productivity or sustainability? The ADOPT fund and innovation Support Hub are here to help you trial real solutions, get expert support, and access funding – all tailored for farmers, growers and foresters in England.

 

  • Test your ideas on-farm with practical, farmer-led research
  • Get funding – for application support (£2,500), and full project support (£50,000 - £100,000)
  • Work with experts & other farmers to turn ideas into action

 

Start your process and contact the Support Hub

Apply through Innovate UK

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Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) is an independent knowledge exchange charity that aims to bridge the gap between science and practice. 

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Innovation in agriculture refers to the development and implementation of new ideas, technologies, and practices in the agricultural sector.