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Closing soonR&D & innovationVerified 9 Nov 2026

Full ADOPT Grant (Round 10)

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Farming Innovation Programme), delivered by Innovate UK

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Worth

£25,000 to £160,000

Deadline

Closes 2 December 2026

Type of funding

Grant

Where

England

What it is

A grant of up to 80% of costs for farmer-led on-farm trials of new ideas, on projects costing £50,000 to £200,000 (so up to £160,000 per project), led by a farming, growing or forestry business in England with at least one other farming partner. Round 10 closes at 11am on 2 December 2026.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on the Innovation Funding Service and Find a Grant: Round 10 closes at 11am on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Grants run from £25,000 to £160,000 for the whole project team (up to 80% of £50,000 to £200,000 of costs), shared with at least one other farming business; you must lead from England and work with a registered Project Facilitator.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Farming Innovation Programme), delivered by Innovate UK decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Business based in England
  • Active commercial farming, growing or forestry business (lead based in England)
  • You want to run an on-farm trial of a new idea or solution

You cannot apply if

  • CICs and charities cannot lead
  • Aquaculture or equine businesses (excluded project types)
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is Full ADOPT Grant (Round 10) open for applications?
Yes, but it is closing soon: the deadline is 2 December 2026.
How much is Full ADOPT Grant (Round 10) worth?
£25,000 to £160,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Full ADOPT Grant (Round 10), and where is it available?
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Farming Innovation Programme), delivered by Innovate UK runs it. It is available in England.

Does your business qualify?

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