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Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10 (on-farm trials)

Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10 (on-farm trials) is a grant from Defra and Innovate UK (Farming Innovation Programme). Amount: Share of up to £5m. Each project's total eligible costs must be between £50,000 and £200,000.

Amount
Share of up to £5m. Each project's total eligible costs must be between £50,000 and £200,000.
Who it's for
Led by an active farming, growing or forestry business of any size based in England (an established commercial business, including sole traders and partnerships), working with at least one other UK farming, growing or forestry business. For on-farm trials and demonstrations that improve productivity, resilience, sustainability or progress towards net zero. CICs and charities cannot lead. Open to North East farms.
Deadline / status
Open: Closes 2 December 2026, 11:00am
Areas
UK-wide (open to North East firms)
Categories
Innovation & R&D
Notes
Opened 8 October 2026. An ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant can help you scope the project and apply (see the competition page).
Official source
https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2596/overview/31f0a768-2a9a-405d-b0a4-83a8c5b395c0
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FAQ

How much can I get from Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10 (on-farm trials)?

Share of up to £5m. Each project's total eligible costs must be between £50,000 and £200,000.

Who is eligible for Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10 (on-farm trials)?

Led by an active farming, growing or forestry business of any size based in England (an established commercial business, including sole traders and partnerships), working with at least one other UK farming, growing or forestry business. For on-farm trials and demonstrations that improve productivity, resilience, sustainability or progress towards net zero. CICs and charities cannot lead. Open to North East farms.

What is the deadline for Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10 (on-farm trials)?

Open. Closes 2 December 2026, 11:00am. Last checked 20 Oct 2026; always confirm on the official page: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/2596/overview/31f0a768-2a9a-405d-b0a4-83a8c5b395c0

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