Deadline: January 2016
The Agri-Tech Catalyst is inviting applicants for funding opportunity run by Innovate UK and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. It’s offering funding to innovative businesses and researchers to develop solutions to global agricultural challenges.
The Agri-Tech Catalyst has been set up by Innovate UK and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. The Department for International Development is contributing £10m to the Catalyst, to support the transfer of technology and new products to developing countries.
The Agri-Tech Catalyst will fund proposals relating to:
- primary crop and livestock production, including aquaculture
- non-food uses of crops including ornamentals
- food security and nutrition challenges in international development
- challenges in downstream food processing, provided the solution lies in primary production
Funding Information
Early-Stage Awards
- Duration – up to 18 months
- Typical project size – £150,000 to £500,000
- Applications can be research base or business-led but must include at least one business partner
- Funding for businesses – up to 55% of total eligible project costs for SMEs, up to 45% for larger companies
- Total research base partner costs must not exceed 50% of total project costs
Late-Stage Awards
- Duration – up to 12 months
- Typical project size – up to £1 million
- Funding for businesses – up to 35% of total eligible project costs for SMEs, up to 25% for larger companies
- Research base partners may participate as subcontractors to a business
Eligibility Criteria
- Any UK business or research base partner undertaking research and development may apply.
- All projects must be collaborative. Developing country partners must be involved for applicants targeting international development.
How to Apply
Applicants may register & apply online via official website, given at the end.
Note: registration will close 1 week before the competition application deadline.
For more information, please visit Agri-Tech Catalyst.
