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144. Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships: helping new solutions reach farms

Published on April 15th, 2026

The next round of the competition will open on 11 May.  The aim is for £5 million of government grant funding to attract at least £10 million in private investment.  The application window will remain open until 17 June.  

The Rhizopellet, developed by Rhizocore Technologies Ltd, contains locally sourced fungi tailored to each tree planting site. Used during planting, it helps young trees establish strong roots and thrive over the long term. Credit: Rhizocore Technology Ltd.

The Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships competition supports businesses developing innovations that are close to market for use on farms.