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Farming Innovation Programme

Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon

Description

Farming Innovation Programme is part of Defra’s investment in innovation, research, and development.

Investor Profile

Farming Innovation Programme has made 27 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 96% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (100%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (96%)
  • United States (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Agriculture
  • Farming
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Agtech
  • Food And Beverage
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Universities
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Who does Farming Innovation Programme frequently co-invest with?

UK Research and Innovation
Europe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Swindon
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Farming Innovation Programme?

Moulton Bulb

Moulton, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Moulton Bulb is onion, shallot, and garlic specialists, managing the supply chain for growers through to customers.

AgricultureFarmingFood Processing
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $44,715
FA Bio

Harpenden, Hertford, United Kingdom

FungiAlert a disease management device designed to offer detection of plant pathogens.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyHealth Care
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $279,015
Vertical Future

London, England, United Kingdom

Vertical Future is a technology company focused on building a better, more sustainable urban food production and supply system.

AgTechFarmingSoftware
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $917,810
PlantSea

Gaerwen, Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom

PlantSea manufactures and develops sustainable products using seaweed and aquaculture materials.

AquacultureBiotechnologyPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecyclingSustainability
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $484,637
Baker Consultants

Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Baker Consultants is an environmental consulting firm that provides surveys, bioacoustics, expert witness, and ecological services.

ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $320,786
AgriSound

York, York, United Kingdom

Agri-tech company specialising in advanced sound analysis for monitoring insects

Farming
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $190,172
Russell IPM

Newmarket, Flintshire, United Kingdom

Russell IPM is the leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative biorational pest control technologies company located in Newmarket.

ManufacturingPharmaceutical
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $482,031
Concert Bio

London, England, United Kingdom

Concert Bio helps businesses create optimal microbial communities.

Biotechnology
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $622,263
University of Nottingham

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

University College Nottingham was founded in 1877.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $506,055
Seaweed Generation

London, England, United Kingdom

Seaweed Generation is a developer of robotic technologies to harness the power of seaweed cultivation systems to counteract climate change.

Environmental ConsultingRobotics
GrantMay 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $365,467