Innovate UK is collaborating with the Growing Kent and Medway consortium to invest up to £750,000 in projects that develop and demonstrate new technologies within the horticultural food and drink supply chain, aiming to spur economic growth through innovation.
Opening & Closing Dates
- Opens: Monday 20 November 2023
- Closes: Wednesday 24 January 2024 at 11:00 am.
Funding Type
Grant
Project Size
- Grant funding requests must be between £50,000 and £150,000.
Project Requirements
- Projects should significantly impact the Kent and Medway economy, start by 1 May 2024, and conclude by 30 September 2025. They should also mainly operate within the Kent and Medway area and plan to exploit the project’s results in this locale.
Portfolio Approach
- The initiative seeks to support a variety of projects across different technologies, geographic sub-regions, and technological maturities with a focus on themes like net-zero carbon targets, waste minimisation, and productivity increases.
Research Categories
- Funding is available for industrial research and experimental development projects.
Exclusions
- Projects that are early-stage, do not demonstrate a positive local economic impact, or that focus on minimal innovation are not eligible for funding.
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