LINCAM Ceres Agri-Tech cluster – Funding Opportunities
The LINCAM Ceres Agri-Tech cluster is pleased to announce that a new round of funding opportunities is now open for researchers from UK universities and EPSRC approved research technology organisations.
If you need to develop your agri-tech innovation or get proof-of-concept data to start commercialising your agri-tech innovation, we want to hear from you.
Ranging from £5,000 to £150,000 funded to charity/IAA rules (no FEC), our LINCAM Ceres Agri-tech awards support the commercialisation of crop- related agri-tech innovations, e.g. through proof-of-principle work, prototype development or field trials. Proposals are assessed based on a pitch to the Ceres Investment Committee, with prompt decision making.
In this February 2024 Call, LINCAM Ceres Agri-Tech is seeking Expressions of Interest for EPSRC scope technologies that will significantly improve crop production in the LINCAM region (Greater Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire Fens) and which have the potential for global impact.
We have particular interest in technologies that address the following priorities for the crop production sector in the LINCAM area:
1. Facilitate the transition to Net Zero crop production, e.g. through addressing energy efficiency and supporting the transition to sustainable energy sources;
2. Enable better sustainable soil and water management;
3. Increase labour productivity in intensive crop production.
There are two award streams
1. LINCAM Ceres Agri-Tech Proof of Concept ranging from £5,000 to £20,000 (no FEC)
2. LINCAM Ceres Agri-Tech Project Award ranging from £20,000 to £150,000 (no FEC)
Proposals are assessed by a pitch to the Ceres Investment Committee.
Interested? Please submit a completed Expression of Interest form to info@ceresagritech.org no later than close of play on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Ceres can help to develop your idea and pitchdeck.
For further information, visit our dedicated page www.ceresagritech.org/lincam-linc-camb/
Story submitted by Heather Smith
hesmith@lincoln.ac.uk