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Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced Grant

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An organisation based in United Kingdom

Summary

A UK innovation agency is offering £20 million in funding to develop farm robots and automated systems for crop planting, tending, and harvesting. The grant targets companies and research teams working on agricultural automation and robotics technology.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 10 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The UK government is providing £20 million in funding through the Farming Innovation Programme to support the development of farm robots and automated systems. The funding addresses the challenge of seasonal labour shortages during harvest times and aims to accelerate the development of technologies that can plant, tend, and harvest crops. Agri-tech businesses can collaborate with researchers and farmers to develop next-generation farm automation solutions. …

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How much funding does this grant offer?
Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced offers £20M.
Who can apply for Robot revolution hits the fields as £20 million funding announced?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; startup, sme, large-company, university, research-institution, consortium. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.