Farming Innovation Programme
Overview
Farming Innovation Programme is a UK government programme, run by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), that provides grant funding to collaborative research and development projects in the agriculture, horticulture, and forestry sectors in England.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kairos Carbon | Mar 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Versatile RobotX | Aug 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| LettUs Grow | Feb 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Upcycled Plant Power (UPP) Ltd | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Farming Innovation Programme based?
Farming Innovation Programme is headquartered in United Kingdom.
When was Farming Innovation Programme founded?
Farming Innovation Programme was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Farming Innovation Programme have?
Farming Innovation Programme has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Farming Innovation Programme's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kairos Carbon, Versatile RobotX, LettUs Grow, Upcycled Plant Power (UPP) Ltd.
What was Farming Innovation Programme's most recent investment shown here?
Farming Innovation Programme's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Versatile RobotX in 2026.
What sectors does Farming Innovation Programme focus on?
Farming Innovation Programme focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Farming Innovation Programme focus on?
Stage focus information for Farming Innovation Programme is not publicly available.