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Research and Innovation Grants

We are investing £5m in research and development grants for Kent and Medway. 

We provide a range of research grants worth from £5,000 to £250,000. Whether you want to find alternative ways to protect crops, or create a new use for your waste products, we have funding to invest in your innovation projects.

­­Sustainability Grants Funding Innovation in Kent's Food Supply Chains

Grants

Our Business Sustainability Challenge has awarded a share of £200,000 to six local businesses, to support sustainability through high-impact projects.

Businesses Awarded £200k for Sustainable Food and Drink Innovation

Grants

Learn more about the six high-impact projects and innovative businesses supported by our Business Sustainability Challenge grant funding.

Technological solutions to advance sustainable horticulture awarded £500k

Grants

Four businesses using cutting-edge technology to advance sustainable horticulture have been awarded £500k to commercialise their prototypes

Funding technological advancements in horticulture

Grants

£500k awarded to four projects to advance technology for horticultural production through Growing Kent & Medway's prototyping and demonstrator grant

Apply for a grant or funding opportunity

Whether you want to test new prototype or implement a large-scale trial, we have a range of grants available for you.

Growing Kent & Medway Grants

Prototyping and Demonstrator Fund

Funding Available: £150,000

End date: 24.01.2024

Business Innovation Vouchers

Funding Available: £30,000

End date: 24.01.2024

Business Sustainability Challenge

Funding Available: £10,000 to £50,000

End date: 30.04.2024

Additional Funding & Grants

Ashford Rural Investment Grant

Funding Available: £3,000 to £10,000

End date: 13.10.2024

Horizon Europe Pump Priming Programme

Funding Available: £6,000

End date: 31.12.2024

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