𝗔𝗖𝗘 (𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀) 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
Ceres Agri-Tech are pleased to announce that our ACE funding call is now open and will close on 17th May 2026.
ACE supports the translation and commercialisation of crop-related research helping researchers take promising agri-tech innovations towards real-world impact.
𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
This fund is only open to researchers from:
• University of Lincoln
• University of Cambridge
• University of East Anglia
𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲
Projects must be novel, innovative, crop-related, have defendable IP (know how, data, patents), scalable and have impact in the UK and globally. Technology must be suitable for a commercialisation pathway, whether via licensing or spin-out creation. Unlike our Lincam call there is no restriction to EPSRC scope or East of England impact.
𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
ACE offers support across different stages of development, including:
• Proof of Concept projects
• Larger translational projects
Full details on scope, eligibility and how to apply are available on our ACE website pages
Deadline for expression of interest submissions: 17th May 2026, midnight
Funding information webinars
Information sessions to learn more about the ACE funding programme and how to apply for this funding. Sign up with the Eventbrite links below.
How to apply for ACE funding – Wednesday, 15th April 2026, 12.00-13.00
What you’ll learn: Ceres funding opportunities, the process and how to apply
Register: Ceres Agri-Tech ACE funding webinar Tickets, Wednesday, Apr 15 from 12 pm to 1 pm GMT+1 | Eventbrite
How to apply for ACE funding – Thursday, 30th April 2026, 10.00-11.00
What you’ll learn: Ceres funding opportunities, the process and how to apply
Register: Ceres Agri-Tech ACE funding webinar Tickets, Thursday, Apr 30 from 10 am to 11 am GMT+1 | Eventbrite
Submit questions to info@ceresagritech.org
Please share with eligible colleagues and research teams who may be interested.
