Ceres Agri-Tech is pleased to announce that its September 2024 Call for Lincam Ceres Agri-Tech Projects and Proof of Concept Awards are now open for applications from researchers at its partner Universities, Lincoln and Cambridge.
These awards are designed to support the translation and commercialisation of crop based agri-tech innovations using the established Ceres Agri-Tech approach.
There are two award streams
- Lincam Ceres Agri-Tech Proof-of-Concept Awards ranging from £5,000 to £20,000 (no FEC)
- Lincam Ceres Agri-Tech Project Awards ranging from £20,000 to £150,000 (no FEC)
Lincam Ceres Agri-Tech funds impact delivery of agri-tech innovations that support the regions’ crop based production sector and its supply chains in terms of concurrent economic, environmental and/or social benefits.
Funding criteria include: projects must be greater than 50% in EPSRC scope (e.g. AI, robotics companies, digital plant breeding, net zero engineering etc).
Interested? Please submit a completed Expression of Interest form for either a Project Award or a Proof of Concept Award to info@ceresagritech.org no later than close of play on Monday 7th October 2024.
For further information, visit our dedicated web pages at Lincam Ceres Agri-Tech
Deadlines
| Lincam Ceres Agri-Tech Awards for Lincoln & Cambridge | EOI Submission Deadline | Final Pitchdeck Submission Deadline | Investment Committee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Awards | 7 October 2024 | 15 November 2024 | 9 December 2024 |
| Proof of Concept Awards | 7 October 2024 | 15 November 2024 | 9 December 2024 |