21 Oct 2026
Agri-Tech Commercialisation Ecosystems (ACE) funding call is now open.
Ceres Agri-Tech are pleased to announce that our ACE funding call is now open.
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 (up to £50,000, 80% FEC)
• Larger translational projects (up to £250,000, 80% FEC)
Full details on scope, eligibility and how to apply are available on our ACE pages
Deadline for expression of interest submissions: 15th December 2026, midnight
Funding information webinars
Join us for our funding webinars which will cover:
- Funding available
- The Ceres process
- Scope and eligibility
- How to apply
- An opportunity to ask the Ceres team questions
How to apply for ACE funding – Friday, 6th November 2026, 10.00-11.00:
How to apply for ACE funding – Monday, 23rd November 2026, 12.00-13.00
Submit questions to info@ceresagritech.org
Please share with eligible colleagues and research teams who may be interested.
