Funding and grants
About funding and grants
Funding provides opportunities for food and drink manufacturers to address current and future business challenges through the development of innovative solutions across the business, from process innovation through to product development.
The FDF has close ties with various funding bodies across the UK. These include UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), Innovate UK, the KTN, and the research councils (i.e., BBSRC and EPSRC) as well as regional bodies such as the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.
We also have established connections with researchers within academic institutions, the catapult network and businesses who are at the forefront of the latest innovations. The FDF can connect you with the right people to drive innovation through suggesting funding routes, connect you to potential project consortia collaboration and support with funding applications.
If you are interested in a free expert consultation into your business and where resource efficiencies could be made to increase the productivity of your business, check out the Food and Drink Innovation Gateway.
Spotlight
AI Labs: Your path to AI adoption
When: 4, 6, 11 and 13 June (online) and 12 July (in- person invitation only)
Where: online and in-person (in Birmingham)
AI Labs is an immersive event series tailored for organisations within the transportation, agriculture, creative, and construction sectors.
This series is specifically designed for organisations at the early stages of their AI adoption journey or those seeking clarity on AI’s potential benefits for their operations. Over four weeks, AI Labs virtual sessions will delve into critical topics, allowing you to engage with peers and programme experts.
Following the virtual sessions, the programme transitions to an in-person showcase event, providing a platform for selected organisations, who have engaged with the online community hub to showcase their vision.
Expression of interest will close on Wednesday 15 May.
