Innovation Partnership - Stage 1 Application Form

Overview

The Innovation Partnerships element is part of the Farming for Sustainability – Innovation Scheme.

DAERA is inviting applications from groups of farmers working in partnership with industry experts to develop and deliver innovative projects that address key challenges, opportunities, or emerging issues facing the agri‑food industry.

Funded projects must demonstrate alignment with one or more of the following priority areas:

• Improved environmental sustainability
• One Health approaches
• Enhanced productivity
• Increased sector resilience
• A more effective and efficient supply chain

Applications must be submitted by collaborations of at least two applicants from different organisations, with the appropriate expertise for the proposed project.  At least one applicant must be from a farm business holding a DAERA Category 1 Business Identification Number.

Please note, a link to the scheme brochure and a PDF version of the application questions can be found below. 

All application submissions should be made electronically- postal applications will not be accepted.