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
IFST Oxford Food Summit 2025: Designing adaptive food systems for sustainable nutrition
When: 10th July 2025
Where: Environmental Change Institute, School of Geography and the Environment, 3 South Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QY
This event is organised by IFST and The Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
On 10th July 2025, Oxford will host the IFST-Oxford Food Summit, a groundbreaking symposium exploring innovative strategies to design sustainable, adaptive food systems. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of food, nutrition, and sustainability.
Under the theme “Designing Adaptive Food Systems for Sustainable Nutrition”, the summit will bring together top academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to tackle pressing global challenges. It will serve as a dynamic platform for exchanging pioneering ideas, showcasing cutting-edge research, and driving actionable solutions.
As part of the celebration, the summit will also mark two significant milestones: the 60th Volume of the International Journal of Food Science & Technology (IJFST) and the launch of the Translational Food Science (TFS) journal. These milestones highlight IFST's strong ties with both academic and industry stakeholders, reinforcing its role as a leader in the food science and technology community.
