New Government initiative to boost Horticulture innovation and diversification

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The Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture scheme will fund studies to help SMEs in primary horticulture production advance the industry

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Read More: Food and the Marine Horticulture The Department of Agriculture

22 July 2024

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have launched a scheme that is intended to assist in increasing innovation and diversification in the horticulture industry.

According to Gov.ie, this will be achieved by funding fundamental studies, industrial studies, experimental development and feasibility studies for public good and/or commercial advantage in all aspects of primary horticulture production (edible and amenity) and the valorisation of waste generated as a result of primary production including spent mushroom substrate.

The 2024 Scheme for Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Feasibility / Desk Studies) is aimed at small and medium sized enterprises engaging in primary horticulture production that would like to innovate and diversify in the horticulture industry but need to carry out specific studies (feasibility/desk based) before doing so.

Applications must be made by the primary producer but can be in partnership with a Research Institution or another entity. Supporting evidence may be requested to verify that the enterprise is a small or medium sized enterprise.

How to qualify

The scheme is open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) active in primary horticulture production.

Application forms along with supporting documentation should be submitted online using the link below.

Rates of payment

The rate of grant aid varies depending on the type of study carried out, the size of the enterprise and whether the study is for public good or part of an effective collaboration. Full details regarding rates of grant aid can be found in the Scheme Terms & Conditions.

Terms and Conditions can be viewed here.

Application form

Please submit your completed application form and supporting documentation using this link.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight, Friday 23 August 2024.

Read More: Food and the Marine Horticulture The Department of Agriculture

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