There is up to £3 million of funding available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. All projects must be collaborative and must include at least one partner from the UK and one from an eligible African country. All funding for businesses and research organisations will be sent through the administrative lead organisation. Ticket sizes: Early stage feasibility studies: £100,000 to £500,000. Mid stage industrial research: £250,000 to £1 million. Late stage experimental development: £150,000 to £800,000.