Connecting agri-tech innovators with financial incentives, grants and tax credits.
We are working with Leyton, the UK’s leading specialist innovation funding consultancy, who are delighted to offer their expertise in government tax incentives to our network.
Thousands of innovative businesses in the agricultural sector are claiming financial incentives each year on their R&D projects. Leyton’s team of in-house consultants have over a decade of experience working with food producers, processors and retailers across the UK to help them benefit from valuable schemes including R&D Tax Credits & Grants.
You can find out more about the incentives available to agri-tech businesses below, or contact Leyton directly using the contact form.
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Agri-EPI Centre’s partnership with Leyton helps agri-tech innovators take their solutions to market.
Dr Matilda Hayward, R&D Technical Consultant, Leyton UK
Dr Matilda Hayward is a Technical Consultant at Leyton UK, part of a global innovation funding consultancy firm. Matilda holds a Masters and PhD in Chemistry and works with innovative businesses across the UK advising on Innovation Funding.
Matilda is an expert in assessing prospective clients’ claim potential under the R&D Tax Relief Scheme and preparing thorough and substantiated technical documentation to support the eligibility of claims. She has used her technical expertise to help innovative Agriculture businesses benefit from various innovation incentives including R&D Tax Credits, Patent Box & Grants.
Claiming R&D tax credits for your agri-tech business is easy with Leyton and follows a simple four-step process:
Innovative businesses are able to claim back up to 33% of the costs which relate to their research and development activities, such as the advancement of new or existing products or processes.
Examples of qualifying activity include:
Leyton offers an end-to-end grant writing consultancy, supporting clients by managing the entire process including writing, editing, reviewing, and submitting high-calibre applications.
Our Process
Grant Scope- Understanding your business and project goals, to identify suitable funding and maximise grant success
Due Diligence – Applying sector specific expertise to verify project scope fulfils application criteria
Grant Development – Project managing the grant writing to streamline the application and strengthen the bid
Final Delivery – Internal review of the final submission package to ensure compliance and your satisfaction
Founded in 2009, Leyton, is the UK’s largest specialist innovation funding consultancy. Their expert teams work in close partnership with thousands of businesses each year to maximise the financial benefit they receive from R&D Tax Credits, Grants, and other innovation funding schemes.
In the past year alone, they have helped our clients successfully claim more than £200m in tax relief to support their future growth.
Leyton UK is part of the international Leyton Group, which has over 2000 employees based across 34 offices in 12 countries.
Registered office: Agri-EPI Centre Midlands Agri-Tech Innovation Hub, Poultry Lane, Edgmond Newport, England, TF10 8JZ
Company Reg. Number: 09922991
VAT Number: 240019456 (UK)