Which research domains currently attract the most funding worldwide—commercial innovation, engineering, or food and agricultural sciences? What drives these funding preferences?

In today's fast-changing world, funding agencies and investors are focusing on research that aligns with global priorities. Yet the distribution of funds remains uneven.

❓ Key sub-questions:

• Are commercial tech fields like AI, fintech, and biotech receiving more funding due to faster ROI and commercialization potential?
• Do engineering disciplines secure larger grants due to infrastructure, defense, and climate-related needs?
• Where does food and agricultural research stand, especially considering climate change, sustainability, and global food security?

🔍 I’m looking for:

• Cross-regional trends (e.g., NSF vs. Horizon Europe vs. CSIR)
• Real-world funding examples
• Insights from grant writers, reviewers, or researchers with funding experience in these fields

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