Agri-food
Driving sustainable growth in UK Agri-food businesses through innovation.
Agri-Food at the Knowledge Transfer Network
The Knowledge Transfer Network’s Agri-Food team can help you or your business with funding, expertise and connecting with innovators from other sectors.
Please contact our Agri-Food Team:
David Telford – Head of Agri-Food
Jayne Brookman – Specialist, Agri-Food
Simon Baty – KTM Food
Serena Broadway – KTM Food
Chris Danks – KTM Agri – Plants and Crops
Charles Vander Broek – KTM Agri-Food & Industrial Biotech
Debbie Tully – KTM Food
Lucy Mather – KTM Agri – Livestock and Aquaculture
Kaeli Johnson – KTM Agri – Plants and Crops
Tim Messeder – KTM Agri – Livestock and Aquaculture
Useful programmes, funding, events, opportunities and news
The Transforming Food Production programme (part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund)
GCRF AgriFood Africa Programme
Agri-Food Landscape map
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Join the KTN Agri-Food group on LinkedIn
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News
28.11.2019
Agri-food funding round-upFind out about the latest funding calls of relevance to the agriculture and food & drink manufacturing sectors. Updated 28th Jan 2020.
28.01.2020
Here’s why you should attend the BSAS conference this yearThe British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) conference is coming up at the end of March, in Nottingham.
03.02.2020
Over £1m to fund food waste fight£1.15 million of government funding announced to tackle food waste in households and supply chains
Events
Tue, 10 Mar
Webcast - GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing Round 2: How to Increase Impact Through Innovation in Developing CountriesWhere:
Online Live Stream
When:
09:30
Tue, 10 Mar
GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing Round 2: How to Increase Impact Through Innovation in Developing Countries - LondonWhere:
When:
09:30
Perspectives
03.12.2018
The future of Christmas dinner – what is food technology bringing to the table?We think there is nothing more traditional than the Christmas turkey roast - but have things already changed, and how will they continue to change?
15.11.2018
The art of networkingCharlotte Thompson from KTN's Access to Funding and Finance team shares her thoughts and tips on networking.
18.10.2017
How emerging imaging technologies are helping the agri-food sectorFrom facial recognition of cows to 3D vision systems in retail stores, new imaging technologies are improving efficiency across the agri-food sector.
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Event:
24.02.20
Addressing the Challenges of Microfibres
Where:
National Oceanography Centre European Way SO14 3ZH Southampton United Kingdom
When:
16.04.20
Funding:
Demonstrators addressing cyber security challenges in the Internet of Things: round 2
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £4m for collaborative R&D projects addressing major cyber security challenges in the Internet of Things.
Opens:
27.01.20
Closes:
15.04.20
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Perspectives:
10.02.20
How do you find your ‘perfect’ customer?
Most start-ups find it difficult to secure their first sale, particularly if they are creating an innovative product in a new marketplace.
Funding:
Innovate UK Smart Grants: January 2020
Opportunity to apply for a share of up to £25m to deliver ambitious or disruptive R&D innovations that can make a significant impact on the UK economy
Opens:
09.01.20
Closes:
22.04.20
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Event:
Event:
04.02.20
What can your business do to reduce plastic waste? – challenges and solutions
Where:
Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough Peterborough United Football Club London Road PE2 8AN Peterborough United Kingdom
When:
17.03.20
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Funding:
Travel Support for UK-based R&D SMEs to attend H2020 Bio-Based Industries Information Day
Are you looking for collaboration opportunities, or partners for your H2020 project in Bio-Based Industries? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Opens:
01.02.20
Closes:
24.02.20
EnergyMaterialsAgri-foodTransportChemistryInnovationMicrobiomesManufacturingBiotechnologyNeurotechnologySynthetic BiologyMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryMaterials for CompositesIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingNature Inspired SolutionsSustainable Aviation FuelISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSynthetic Biology Leadership CouncilSustainability & Circular Economy...
Event:
29.01.20
Second Clean and Sustainable Growth Study Group
Where:
Sir Clive Granger Building University of Nottingham University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD
When:
21.04.20
ICTEnergyAgri-foodMaterialsInnovationBiotechnologyAI for ServicesIndustrial MathsMaritime and marinePersonal Data and TrustMaterials for CompositesNature Inspired SolutionsSustainable Aviation FuelArtificial Intelligence in HealthISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthSustainability & Circular Economy...
Funding:
Seafood Innovation Fund
This UK Government fund aims to secure the future of UK Seafood by funding projects with a long-term vision for the industry.
Opens:
07.02.20
Closes:
20.04.20
HealthMaterialsAgri-foodInnovationBiotechnologyIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyMaritime and marineElectronic TechnologiesIndustrial BiotechnologyNature Inspired SolutionsAutonomous vehicles/transportISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthElectronics sensors & photonicsSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and Management...
Event:
22.01.20
Digital Futures Developing the IoT Value Chain - Leeds
Where:
thestudio... Whitehall Road LS1 4AW Leeds United Kingdom
When:
25.02.20
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Event:
22.01.20
Digital Futures Developing the IoT Value Chain - London
Where:
Digital Catapult 101 Euston Road NW1 2RA London United Kingdom
When:
19.02.20
Funding:
UK-Canada: enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability
UK businesses with Canadian business partners can apply for a share of up to £2m for innovative projects that enhance productivity and sustainability.
Opens:
27.01.20
Closes:
20.05.20
Agri-foodInnovationMicrobiomesUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyMaritime and marineDigital & CreativeDiversity and InclusionSimulation and ModellingNature Inspired SolutionsISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and Management...