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
We’re hiring a Knowledge Transfer Manager – Agri-Food Crops Sector (home-based, Edinburgh or London) – apply by 31st Jan
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 3rd Jan 2020.
23.12.2019
Free opportunity to promote your innovative FoodTech project in Birmingham or SheffieldAre you a high growth FoodTech SME? You could get your innovative project in front of around 150 people, for free.
06.01.2020
Funding success for UK agri-food companiesUK organisations have won funding for innovative agri-food projects through the Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 8 and Innovate UK Smart Grants.
Agri-foodChemistryUrban LivingBiotechnologyInternet of ThingsGeospatial InsightsDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingNature Inspired SolutionsSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthSustainability & Circular Economy...
Events
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:
22.01.20
Digital Futures Developing the IoT Value Chain - Leeds
Where:
thestudio... Whitehall Road LS1 4AW Leeds United Kingdom
When:
25.02.20
ICTRailDesignEnergyAviationAerospaceAgri-foodTransportInnovationAutomotiveUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsElectronic TechnologiesAutonomous vehicles/transportSustainability & Circular Economy...
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...
Funding:
Announcement of Opportunity: Enabling Research in Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging
UKRI is inviting proposals under the Enabling Research workstream for projects to establish academic‑led research in plastic packaging.
Opens:
19.12.19
Closes:
16.06.20
ICTNanoDesignEnergyHealthTransportChemistryAgri-foodMaterialsInnovationUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyRemanufacturingSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentMaterials SecurityMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesNature Inspired SolutionsIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthElectronics sensors & photonicsSustainability & Circular EconomyCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Funding:
ISCF smart sustainable plastic packaging: feasibility studies and industrial research
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 million ISCF funding for early-stage projects in smart and sustainable plastic packaging.
Opens:
13.01.20
Closes:
01.04.20
ICTNanoRailEnergyDesignHealthAviationAgri-foodChemistryTransportMaterialsInnovationUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyRemanufacturingIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesSimulation and ModellingMaterials for CompositesIndustrial BiotechnologyNature Inspired SolutionsISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundElectronics sensors & photonicsSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Funding:
Subsea autonomous systems: next generation technologies
Individuals can apply for a 5-day collaborative workshop to develop autonomous subsea systems and improve mission duration, sensing & communications.
Opens:
14.01.20
Closes:
12.02.20
ICTEnergyDesignAgri-foodMaterialsTransportInnovationCyber SecurityComplex SystemsEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaritime and marineDefence and SecurityElectronic TechnologiesSimulation and ModellingNature Inspired SolutionsAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyISCF Grand Challenge: Future of mobilityUncertainty Quantification and Management...
Event:
17.01.20
How to work with Interactive/Animation Tax Credits - Liverpool
Where:
Liverpool John Moores University 2a Myrtle Street Liverpool L7 7DP
When:
05.02.20
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Event:
16.01.20
Expression of Interest: UK – Canada Bilateral Competition Briefing and Consortium Building Event - Transforming Food Production - Birmingham
When:
13.02.20
ICTDesignHealthAgri-foodInnovationSolar EnergyUrban LivingBiotechnologyAI for ServicesSynthetic BiologyDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceArtificial Intelligence in HealthISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthSynthetic Biology Leadership CouncilSustainability & Circular Economy...
Perspectives:
14.01.20
7 top tips for selecting the most appropriate communication channels for your start-up
As a start-up you have so many priorities and marketing sometimes gets pushed to the bottom of the pile.
Event:
13.01.20
What can your business do to reduce plastic waste? – challenges and solutions - a business breakfast event by the UKCPN
Where:
Northern Ireland Advanced Composites Engineering Centre NIACE, Airport Road Belfast BT3 9DZ
When:
23.01.20
5GDesignHealthAviationAgri-foodChemistryMaterialsInnovationAutomotiveUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyRemanufacturingEnergy HarvestingSynthetic BiologyInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesNature Inspired SolutionsSustainable Aviation FuelAutonomous vehicles/transportArtificial Intelligence in HealthISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSynthetic Biology Leadership CouncilSustainability & Circular EconomyISCF Grand Challenge: Future of mobility...
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
5GICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationAgri-foodTransportForensicsMaterialsAerospaceChemistryInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKMicrobiomesUrban LivingSolar EnergyBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsAI for ServicesNeurotechnologyIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineGeospatial InsightsMaterials ChemistryQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionPersonal Data and TrustSimulation and ModellingIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelNature Inspired SolutionsAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceISCF Grand Challenge: Ageing SocietySustainability & Circular EconomyISCF Grand Challenge: Future of mobilityUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Event:
08.01.20
Going digital: Impact of computational tools on chemical R&D
Where:
STFC Daresbury Campus Keckwick Lane WA4 4AD Daresbury United Kingdom
When:
25.02.20
5GICTEnergyHealthDesignAviationMaterialsChemistryAgri-foodInnovationAutomotiveBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsAI for ServicesInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinanceISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataSustainability & Circular EconomyISCF Grand Challenge: Future of mobilityCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...