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
Simon Baty – KTM Food
Serena Broadway – KTM Food
Charles Vander Broek – KTM Agri-Food & Industrial Biotech
Jayne Brookman – KTM UK-Africa Agri-Food
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
Pedro Carvalho – KTM Agri-Food – Plants and Crops
Click here to find out all about our team’s experience and the projects we work on.
Useful programmes, funding, events, opportunities and news
The Transforming Food Production programme (part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund)
GCRF AgriFood Africa Programme
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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 4th August 2020.
29.07.2020
Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition Round 10 - Key informationOpen to UK and African organisations who want to collaborate on an Agri-Tech project around food chain innovation in Africa.
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22.07.2020
Let’s talk about Integrated Pest Management and the Future of FarmingLast month, we brought together 290 people to discuss Integrated Pest Management (IPM) during our webinar.
Events
Thu, 6 Aug
ISCF Transforming Food Production: Series A Investor Partnership ProgrammeWhere:
Online Live Stream
When:
14:00
Tue, 1 Sep
Photonics for...Environmental MonitoringWhere:
Online Live Stream
When:
10:00
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Perspectives
20.04.2020
Kenya is introduced to a game-changing advanced aeroponic smart agricultural systemMark Taylor, The James Hutton Institute, presented his project Airponix at the GCRF AgriFood Africa Event in December 2019.
17.04.2020
GCRF AgriFood Africa Team Interviews Dr Odede Rezin OchiengKTN interviews Odede on how Sidai Africa is involved in the GCRF AgriFood Africa Programme.
04.03.2020
Building an Agri-Tech Investment CommunityThe KTN Agri-Tech Investment Showcase is a programme bringing together early stage companies & investors, to boost UK agri-tech investment.
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Sort and segregate nuclear waste: phase 1 (SBRI competition)
Organisations can apply for a share of £3.9 million, including VAT, to develop an autonomous, integrated toolkit to sort and segregate nuclear waste.
Opens:
17.08.20
Closes:
11.11.20
ICTNanoDesignEnergyMaterialsChemistryAgri-foodTransportInnovationManufacturingRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsElectronic TechnologiesSimulation and ModellingNature Inspired SolutionsAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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The Sustainable Innovation Fund: round 2 (de minimis)
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £26 million for new projects focusing on sustainable economic recovery from COVID-19.
Opens:
28.07.20
Closes:
02.09.20
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5GICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationAgri-foodTransportForensicsMaterialsAerospaceChemistryInnovationMicrobiomeAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityAI for ServicesComplex SystemsNeurotechnologyRemanufacturingIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingISCF DER ChallengeInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaritime and marineGeospatial InsightsMaterials ChemistryQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativePersonal Data and TrustFuture Flight ChallengeElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionMaterials for CompositesSimulation and ModellingIndustrial BiotechnologySustainable Aviation FuelNature Inspired SolutionsAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthISCF Grand Challenge: AI and DataISCF Grand Challenge: Clean GrowthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceISCF Grand Challenge: Ageing SocietySustainability & Circular EconomyEngineering Biology Leadership CouncilISCF Grand Challenge: Future of mobilityUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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5GICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthCovid-19AviationChemistryForensicsTransportAgri-foodMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKMicrobiomeSolar EnergyUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsAI for ServicesGlobal Covid-19NeurotechnologyIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsGeospatial InsightsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingDiversity and InclusionFuture Flight ChallengeElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelNature Inspired SolutionsAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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22.07.20
Africa-UK AgriFood Innovation Mission Week 3 Project Pitch Winner: ‘The Village Cold Store’
Participants of the third Africa-UK AgriFood Pitch Competition voted project presentation 'The Village Cold Store' as the winning pitch!
Perspectives:
20.07.20
Sustainable Innovation Fund – The opportunity for a sustainable recovery
An insightful overview of the recently launched Sustainable Innovation Fund by our KTM for Emerging Technologies, Emma McKenna.
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Funding:
Agri-tech Catalyst round 10: agriculture and food systems, late stage
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to work on agri-tech and food chain innovations in Africa.
Opens:
20.07.20
Closes:
21.10.20
Funding:
Agri-tech Catalyst round 10: agriculture and food systems, mid stage
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to work on agri-tech and food chain innovations in Africa.
Opens:
20.07.20
Closes:
21.10.20