Agri-food
Driving the conversion of the UK’s bioscience knowledge into innovative agricultural, food and industrial bioscience products and processes.
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:
Jayne Brookman – Head of Agri-Food
Bryan Hanley – Food Specialist
David Telford – KTM Agri – Livestock and Aquaculture
Simon Baty – KTM Food
Chris Danks – KTM Agri – Plants and Crops
Liliya Serazetdinova – KTM Agri – Plants and Crops
Charles Vander Broek – KTM Agri-Food & Industrial Biotech
Debbie Tully – KTM Food
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You can also keep up to date with news, funding and events across the Agri-Food sector by connecting with the KTN Agri-Food group on LinkedIn.
News
30.01.2019
Turning data into decisions in Agri-FoodDigitalisation in the Agri-Food sector has the potential to drive innovation across the entire food supply chain.
29.01.2019
Technology will be key to transforming the UK food systemA new report by the Global Food Security programme highlights how disruptive innovation is needed to transform the UK food system.
11.02.2019
Seventy five Centres for Doctoral Training announced by UKRI£446 million is being invested in skills development across the UK with Industry partners contributing a further £386 million in cash or in-kind.
ICTSpaceDesignEnergyHealthChemistryMaterialsTransportAgri-foodImmerse UKInnovationBiotechnologyManufacturingIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentInternet of ThingsDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingIndustrial BiotechnologyMaterials for CompositesArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsSustainability & Circular EconomyCompound Semiconductors Special Interest Group...
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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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Funding:
Bridging for Innovators (B4I)
B4I offers businesses unique access to a suite of high-tech scientific facilities and knowledge to fast-track solutions to industrial challenges.
Opens:
01.01.17
Closes:
01.04.21
Event:
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelAccess 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...
Funding:
Competition guidance for UK and Canada: enhancing industrial productivity
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop innovative technologies targeting global markets with Canadian partners.
Opens:
11.02.19
Closes:
02.05.19
DesignEnergyAgri-foodManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsRemanufacturingInternet of ThingsAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and Management...
Event:
07.02.19
Innovate UK in the South East of England
Where:
Clarendon Centre, New England Street, Brighton, UK
When:
10.04.19
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelAccess 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...
Event:
06.02.19
48th Intelligent Sensing Program - Sensing in Harsh Environment
Where:
Manchester, UK
When:
28.03.19
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationAerospaceChemistryTransportAgri-foodMaterialsInnovationAutomotiveUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesSimulation and ModellingIndustrial BiotechnologyAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest Group...
Funding:
Business Basics 2 - SME productivity (Proof of Concept)
Up to £2 million is available to run proof of concept projects aimed at how to encourage SMEs to adopt productivity boosting technology or management
Opens:
28.01.19
Closes:
17.04.19
Job Vacancy:
Event:
04.02.19
UK Agri-Tech Centres Capabilities to “Transform Food Production” Event - Livestock Focus
Where:
Morpeth NE61 3EA, UK
When:
28.03.19
Event:
04.02.19
UK Agri-Tech Centres Capabilities to “Transform Food Production” Event - Plant & Crop Focus
Where:
Morpeth NE61 3EA, UK
When:
26.03.19
Funding:
Business Basics 2 - SME productivity (business led trials)
Up to £2 million is available for trials to build evidence on how to encourage SMEs to adopt productivity boosting technology or management practices.
Opens:
28.01.19
Closes:
17.04.19
Funding:
Business Basics 2 - SME productivity (non-business led trials)
Up to £2 million is available for trials to build evidence on how to encourage SMEs to adopt productivity boosting technology or management practices.
Opens:
28.01.19
Closes:
17.04.19
Funding:
INCLuSilver: Funding available for solutions in Personalised Nutrition for the Future
The INCLuSilver Project are offering between €3k and €60k for SMEs who meet criteria.
Opens:
01.09.17
Closes:
15.02.19