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
Callum Harvey – KTM Agri – Livestock and Aquaculture
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
17.09.2018
Agri-Tech Catalyst funding to improve food production in the developing worldDFID has announced £10m investment for research projects seeking to tackle the most pressing challenges facing food production systems in Africa.
17.09.2018
Industrial biotechnology funding round-upFind out about the latest funding calls of relevance to industrial biotechnology.
19.09.2018
Have a passion for effective translation of science and technology into new and improved products?KTN are hiring: Knowledge Transfer Adviser - London East, Essex and Suffolk or Gloucester
Events
Thu, 27 Sep
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 7 Briefing and Consortia Building Event - Expression of InterestWhere:
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09:30
Perspectives
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.
28.03.2018
The acid testHow to make sure extra virgin olive oil does what it says on the tin.
08.05.2018
Monika Dunkel Shares the Emerging Technology Trends Featured at IDTechEx (part 1)Monika Dunkel explores worldwide technology and market trends in nine key areas, and opportunities they present for the UK.
DesignEnergyHealthAgri-foodMaterialsChemistryAutomotiveInnovationManufacturingEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesAutonomous vehicles/transportElectronics sensors & photonicsCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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News
15.02.2018
Aligning food and drink sector R&D needs and priorities with the UK's Industrial StrategyKTN's Food Sector Group has produced a paper to define clear priorities and needs for pre-competitive and industrial R&D in the food and drink sector.
20.03.2018
A Pre-Competitive Vision for the UK’s Plant and Crop SectorPlants and crops underpin the health, wellbeing and food security of our growing population.
29.01.2018
Increased crop yield, quality and sustainability through collaborative innovation in hydroponicsSaturn Bioponics have developed a commercial 3D growing system for sustainable crop production with KTN support and Innovate UK funding.
News
13.09.2017
Developing novel technology for precision dairy farming stimulates SME growthIceRobotics has developed cutting-edge technology for the dairy industry with the support of KTN and Innovate UK.
29.11.2017
Creating new opportunities for sustainable fruit and vegetable production in Asia and AfricaKTN support helped Russell IPM develop innovative pest control technologies that reduce the need for conventional pesticides in soft fruit production.
24.10.2017
Transforming veterinary practice in the food chainRAFT Solutions Ltd are taking innovative research into agricultural practice with the support of KTN and Innovate UK.
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Event:
18.09.18
Digital Business Meet-Up - December 2018
Where:
Digital Catapult, Euston Road, London, UK
When:
18.12.18
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18.09.18
Digital Business Meet-Up - November 2018
Where:
Digital Catapult, Euston Road, London, UK
When:
01.11.18
ICTSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationTransportMaterialsChemistryAerospaceAgri-foodAutomotiveInnovationManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentDefence and SecurityAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeDiversity and InclusionElectronic TechnologiesAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportElectronics sensors & photonicsSustainability & Circular EconomyCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
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Open grant funding competition: round 3
Opportunity to apply for a share of up to £20m to deliver game changing / disruptive innovations with significant potential for UK economic impact.
Opens:
24.09.18
Closes:
14.11.18
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingPersonal Data and TrustElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Event:
14.09.18
Audience of The Future Production in Innovation Drop-In - Cardiff
Where:
Cardiff Eagle Lab, Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, UK
When:
15.10.18
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14.09.18
Audience of The Future Production in Innovation Drop-In - Belfast
Where:
Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ireland
When:
08.10.18
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13.09.18
Audience of The Future Production in Innovation Briefing - Edinburgh
Where:
Codebase, Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, UK
When:
09.10.18
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13.09.18
Audience of The Future Production in Innovation Briefing - Manchester
Where:
The Bridgewater Hall, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, UK
When:
16.10.18
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Event:
13.09.18
Audience of The Future Production in Innovation Briefing - London
Where:
America Square Conference Centre, Crosswall, London, UK
When:
18.10.18
Event:
13.09.18
Profiting By Design - Innovate Local
Where:
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, UK
When:
14.11.18
ICTRailSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationTransportAgri-foodChemistryAerospaceMaterialsAutomotiveInnovationImmerse UKUrban LivingBiotechnologyManufacturingIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingDiversity and InclusionAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinanceElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular Economy...
Perspectives:
12.09.18
Solve your design problem using a Design Sprint
You may have heard of a Design Sprint or wonder what all the buzz is about. Does it really work, is it another fad?