AgriFood
KTN helps organisations interested in AgriFood innovation access the expert information, funding and connections needed to drive change. Our experts work with businesses of all sizes; locally, nationally and globally.
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Maximise your chances for success when applying for funding
KTN are often first to find out about funding opportunities for AgriFood innovation from government and organisations, including Innovate UK. We inform the AgriFood community about this funding and how to apply for it. We can also partner with organisations to deliver funding on their behalf.
KTN produce events that not only provide in-depth information about funding opportunities but also allow innovators to meet collaborators and connect with the right people and opportunities.
If you decide to apply for funding, one of our team will help guide you towards the most appropriate funding call for your project and give you guidance on how to write a successful application. This funding could range from grant to investment funding.
Make connections to fast track your project
You’ll be matched with the person in our team who is the most knowledgeable about your project. We have experts in livestock, aquaculture, food, crops and we collaborate with key international AgriFood markets like Africa and Colombia.
If we identify that you’ll benefit from connecting with another organisation to help you achieve your goals, we’ll identify partners best suited to your needs.
If you need technology or expertise that you don’t have in-house, we’ll put you in touch with someone who can help.
Read about how we’ve helped:
– Start-up Earthly Biochar build powerful connections and access funding to accelerate their innovation.
– AgriTech company Breedr win two grants, raise private investment and collaborate with a major player in their sector.
– 15 organisations come together to form the the Insectrial Revolution project, and win £5.9m in funding.
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Related Opportunities
Digital Dairy Chain: Collaborative R&D and growth
Opens: 17/04/2023 Closes: 31/05/2023
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for business focussed innovation in advanced and high value dairy production and manufacturing. This funding is from Digital Dairy Chain for Cumbria, South and West Scotland.
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Tree Production Innovation Fund 2023
Opens: 13/03/2023 Closes: 09/05/2023
The TPIF has been designed to encourage the development and adoption of new technologies and ways of working that will enhance the quantity and quality of tree planting stock available for planting in England, and to ensure genetically diverse material from a wide range of species and…
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Farming Innovation Programme - large R&D partnerships Round 2
Opens: 20/02/2023 Closes: 19/04/2023
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £8m for large R&D partnership projects as part of the Farming Innovation Programme.
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Better Food for All: Innovation for improved nutrition
Opens: 11/01/2023 Closes: 29/03/2023
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £20m across three strands, for the development of innovative solutions to address significant nutrition challenges.
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Novel, low-emission food production systems: feasibility studies and industrial research
Opens: 18/01/2023 Closes: 19/04/2023
Apply for a share of up to £16m to deliver resource efficient, low-emission food production systems, including alternative proteins and Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA).
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Novel low-emission food production systems: Investor Partnership
Opens: 08/05/2023 Closes: 05/07/2023
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £3 million to develop novel production systems that create resource efficient, low-emission foods, particularly proteins. This must align with private investment from selected investor partners.
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27/03/2023
Accelerating AgriTech adoption in the UK
AgriTech may unlock the key to some, if not all, of the challenges currently facing the British food system, but without adoption, the industry will fall short in realising the potential that innovation can bring.
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13/03/2023
Achieving net zero in the ruminant livestock industry in the UK and Ireland
To achieve the ambition of Net Zero emissions by 2050 and to limit global warming to 1.5°C, there is an urgent need to implement greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation actions and strategies.
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Programmes related to AgriFood
Agrifood Africa Connect
AgriFood Africa Connect brings innovative people and organisations across the UK and Africa together to address key AgriFood challenges in Africa. We build diverse connections across the UK and Africa to drive positive change that aligns with the UK’s Overseas Development Assistance goals.
AgriFood Africa Connect Map
The AgriFood Africa Connect Map makes it easier for UK and African organisations to collaborate on projects, provides information on the AgriFood sector across Africa, and helps connect innovators to enable collaboration and address key global challenges.