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The Food and Drink Manufacturing sector is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. In terms of economic contribution, it accounts for 17% of all UK manufacturing GVA (£28.2 billion).
The Food and Drink Manufacturing sector is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. In terms of economic contribution, it accounts for 17% of all UK manufacturing GVA (£28.2 billion). It comprises just over 6,800 businesses and employs nearly 400,000 people. Innovation is key to the Food & Drink Manufacturing sector. Key areas are nutrition, shelf life, packaging, healthy eating, minimal processing, food safety and waste minimisation.
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Farming Futures: Nutrient Management Phase 1
Opens: 29/05/2024 Closes: 24/07/2024
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £15m to develop innovative solutions for nutrient management.
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New Innovators in agri-tech & food technology, Mid & North Wales
Opens: 10/06/2024 Closes: 17/07/2024
UK registered small and micro businesses can apply for a share of up to £400k for innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales.
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Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 Round 3
Opens: 01/07/2024 Closes: 25/09/2024
Up to £9m to fund innovation projects, with businesses or not-for-profits working alongside academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults.
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AgriFood funding opportunities as part of Horizon Europe – May 2023
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