Membership

Join a community from across different areas of industry and science committed to changing business and transforming the future of the agri-food sector.

We’re here to help members connect, innovate and grow

Our three membership packages cater for the requirements of businesses of all sizes in the UK or internationally, as well as academic institutions.

Whichever package and level of support you choose, you’ll have access to:

  • The latest knowledge, expertise and insights across livestock, aquaculture, crops and engineering.
  • Cross-sectoral working opportunities and project funding opportunities.
  • Member-exclusive events and networking opportunities.

Industry

Membership

For businesses of all sizes looking to achieve rapid or impactful change.

Academia

Membership

For institutions looking to contribute towards tackling agri-food’s biggest challenges.

International

Membership

For businesses who want to enter or connect with the UK market.

A strong community, inspiring change

“By coming together, we will all benefit from strengthened relationships, greater security, and even greater collaboration across supply chains” 

Paul Billings,  
MD of Germinal UK 

The technical expertise at the UK Agri-Tech Centre really enables ideas and innovation in projects.” 
 
Ángela de Manzanos 
FA Bio 

”I like meeting the innovators andtechnology developers and I’ve always been impressed with the individuals I have connected with at the UK Agri-Tech Centre.” 

Sophie Alexander,
Farmer 

“We need to continue bringing together and increasing communication between academia and the wider sector” 

Dr Dave George,
Newcastle University 

Industry Membership

From micro-enterprises to large multinational companies, our Industry membership is designed to help your business achieve rapid and impactful change.

We offer three levels of support to help your business at every stage of the journey.

Prices start at £500 p/a

Activate

Foundational support with access to a collaborative community of like-minded professionals

  • Discover insights, events and funding opportunities.
  • Showcase your business and make new connections.
  • Contact service with access to experts.

Elevate

Nurturing your business growth with research opportunities and collaborative support

  • Dedicated Account Manager and access to expertise.
  • Develop new partnerships and improve project performance.
  • Network introductions to research expertise and industry contacts.
  • Plus the benefits from ‘Activate’.

Accelerate

A dedicated, bespoke partnership for strategic growth and enhanced expertise

  • Strategic and tailored business advice.
  • Proactive support to explore future research opportunities.
  • Plus the benefits from ‘Elevate’ and ‘Activate’.

Join as an Industry Member

Academia Membership

Place your HE / FE institution at the heart of food security, sustainable production and innovation within agri-tech.

Our two levels of support will help drive future R&D opportunities and accelerate your research into proven, viable and scientific approaches.

Prices start at £850 p/a

Activate

Sign-up your institution and connect academics to an innovative community focused on tackling agri-food’s big challenges.

  • Discover insights, events and funding opportunities through member newsletters and online content.
  • Showcase your institution and make industry connections through exclusive events and newsletters.
  • Contact service with access to experts in one health, sustainable production, intelligent agriculture and resilient food systems.
  • Facilitating connections through networking, virtual meetings and annual 1:1 sessions

Elevate

A dedicated, bespoke partnership for enhanced expertise and strategic connections.

  • Dedicated Academic Account Manager with access to expertise across our innovation and delivery capabilities teams.
  • Network introductions to research expertise and industry contacts.
  • Support to explore future research opportunities across one health, sustainable production, intelligent agriculture and resilient food systems.
  • Plus benefits from ‘Activate – Academia’.

Join as an Academia Member

International Membership

The International membership is for businesses not based in the UK that want to connect or enter the UK market.

Choose from our two membership levels, and we’ll help connect you to the latest UK agri-food research, knowledge and expertise to make your international ambitions a reality.

Prices start at £500 p/a

Activate

Foundational support with access to a collaborative community of UK agri-tech professionals.

  • Discover market insights, events and research opportunities through newsletters and online content.
  • Showcase your business and make new connections with other industry members through newsletters and events.
  • Contact service with access to experts in strategy and international

Elevate

Nurturing your business growth with UK-based research opportunities and collaborative support.

  • Dedicated International Account Manager and access to expertise to help your business reach its full potential
  • Advice on launching your innovative technology in the UK.
  • Support to explore future research opportunities.
  • Plus benefits from ‘Activate – International’.

Join as an International Member