UK Agri-Tech
Centre
Connecting you to expertise, networks, funding and facilities
The UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support, saving you time and accelerating your progress.
We strengthen the connections between science, business and funders to accelerate research and development, tackling the agri-industry’s most critical challenges such as climate change, labour availability, disease mitigation and environmental sustainability.
As an independent company, we are trusted to provide leadership and guidance to progress transformational change for people and the planet while stimulating economic growth.
Latest News
UK Agri-Tech Centre welcomes DEFRA agri-food attachés to showcase innovation in agri-tech
On November 21, the UK Agri-Tech Centre hosted a delegation from the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), including the UK’s agri-food attachés operating in 16 international markets. Representatives from Innovate UK and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) also participated in the visit.
Tackling drug-resistant infections for Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites adapt to become resistant to the medicines designed to combat them.
Latest UK Funding Opportunities
Read on to find out about current funding opportunities to get support and help accelerate your business’ agri-tech aspirations
Livestock and Aquaculture Innovation: Shaping the next ten years Report
The livestock and aquaculture sectors’ research and innovation 11 priorities have been identified in a new report.
“Livestock and Aquaculture Innovation: shaping the next ten years”, a UK Agri-Tech Centre report, with input from over 150 stakeholders was published today (July 17), outlining 11 priorities for the industries’ sustainability and resilience, including:
- Animal health and welfare
- Food safety, quality and nutritional content
- Climate-smart solutions, ecosystem and biodiversity improvement
- Optimised diets, land performance and systems
- Productivity, data assets and technology
Download the report to learn more