Innovate UK Launches Late-Stage Agri-Tech Funding Competition

Innovate UK has initiated a funding program for late-stage agri-tech projects, emphasizing advancements in automation, robotics, intelligent sensing, and data-driven technologies. The competition is designed to bridge the gap between development and market adoption, specifically targeting projects that are ready for testing and manufacturing.

Key areas of focus include equine projects, wild-caught fisheries, bioeconomy systems, human-consumption fermentation, and medicinal crops. Collaborators in funded projects must be actively involved and aligned with UK exploitation plans. This initiative is expected to bolster the UK's agri-tech sector and address the need for sustainable agricultural practices.