The UK Agri-Tech Centre
Profile
The UK Agri-Tech Centre is the country’s largest organisation dedicated to advancing agri-tech, offering comprehensive support throughout the entire life cycle of agricultural technology. With cutting-edge facilities, expert knowledge, and tailored business assistance, it plays a key role in driving innovation and the adoption of agri-tech solutions.By fostering collaboration between science, business, and funding bodies, the Centre accelerates research and development aimed at addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the agricultural industry, including climate change, labour shortages, disease management, and environmental sustainability.
As an independent entity, the Centre is trusted to lead and guide transformative change, benefiting both people and the planet, while also stimulating economic growth within the sector.
The Centre’s unique ecosystem is capable of delivering science-based solutions across the entire agri-tech value chain at scale. Its extensive network connects diverse sectors, including science, industry, and policy, positioning it as a key player in driving forward the agricultural innovation needed to meet future demands and challenges.
Competences & Capabilities
- A farm platform providing testing, validation & engagement in real scenarios with farmers
- Innovation hubs, testing facilities and workshop space
- A catalogue of technical equipment to assist in validation, research & development such as Robortiks v4
- Industry insight, technical knowledge
- Project proposal, management & delivery
- Extensive industry network
- Business Support (Life Cycle Analysis, Investment, Bid Writing)
- International links and development
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