Growth Week Aims To Address Barriers To Sector Growth

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is excited to announce its dedicated Growth Week from 2-6 February, as part of its ‘Grow Your Own Way; We Mean Business When it Comes to Agri-Tech’ campaign.

The campaign aims to champion pioneering and innovative agri-tech businesses that are redefining the agricultural industry with new solutions, ideas and products to drive economic growth for the agri-tech sector.

As part of the campaign, the UK Agri-Tech Centre recently announced its new FASTA initiative, giving businesses access to a network of technical specialists, industry leaders and sustainable advisors to gain insights and guidance to refine MRV solutions, accelerate commercialisation and grow their business—all through one programme.

In addition, the Centre is introducing its Agri-Tech Solution Sprints, which deliver specialist, expert support to tackle business growth challenges and move innovation closer to market more quickly.

Registrations for the Agri-Tech Solution Sprints open on 9 February for forward-thinking micro, small and medium-sized businesses.

The Growth Week programme combines in-person events, virtual networking and expert-led discussions designed to tackle the challenges and unlock the potential of agri-tech innovation.

It will demonstrate the role of agri-tech in the supply chain as well as exploring international markets, providing insights and practical steps to help businesses succeed.

One element of Growth Week is the opportunity to explore export strategies, focusing on opportunities in the Middle East and New Zealand and sharing practical advice on scaling technology globally.

James Kayam, International Business Development Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, said: “International demand for high impact agri-tech has never been stronger."

“The Centre provides UK ventures a unique platform to showcase solutions that can also scale globally, opening the door to new export pathways in markets that are actively seeking sustainable, data driven technologies."

“We’re particularly excited to welcome a Canadian delegation to the UK during Growth Week through the Twin Pastures programme; their visit highlights the strength of UK–Canada collaboration and the real opportunity for businesses on both sides to accelerate knowledge exchange, collaboration and commercial growth internationally.”

As part of Growth Week, the UK Agri-Tech Centre will be hosting a networking breakfast at the Dairy Tech event on Wednesday 4 February from 9am, which will include a session on ‘Global Dairy Innovation: Emerging Technologies and Trends from Canada’, from 1.15pm, as well as a session on how to ensure agri-tech is fit for farms at 1.30pm.

Join us online or in person across the week.

Helen Brookes, Engagement Director at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, said:

“We really do mean business when it comes to agri-tech. Our ambition is to help the sector to grow through supporting agri-tech businesses; ensuring technology solutions are tested and trialled on-farm to be robust and relevant to meet industry challenges."

“This campaign celebrates the ingenuity and ambition of those in agri-tech who are committed to creating a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.”

For those who wish to learn more about the new campaign and how the UK Agri-Tech Centre has supported businesses to grow, visit here.