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The Food and Drink Manufacturing sector is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. In terms of economic contribution, it accounts for 17% of all UK manufacturing GVA (£28.2 billion).
The Food and Drink Manufacturing sector is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. In terms of economic contribution, it accounts for 17% of all UK manufacturing GVA (£28.2 billion). It comprises just over 6,800 businesses and employs nearly 400,000 people. Innovation is key to the Food & Drink Manufacturing sector. Key areas are nutrition, shelf life, packaging, healthy eating, minimal processing, food safety and waste minimisation.
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Launchpad: agri-tech and food technology, Mid & North Wales – MFA
Opens: 04/11/2024 Closes: 11/12/2024
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5m for innovation projects in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales.
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AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors
Opens: 04/11/2024 Closes: 29/01/2025
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2m for AI solutions to support AI upskilling in key sectors; construction, transport, creative, and agrifood.
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European Space Agency: Commercial Applications of Space-Enabled Robotics: Agriculture
Apply by 15/1/25: applications reviewed when received
ESA seek proposals for services that combine the use of satellite technologies and robotics for Agriculture applications.
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Accelerator drives AgriFood innovators forward
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