Driving business growth by inspiring and unlocking innovations that make life better
Innovate UK has launched its Healthy Living and Agriculture Review, demonstrating the breadth and impact of innovation delivered to date and how we are helping businesses start, grow, scale and stay in the UK.

Innovations that make life better
Our Healthy Living and Agriculture Review reflects on our journey so far showcasing the UK-wide impact of our funding and investment in business-led innovation across four core themes:
Whether it’s unlocking the power of data in diagnostics, supporting sustainable farming, or developing the next generation of medicines, we’re supporting businesses and innovators who are shaping a healthier future for people and the planet.
Our five-year impact
Over the past five years, our £1bn commitment to healthy living and agriculture projects has helped to unlock over £9.7bn in private investment raised by SMEs, created more than 25,000 jobs and generated over £3.65bn in Gross Value Added (GVA).
Across the UK we’ve supported 3,569 companies working in healthy living and agriculture, with UK SMEs exporting more than £759m in goods and services as a result of this investment.
Making life better
This report reflects on the past five years, showcasing the scale and significance of our impact across the UK. From tackling the pressures of population growth and sustainable food production to addressing disease and climate change, we’ve supported businesses to develop solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges.
These achievements highlight the tangible impact of our investment, strengthening the UK’s global leadership in innovation, demonstrating the value of long-term support, and positioning us to contribute strongly to deliver against the government’s Modern Industrial Strategy in the years ahead.
Dr Stella Peace, Executive Director – Healthy Living and Agriculture Domain, Innovate UK
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