The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Livestock and Aquaculture in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Food Systems and NutritionKTN
The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Food Systems and Nutrition in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
The webinar provided information about Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 funding opportunities focused on crop production innovations in Africa. It included an introduction from Innovate UK and DFID, a case study on a previous project in Zambia, and a question and answer session. Participants were also invited to use online tools like LinkedIn and Meeting Mojo to connect and discuss potential project partnerships.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 - Competition Briefing and Networking EventKTN
The Agri-Tech Catalyst offers funding for private sector/academic collaborative research and development projects, to deliver innovation in agriculture and food systems in Africa. All projects must include a partner from an eligible African country.
There is up to £5 million of funding available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) through Round 9 of this competition for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Round 9 of funding from the Catalyst opened on 14th October 2019 and closes on 8th January 2020. The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) hosted a Competition Briefing and Networking Event for organisations developing projects for the Agri-Tech Catalyst on 24th October 2019 in Birmingham.
Find out more about the Agri-Food Main Interest at https://ktn-uk.co.uk/interests/agri-food
Session 6 1 ACAI Work Stream 4 introductionDavid Ngome
This document discusses activities of WorkStream 4 of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative project. It provides an overview of the general approach, which is to develop and facilitate use of site-specific agronomy recommendations at scale. It discusses project outcomes such as targeted increases in cassava root yield and additional supply to processing industries. It also outlines various dissemination activities including training events, promotion events, and demonstrations. Finally it discusses monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and timelines for decision support tool development and validation in 2019-2020.
The document summarizes collaborations between ACAI and several primary partners in Nigeria on cassava research and development. It outlines the goals and activities of each partner organization, including their requests to ACAI regarding various use cases. The partners benefit from higher cassava yields and productivity through the collaboration. For this meeting, the partners expect further discussion on validating trial results, deploying decision support tools, and finalizing plans for 2018 activities.
Connect Agro Summit UKCOL - Information WebinarKTN
This event is for UK AgriTech businesses who are interested in attending Connect Agro Summit UKCOL in March 2021. Connect Agro Summit UKCOL is an exclusive online event that will connect UK businesses and Colombian organisations to accelerate innovation in the AgriTech sector.
The document describes 6 primary partners in Tanzania collaborating with ACAI on cassava agriculture: Minjingu Mines & Fertilizer Ltd, MEDA, C:AVA-II, Farm Concern International, and FJS African Starch Development Cy Ltd. It provides an overview of each partners' goals, activities, networks and requests for decision support tools regarding best fertilizer blends, planting practices, and varietal selection to increase cassava productivity and farmer incomes in Tanzania. The partners benefit from collaboration through farmer adoption of good practices, staff knowledge gains, and expanded partnerships.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Food Systems and NutritionKTN
The main focus of the webinar is to help inform UK participants of the needs of African partners in the area covered, and African partners of the capabilities of UK partners, to aid consortia building.
The webinar provides an overview of the Agri-Tech Catalyst funding programme, and then cover specific issues affecting Food Systems and Nutrition in Africa.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Funding Scheme:
Within Round 9 of the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, up to £5 million of funding will be available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries.
Up to £5 million of funding is available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This is for projects working on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Find out more about this webinar: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-funding-to-support-agricultural-and-food-systems-innovation-in-africa-round-9
The webinar provided information about Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 funding opportunities focused on crop production innovations in Africa. It included an introduction from Innovate UK and DFID, a case study on a previous project in Zambia, and a question and answer session. Participants were also invited to use online tools like LinkedIn and Meeting Mojo to connect and discuss potential project partnerships.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 - Competition Briefing and Networking EventKTN
The Agri-Tech Catalyst offers funding for private sector/academic collaborative research and development projects, to deliver innovation in agriculture and food systems in Africa. All projects must include a partner from an eligible African country.
There is up to £5 million of funding available from the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) through Round 9 of this competition for early-stage feasibility studies, mid stage industrial research and late-stage experimental development. Projects must work on agri-tech and food chain innovations with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of innovation in the development of agricultural and food systems in Africa. Your project must result in more use of innovations by farmers and food systems organisations such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors and wholesalers.
Round 9 of funding from the Catalyst opened on 14th October 2019 and closes on 8th January 2020. The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) hosted a Competition Briefing and Networking Event for organisations developing projects for the Agri-Tech Catalyst on 24th October 2019 in Birmingham.
Find out more about the Agri-Food Main Interest at https://ktn-uk.co.uk/interests/agri-food
Session 6 1 ACAI Work Stream 4 introductionDavid Ngome
This document discusses activities of WorkStream 4 of the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative project. It provides an overview of the general approach, which is to develop and facilitate use of site-specific agronomy recommendations at scale. It discusses project outcomes such as targeted increases in cassava root yield and additional supply to processing industries. It also outlines various dissemination activities including training events, promotion events, and demonstrations. Finally it discusses monitoring, evaluation and learning activities and timelines for decision support tool development and validation in 2019-2020.
The document summarizes collaborations between ACAI and several primary partners in Nigeria on cassava research and development. It outlines the goals and activities of each partner organization, including their requests to ACAI regarding various use cases. The partners benefit from higher cassava yields and productivity through the collaboration. For this meeting, the partners expect further discussion on validating trial results, deploying decision support tools, and finalizing plans for 2018 activities.
Connect Agro Summit UKCOL - Information WebinarKTN
This event is for UK AgriTech businesses who are interested in attending Connect Agro Summit UKCOL in March 2021. Connect Agro Summit UKCOL is an exclusive online event that will connect UK businesses and Colombian organisations to accelerate innovation in the AgriTech sector.
The document describes 6 primary partners in Tanzania collaborating with ACAI on cassava agriculture: Minjingu Mines & Fertilizer Ltd, MEDA, C:AVA-II, Farm Concern International, and FJS African Starch Development Cy Ltd. It provides an overview of each partners' goals, activities, networks and requests for decision support tools regarding best fertilizer blends, planting practices, and varietal selection to increase cassava productivity and farmer incomes in Tanzania. The partners benefit from collaboration through farmer adoption of good practices, staff knowledge gains, and expanded partnerships.
Pawe Cluster Partnership: Achievements, lessons and way forwardsILRI
Poster prepared by Getachew Yilma and Fitsum Miruts for the ILRI-N2Africa Annual Partners Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 16-17 March 2017
Module 3 food incubators business operationsfoodincubhub1
This module covers best practices for running a food incubator. It discusses creating an entrepreneurial community through collaboration and leadership. Key aspects of managing an incubator are outlined, including member coordination, food safety oversight, and marketing. Licensing models for multi-tenant centers and shared-use kitchens are examined. Thorough kitchen management protocols around food safety, training new members, cleaning checklists, and preventative maintenance are also covered.
Module one, Creating Possibilities explores the concept of food incubators and identifying them in youtregion and the appetite and demand for food incubation facilities. It also examines certain research tools needed to establish a food hub and methodologies to harness support. the module explores how you can identify suitable premises for your food hub and how to technically assess and SWOT each building.
Negotiation skills to acquire the building at preferential rates
The Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GHACCO) was established in 2012 to promote clean cookstoves and fuels in Ghana. GHACCO aims to foster adoption of clean cookstoves by 4 million households and distribute 5 million cookstoves by 2020. Objectives include supporting clean cookstove markets, capacity building, resource mobilization, coordination, and policy influence. Recent activities include hiring staff, membership drives, fundraising, data collection, training workshops, and appointing women advocates to promote adoption. GHACCO will host the Clean Cooking Forum in November 2015, bringing together professionals to advance the sector, as well as the StovePlus Academy to build capacity of manufacturers from several African countries.
The Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GHACCO) was established in 2012 to promote clean cookstoves and fuels in Ghana. GHACCO aims to foster adoption of clean cookstoves by 4 million households and distribute 5 million cookstoves by 2020. Objectives include supporting clean cookstove markets, capacity building, resource mobilization, coordination, and policy influence. Recent activities include hiring staff, membership drives, fundraising, data collection, training workshops, and appointing women advocates to promote adoption. GHACCO will host the Clean Cooking Forum in November 2015, bringing together professionals to advance the sector, as well as the StovePlus Academy to build capacity of manufacturers.
The document discusses the context and strategies around PhytoTrade Africa's work in sustainable trade of goods derived from biodiversity. It provides background on international agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity and Nagoya Protocol. PhytoTrade Africa aims to expand its model of supporting SMEs and communities in southern Africa to other regions to develop biodiversity-based value chains. Its strategies include a two-phase expansion plan to establish networks in East and West Africa and leverage funding programs in South Africa to support industrial development and link to national biodiversity programs.
This module provides an overview of food incubators and the first steps in developing one. It discusses how food incubators support culinary entrepreneurs through shared commercial kitchen space and business services. The summary explains that thorough research, feasibility studies, and business planning are crucial first steps to understand demand and ensure long-term viability before developing a food incubator.
CRPs Phase 2: A dialogue with Donors and PartnersCIMMYT
This document summarizes a meeting of the CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE CRP). It discusses prioritizing research, partnerships, flagship projects, outcomes, impact pathways, and regional assessments. Key topics included supporting 40% of funds to partners, 9 flagship projects, 75 operational innovation platforms expanding to 100, and a theory of change diagram linking research outputs to improved food security, incomes, and natural resource management through adoption of new maize varieties and technologies.
The document summarizes the PAEPARD II program, which aims to build more equitable and demand-driven partnerships between African and European stakeholders in agricultural research for development. It discusses problems with previous approaches and solutions PAEPARD II will bring, such as more inclusive partnerships across sectors and countries. The objectives are outlined, and achievements so far include multi-stakeholder consultations and launching partnership calls. Selected consortia covering topics like livestock, aquaculture, and aflatoxins are presented for different African regions. Progress updates are provided for partnerships utilizing a new user-led process to identify research priorities.
Module 3 food incubators business operations nlfoodincubhub1
This module covers best practices for running a food incubator. It discusses creating an entrepreneurial community through collaboration and leadership. Key aspects of managing an incubator include member coordination, food safety oversight, marketing, and financial management. Licensing models for multi-tenant centers typically involve long-term leases, while shared-use kitchens utilize hourly, monthly, or blanket fees. Robust food safety protocols and training on regulations are essential for kitchen management.
The document discusses horticulture farming and small scale farmers in Kenya. It describes how horticulture provides labor opportunities for rural communities and how small plots are suitable for vegetable production. However, smallholder farmers face challenges such as poverty, inconsistent quality/quantities, and high production costs. The document suggests mechanisms for scaling up smallholder farming, including public-private partnerships for training, certification programs, technology assistance, and improved infrastructure for transportation and storage.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 10 - Food Systems and NutritionKTN
The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is the UK's innovation network that brings together businesses, academics, entrepreneurs and funders to develop new products, processes and services. It helps businesses grow the economy and improve lives by maximizing the value from innovative ideas, research and creativity. KTN registers businesses for its Agri-Food newsletters to keep them informed on relevant developments. The document provides a link to register for KTN newsletters.
Open to UK and African organisations who want to collaborate on an Agri-Tech project around food chain innovation in Africa.
Are you working on Agri-Tech innovation and would like to implement some of your ideas in Africa?
If so, you could get funding thanks to the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, Round 10, opening on 20 July.
The funding available through the competition is for Agri-Tech projects on food chain innovations in Africa. These projects need to be delivered by a UK and an African organisation working together.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-competition-round-10
Open to UK and African organisations who want to collaborate on an Agri-Tech project around food chain innovation in Africa.
Are you working on Agri-Tech innovation and would like to implement some of your ideas in Africa?
If so, you could get funding thanks to the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, Round 10, opening on 20 July.
The funding available through the competition is for Agri-Tech projects on food chain innovations in Africa. These projects need to be delivered by a UK and an African organisation working together.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-competition-round-10
Transforming Food Production Briefing Event for UK-China Bilateral - Precisio...KTN
A component of the ISCF Transforming Food Production (TFP) is the International activities based on bilateral agreements to ensure new technologies take advantage of overseas markets. UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to work with Chinese partners to develop new integrated precision farming technology and help achieve net-zero emissions. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
The aim of this competition is to encourage the use of data-intensive methods for commercial farming.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/live-now-webcast-transforming-food-production-briefing-event-for-uk-china-bilateral
The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) in partnership with Innovate UK is working to support developers of innovative medical devices, diagnostics and regulated digital health products to evaluate their products in a real-world clinical setting. Funding is being made available through a series of competitions that will run over the next 2 years. The first round of the competition was run in early 2018.
The second round of the competition ‘Support for SMEs to evaluate innovative medical technologies competition’ opened on 2 July. Up to £1.5m funding is available to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) generate an evidence base that will enable the evaluation of products that address priorities areas for NHS England. This support is intended to allow companies to collect and analyse clinical performance and cost effectiveness data within an NHS setting.
Watch the webcast via KTN's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KnowledgeTransferNetwork
As part of Green Great Britain Week’s Clean Growth Innovation Summit Andy Cureton and Calum Murray presented information about the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund's Transforming Food Production challenge.
As part of the Clean Growth Grand Challenge, the recently announced Transforming Food Production Challenge will deliver £90m of new funding for agri-tech to help businesses, researchers and industry to transform food production, by making it easier to embrace technology and innovation.
Find out more: www.ktn-uk.co.uk/news/could-your-innovation-transform-food-production
Funding for innovative farm-focused technologies - Farming Innovation Pathway...KTN
This document provides an agenda and instructions for a webinar on building consortia for the Farming Innovation Pathways competition. The webinar will include presentations on the competition overview and guidance, followed by pre-recorded presentations on selected industry challenges. Participants will then break into virtual rooms to discuss challenges and develop ideas, guided by facilitators. They will switch rooms periodically. The goal is to connect farmers, innovators, researchers and businesses to develop solutions to farming challenges.
This document provides an agenda and information for a workshop on demonstrating impact through responsible consumption and production projects funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) in Cardiff, UK. The workshop will include presentations on the aims and scope of the GCRF "Demonstrate Impact" competition, how organizations like Innovate UK, Welsh government, and the Knowledge Transfer Network can support applications, and examples of past GCRF projects. The competition will fund feasibility studies and demonstrations of innovations addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries.
The document summarizes information about the Diet and Health Research Industry Club (DRINC) Phase 2 project. DRINC2 will provide £10 million total in funding for projects from 2013-2015 related to designing healthy foods, understanding how food processing impacts nutrition, and understanding food choices to improve health. Applications will be accepted in spring of each year. The project aims to improve understanding of the relationship between diet and health.
Pawe Cluster Partnership: Achievements, lessons and way forwardsILRI
Poster prepared by Getachew Yilma and Fitsum Miruts for the ILRI-N2Africa Annual Partners Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 16-17 March 2017
Module 3 food incubators business operationsfoodincubhub1
This module covers best practices for running a food incubator. It discusses creating an entrepreneurial community through collaboration and leadership. Key aspects of managing an incubator are outlined, including member coordination, food safety oversight, and marketing. Licensing models for multi-tenant centers and shared-use kitchens are examined. Thorough kitchen management protocols around food safety, training new members, cleaning checklists, and preventative maintenance are also covered.
Module one, Creating Possibilities explores the concept of food incubators and identifying them in youtregion and the appetite and demand for food incubation facilities. It also examines certain research tools needed to establish a food hub and methodologies to harness support. the module explores how you can identify suitable premises for your food hub and how to technically assess and SWOT each building.
Negotiation skills to acquire the building at preferential rates
The Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GHACCO) was established in 2012 to promote clean cookstoves and fuels in Ghana. GHACCO aims to foster adoption of clean cookstoves by 4 million households and distribute 5 million cookstoves by 2020. Objectives include supporting clean cookstove markets, capacity building, resource mobilization, coordination, and policy influence. Recent activities include hiring staff, membership drives, fundraising, data collection, training workshops, and appointing women advocates to promote adoption. GHACCO will host the Clean Cooking Forum in November 2015, bringing together professionals to advance the sector, as well as the StovePlus Academy to build capacity of manufacturers from several African countries.
The Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GHACCO) was established in 2012 to promote clean cookstoves and fuels in Ghana. GHACCO aims to foster adoption of clean cookstoves by 4 million households and distribute 5 million cookstoves by 2020. Objectives include supporting clean cookstove markets, capacity building, resource mobilization, coordination, and policy influence. Recent activities include hiring staff, membership drives, fundraising, data collection, training workshops, and appointing women advocates to promote adoption. GHACCO will host the Clean Cooking Forum in November 2015, bringing together professionals to advance the sector, as well as the StovePlus Academy to build capacity of manufacturers.
The document discusses the context and strategies around PhytoTrade Africa's work in sustainable trade of goods derived from biodiversity. It provides background on international agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity and Nagoya Protocol. PhytoTrade Africa aims to expand its model of supporting SMEs and communities in southern Africa to other regions to develop biodiversity-based value chains. Its strategies include a two-phase expansion plan to establish networks in East and West Africa and leverage funding programs in South Africa to support industrial development and link to national biodiversity programs.
This module provides an overview of food incubators and the first steps in developing one. It discusses how food incubators support culinary entrepreneurs through shared commercial kitchen space and business services. The summary explains that thorough research, feasibility studies, and business planning are crucial first steps to understand demand and ensure long-term viability before developing a food incubator.
CRPs Phase 2: A dialogue with Donors and PartnersCIMMYT
This document summarizes a meeting of the CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE CRP). It discusses prioritizing research, partnerships, flagship projects, outcomes, impact pathways, and regional assessments. Key topics included supporting 40% of funds to partners, 9 flagship projects, 75 operational innovation platforms expanding to 100, and a theory of change diagram linking research outputs to improved food security, incomes, and natural resource management through adoption of new maize varieties and technologies.
The document summarizes the PAEPARD II program, which aims to build more equitable and demand-driven partnerships between African and European stakeholders in agricultural research for development. It discusses problems with previous approaches and solutions PAEPARD II will bring, such as more inclusive partnerships across sectors and countries. The objectives are outlined, and achievements so far include multi-stakeholder consultations and launching partnership calls. Selected consortia covering topics like livestock, aquaculture, and aflatoxins are presented for different African regions. Progress updates are provided for partnerships utilizing a new user-led process to identify research priorities.
Module 3 food incubators business operations nlfoodincubhub1
This module covers best practices for running a food incubator. It discusses creating an entrepreneurial community through collaboration and leadership. Key aspects of managing an incubator include member coordination, food safety oversight, marketing, and financial management. Licensing models for multi-tenant centers typically involve long-term leases, while shared-use kitchens utilize hourly, monthly, or blanket fees. Robust food safety protocols and training on regulations are essential for kitchen management.
The document discusses horticulture farming and small scale farmers in Kenya. It describes how horticulture provides labor opportunities for rural communities and how small plots are suitable for vegetable production. However, smallholder farmers face challenges such as poverty, inconsistent quality/quantities, and high production costs. The document suggests mechanisms for scaling up smallholder farming, including public-private partnerships for training, certification programs, technology assistance, and improved infrastructure for transportation and storage.
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 10 - Food Systems and NutritionKTN
The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) is the UK's innovation network that brings together businesses, academics, entrepreneurs and funders to develop new products, processes and services. It helps businesses grow the economy and improve lives by maximizing the value from innovative ideas, research and creativity. KTN registers businesses for its Agri-Food newsletters to keep them informed on relevant developments. The document provides a link to register for KTN newsletters.
Open to UK and African organisations who want to collaborate on an Agri-Tech project around food chain innovation in Africa.
Are you working on Agri-Tech innovation and would like to implement some of your ideas in Africa?
If so, you could get funding thanks to the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, Round 10, opening on 20 July.
The funding available through the competition is for Agri-Tech projects on food chain innovations in Africa. These projects need to be delivered by a UK and an African organisation working together.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-competition-round-10
Open to UK and African organisations who want to collaborate on an Agri-Tech project around food chain innovation in Africa.
Are you working on Agri-Tech innovation and would like to implement some of your ideas in Africa?
If so, you could get funding thanks to the Agri-Tech Catalyst Competition, Round 10, opening on 20 July.
The funding available through the competition is for Agri-Tech projects on food chain innovations in Africa. These projects need to be delivered by a UK and an African organisation working together.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/agri-tech-catalyst-competition-round-10
Transforming Food Production Briefing Event for UK-China Bilateral - Precisio...KTN
A component of the ISCF Transforming Food Production (TFP) is the International activities based on bilateral agreements to ensure new technologies take advantage of overseas markets. UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to work with Chinese partners to develop new integrated precision farming technology and help achieve net-zero emissions. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.
The aim of this competition is to encourage the use of data-intensive methods for commercial farming.
Find out more: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/news/live-now-webcast-transforming-food-production-briefing-event-for-uk-china-bilateral
The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) in partnership with Innovate UK is working to support developers of innovative medical devices, diagnostics and regulated digital health products to evaluate their products in a real-world clinical setting. Funding is being made available through a series of competitions that will run over the next 2 years. The first round of the competition was run in early 2018.
The second round of the competition ‘Support for SMEs to evaluate innovative medical technologies competition’ opened on 2 July. Up to £1.5m funding is available to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) generate an evidence base that will enable the evaluation of products that address priorities areas for NHS England. This support is intended to allow companies to collect and analyse clinical performance and cost effectiveness data within an NHS setting.
Watch the webcast via KTN's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KnowledgeTransferNetwork
As part of Green Great Britain Week’s Clean Growth Innovation Summit Andy Cureton and Calum Murray presented information about the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund's Transforming Food Production challenge.
As part of the Clean Growth Grand Challenge, the recently announced Transforming Food Production Challenge will deliver £90m of new funding for agri-tech to help businesses, researchers and industry to transform food production, by making it easier to embrace technology and innovation.
Find out more: www.ktn-uk.co.uk/news/could-your-innovation-transform-food-production
Funding for innovative farm-focused technologies - Farming Innovation Pathway...KTN
This document provides an agenda and instructions for a webinar on building consortia for the Farming Innovation Pathways competition. The webinar will include presentations on the competition overview and guidance, followed by pre-recorded presentations on selected industry challenges. Participants will then break into virtual rooms to discuss challenges and develop ideas, guided by facilitators. They will switch rooms periodically. The goal is to connect farmers, innovators, researchers and businesses to develop solutions to farming challenges.
This document provides an agenda and information for a workshop on demonstrating impact through responsible consumption and production projects funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) in Cardiff, UK. The workshop will include presentations on the aims and scope of the GCRF "Demonstrate Impact" competition, how organizations like Innovate UK, Welsh government, and the Knowledge Transfer Network can support applications, and examples of past GCRF projects. The competition will fund feasibility studies and demonstrations of innovations addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries.
The document summarizes information about the Diet and Health Research Industry Club (DRINC) Phase 2 project. DRINC2 will provide £10 million total in funding for projects from 2013-2015 related to designing healthy foods, understanding how food processing impacts nutrition, and understanding food choices to improve health. Applications will be accepted in spring of each year. The project aims to improve understanding of the relationship between diet and health.
Connected digital additive manufacturing competition briefingInnovate UK
Powerpoint slide presentation from "Connected digital additive manufacturing" competition briefing in London on 7 June 2016.
Including:
- Introduction to Innovate UK
- Description of competition scope
- Description of application process
Connected digital additive manufacturing competition briefingcmb80
Powerpoint slide presentation from "Connected digital additive manufacturing" competition briefing in London on 7 June 2016.
Including:
- Introduction to Innovate UK
- Description of competition scope
- Description of application process
The document outlines industry needs for innovation in science and technology to support the food and drink supply chain from 2015-2017. It was produced by Campden BRI after an extensive consultation with over 3,000 industrial stakeholders across the supply chain. The document identifies needs in areas like safety, quality, nutrition, sustainability and skills across primary production, manufacturing, product development and the consumer end of the supply chain. It aims to encourage targeted research and development to address the needs raised by industry.
This document summarizes the activities of the African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) in 2014. It discusses the strategic targets ACT aimed to achieve, including adoption of conservation agriculture, improving land management and climate resilience, enhancing capacity building and partnerships, improving communication and knowledge sharing, and strengthening entrepreneurship. It provides details on projects implemented, technologies promoted, training conducted, partnerships formed, knowledge products developed, and challenges faced. It concludes with lessons learned, such as the importance of working with farmer groups and linking farmers to markets.
Sustainable Innovation Fund September 2021 BriefingKTN
The document provides information about the Sustainable Innovation Fund (SIF) including stories of funded projects, news, upcoming events, support programs, resources, and how to stay updated and get involved. Key points include:
- KTN is leading additional support programs to help funded SIF projects collaborate with industry partners and maximize impact.
- #SIFStories showcases projects that received funding and helped develop solutions to issues like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Upcoming events include competitions for funding innovative ideas in areas like sustainable plastic packaging and a competition launch for the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.
- Support programs are available to help businesses enter new markets, protect intellectual property, and access
1 Shire of Murray - Innovation Clustering.pdfssuserde1c26
This document discusses building an agrifood innovation cluster in the Shire of Murray in Western Australia. It outlines key tenets for developing an innovation ecosystem including taking an ecosystem approach, building resilience, using technology, developing skills, accelerating policy, activating networks, and focusing on sustainability. The cluster aims to diversify the local economy, drive economic growth, and improve standards of living through a three pillar strategy of a food zone, business park, and water initiative. Challenges include aligning partners, building an appetite for change, developing digital and place-based technology, and building policy and education capabilities.
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Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 – Livestock and Aquaculture
1. Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9 –
Livestock and Aquaculture
Webinar
The webinar will begin at 12.30pm (UK time).
Please note:
• All delegates have been muted for the webinar duration.
If you wish to ask a question please do so via the Q&A
box provided
• The webinar will be recorded
• Please ensure that you have connected your audio via
the
panel at the bottom of your screen. Sound will be enabled
before we begin, if you can not hear any sound when the
screen changes please let us know using the Q&A function.
2. Agri-Tech Catalyst Round 9
Agriculture and food systems innovation: Livestock and Aquaculture
Webinar
Wednesday 6th November 2019 12.30–14.00pm
3. Agenda
12:30 Introduction from the Knowledge Transfer Network
12:35 Introduction/Overview of the Catalyst from Innovate UK and DFID
13:00 Project case study – Kasi McReddie, Centre of Innovation
Excellence in Livestock
13:20 Question and answer session
13:30 Consortia building session where participants can post messages
detailing their capabilities offered/required and make connections,
introduced by KTN
14.00 Close
4. The Knowledge Transfer Network
What we do
KTN is the UK’s innovation network. It brings together businesses,
entrepreneurs, academics and funders to develop new products, processes and
services
We help business to grow the economy and improve people’s lives by capturing
maximum value from innovative ideas, scientific research and creativity
Register for KTN Agri-Food newsletters: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/newsletter
5. Charles Vander Broek – Knowledge Transfer
Network (KTN)
Debbie Tully – Knowledge Transfer Network
(KTN)
David Telford – Knowledge Transfer Network
(KTN)
Kathryn Miller – Innovation Lead, Innovate UK
Duncan Barker – Livelihoods Advisor,
Department for International Development
(DFID)
Welcome
6. Aims of today’s event:
1) Better understand competition objectives, scope and rules
2) Opportunities to develop ideas and partnerships for the competition
- Learn lessons from previously funded projects
- Consortia building session – via linkedin group and meeting mojo
Overall – Help you be successful!
Event overview
7. 1) Questions
Type questions using the “Q&A” box in zoom (NOT the chat box as this is only for technical
issues please).
Please only ask questions relevant to wider audience - we will answer some during the
event.
If your competition question is not addressed or for private questions, please contact:
support@innovateuk.ukri.org
2) Linkedin group
Please feel free to register now for this linkedin group, as we will use it for consortia
building session (weblink also in the joining instructions email you were
sent): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8766913/
How to participate today
8. 3) Meeting Mojo
Please register via https://agri-webinar.meeting-mojo.com to ensure your profile is
available (you can use your linkedin profile if this saves time).
This tool allows you to connect with partners and facilitates introductions and online
conversations.
Please use the Capabilities Document we issued earlier this week, to identify people you
would like to connect with.
How to participate today cont’d
10. We work with the government
to invest over £7 billion a year
in research and innovation by
partnering with academia and
industry to make the impossible,
possible. Through the UK’s nine
leading academic and industrial
funding councils, we create
knowledge with impact.
11. Innovate UK drives productivity and
growth by supporting businesses to
realise the potential of new technologies,
develop ideas and make them a
commercial success.
Innovate UK
To stay competitive as an advanced
economy, we need to do things that
others cannot do, or to do things in
different and better ways.
13. Agri-Tech Strategy
• Launched 22 July 2013
• Aims to improve the translation of research
into practical application for agriculture and
related industries in UK and overseas
• £160M government investment over 5yrs:
• Agri-tech Catalyst (£70m)
• Centres for Agricultural Innovation (£90m) –
Agri-Tech Centres
14. • £10m investment to support competitions including rounds 7 onwards
• £15m additional funding through GCRF from round 8 onwards
Timeline:
₋ Round 9 – 14 October 2019 – 8 January 2020 (this competition)
₋ Round 10 – To be confirmed, provisional open date April 2020
₋ Round 11 – To be confirmed, provisional open date March 2021
Latest funding available
16. - DFID is investing in the Agri-Tech Catalyst to test whether it can increase the pace of
development and scale of uptake of agriculture and food systems innovations in Africa by and
for:
- farmers/livestock keepers; or
- food systems actors (such as manufacturers, processors, retailers, distributors or
wholesalers).
- 75% of the poorest people are rural; depend on agriculture, livestock, forestry and fisheries for
their livelihoods.
- Innovation in developing country agriculture, particularly in Africa is low, and new innovation and
technology is needed to tackle emerging threats such as climate change and pests and diseases.
- To improve nutrition for all in both rural and growing urban areas, we need to make changes not
only in how food is grown and produced, but also how it is processed, transported, marketed and
consumed.
DFID and the Catalyst
17. - Official Development Assistance (ODA) is defined as flows to countries and territories on
the DAC List of ODA Recipients
- Only research directly and primarily relevant to the problems of developing countries may
be counted as ODA
- This includes research into tropical pests, diseases, livestock and crops for developing
country conditions.
- The costs may still be counted as ODA if the research is carried out in a developed
country.
www.oecd.org/investment/stats/34086975.pdf
Official Development
Assistance and Research
18. Official Development
Assistance and Research
- ODA eligibility is a key component of the assessment process.
- Applications must clearly demonstrate that they propose work that will benefit
agriculture and food systems in Africa and how they will deliver this benefit.
- During the lifetime of a project, it may not impact large numbers of people, but
proposals must show how a project will build a pathway to future development
impact.
- There can be benefits to the UK – companies/researchers – but this must be
secondary in nature.
- Activities in the UK must clearly be for challenges in Africa, not for the UK
market.
19. Taken from the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition
Agriculture and Food
Systems
- To improve nutrition for all, we need to make changes in the food we produce, and how it is
processed, transported, marketed and consumed.
- The food environment from
which consumers should be
able to create healthy diets
is influenced by four
domains of economic
activity:
- Agricultural production
- Markets and trade systems
- Consumer purchasing
power
- Food transformation and
consumer demand
20. - Projects must show the potential to deliver impact for poor people through the
uptake of agricultural and food systems technology and innovation
- Scope of the Catalyst includes:
- primary crop and livestock production including aquaculture
- non-food uses of crops, excluding ornamentals
- challenges in downstream food processing, distribution or storage and value
addition
- Improving availability and accessibility of safe, healthy and nutritious foods
- Your project’s innovations must:
- be sustainable in the context of environmental challenges such as climate
change and resource scarcity
- minimise negative effects such as pollution, food losses and waste
Agri-Tech Catalyst Round
9: Scope
21. Areas of interest
Livestock
• genetic improvement for productivity/disease resistance
• development and access to livestock vaccines and medicines
• control of livestock pests and diseases including penside diagnostics
• increasing the value of production to smallholders
Crops
• speeding up the development of new varieties for current and
future conditions.
• reducing post harvest loss on farm and through the value chain
• control of crop pests, weeds and diseases
• increasing the value of production to smallholder
Food Systems
• downstream food processing, distribution or
storage and value addition
• innovation that supports food systems to deliver
nutritious, healthy and safe food
• meeting quality standards and improving
productivity
• addressing food safety issues through the value
chain
• new food technologies and data-driven food
systems, including for urban areas
Cross-cutting issues:
big data, AI, providing information to farmers, integrating smallholders into supply chains
22. To find out more about the Agri-Tech Catalyst, including the competition brief
and Guidance for Applicants documents follow this link: https://apply-for-
innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/449/overview
DFID’s Conceptual Framework on Agriculture:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/
file/472999/Conceptual-Framework-Agriculture2.pdf
Further Information
24. Eligibility Criteria
Project Eligibility
• must be collaborative
• must include a partner from an eligible African country, who can be the
technical lead
• must include a UK-based administrative lead
• must be carried out in the UK or an eligible African country or both
• must include at least one business in the consortium
Project costs
• Early stage feasibility studies: £100,000 to £500,000, 12 to 18 months.
• Mid stage industrial research: £250,000 to £1 million, up to 3 years.
• Late stage experimental development: £150,000 to £800,000, up to 18
months.
Projects must start by 1 July 2020
25. Eligibility Criteria
Early Mid Late
Stage ✔ Feasibility ✔ Industrial ✔ Experimental development
Administrative Lead
✔ Recipient of award
✔ Manage and be accountable for the project’s finances
✔ UK registered business of any size, academic institution, charity, public
sector or research organisation
✔ Recipient of award
✔ Manage and be accountable for
the project’s finances
✔ UK registered business of any
size
Technical Lead
✔ Lead on the development of the
scope and work packages
✔ Can be partner organisation
from any country
✔ Business of any size, academic
institution, charity, public sector
or research organisation
✔ Lead on the development of the
scope and work packages
✔ Can be partner organisation
from any country
✔ Be a business (of any size)
✔ Lead on the development of
the scope and work packages
✔ Business of any size from any
country
✔ Can be administrative lead if a UK organisation
26. ● Kenya
● Lesotho
● Liberia
● Madagascar
● Malawi
● Mali
● Mozambique
● Niger
● Nigeria
● Rwanda
● Sao Tome and Principe
● Senegal
● Sierra Leone
● Somalia
● South Africa
● South Sudan
Eligible Countries
● Angola
● Benin
● Burkina Faso
● Burundi
● Cameroon
● Central African Republic
● Chad
● Congo (Brazzaville)
● Congo, Democratic Republic of
● Côte d'Ivoire
● Eritrea
● Ethiopia
● Gambia, The
● Ghana
● Guinea
● Guinea-Bissau
● Sudan
● Tanzania
● Togo
● Uganda
● Zambia
● Zimbabwe
27. For Early Stage feasibility studies and industrial research awards, you
could get up to:
• 70% of eligible project costs for micro or small business
• 60% for medium-sized business
• 50% for large business
For experimental development projects which are nearer to market, you
could get up to:
• 45% of eligible project costs for micro or small business
• 35% for medium-sized business
• 25% for large business
Grant intervention rates for business
28. • For early-stage feasibility studies and mid stage industrial research
projects the total costs for your research partners must not exceed 50%
of the total project costs
• If your consortium contains more than one research organisation, this
maximum will be shared between them
• For late stage experimental development projects: research base
partners cannot claim funding but can participate as subcontractors.
• Universities can claim 100% (80% of Full Economic Costs)
• Other research organisations can claim 100% of their project costs
• Public Sector Organisation or Charity can claim 100% of their project
costs
Research partner participation rules
29. Key dates
Timeline Dates
Competition Open date 14th October 2019
Briefing and Networking Event - Birmingham 24th October 2019
Online Theme Specific Brokerage Events
6th November 2019
• Crop
• Livestock & Aquaculture
• Food Systems and Nutrition
Online Competition Briefing 30th October 2019
Submission Deadline 8th January 2020 Noon
Applicants informed April 2020
Projects to start July 2020
31. Search for a funding competition and
review criteria
32. Applicant: create an account
• To create your account:
• UK based businesses - Use
Companies House lookup as it
speeds up our checks by providing
your company number and your are
unable to enter it at a later date
• Research organisations,
academics & Universities - Enter
your information manually so you’re
not listed as a business on IFS and
ensure you receive the correct
funding
33. • Application Team
• Collaborators: Invite organisations who you are working with on the project
• Contributors: Invite colleagues from your own organisation to help you complete
your application
• Application Details
• Title, Timescales, Research Category, Innovation Area & Resubmission (y/n)
• Project Summary
• Short summary and objectives of the project including what is innovative about it
• Public Description
• Description of your project which will be published if you are successful
• Scope
• How does your project align with the scope of this competition?
• If your project is not in scope, it will be ineligible for funding
Project Details
34. Application Questions
Application form
Question 1 Business opportunity
Question 2 Market opportunity
Question 3 Project results
Question 4 Official development assistance (ODA)
Question 5 International development (gender equality) act
Question 6 Technical approach
Question 7 Innovation
Question 8 Risk
Question 9 Project team
Question 10 Financial commitment
Question 11 Added value
Appendix Q6
Appendix Q9
Appendix Q8
Appendix Q4
Detailed Guidance
Available on IFS
35. Customer Support Services:
0300 321 4357 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm)
support@innovateuk.ukri.org
Knowledge Transfer Network: www.ktn-uk.co.uk
Innovate UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/innovate-uk
Contact Us
37. @@CIELivestock1
Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock
www.CIELivestock.co.uk
DfID Agri-Tech
Catalyst R9
Development of a novel
diagnostic test for
Contagious Pleuropneumonia
diseaseKasi McReddie | 6 November 2019
38. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Overview
• CIEL – who are we?
• Project Background – why is CBPP/CCPP a
problem?
• Building the project – finding the right
partners
• Project plan & deliverables
• Summary of progress
• Learnings
39. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
CIEL Overview
Strateg
y• Launched 22 July 2013
• Aim to improve translation of research into
practical application for agriculture and related
industries in UK and overseas
• £160M government investment over 5yrs:
• Agri-tech Catalyst (£70m)
• Centres for Agricultural Innovation (£90m)
= Agri-Tech Centres
40. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Introduction to CIEL
CIEL
Government
BEIS, IUK, Defra,
Health
CIEL
Board
Academic
partners
12 Universities
& Institutions
Farming
associations:
eg NFUs, HCC,
QMS
Industry
Retailers,
processors,
farmers, farm
supply sector
Public /
Consumer
groups
Agri-
Tech
Centres
CIEL provides a central hub
for industry, academia and
government
CIEL Overview
41. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
What does CIEL do?
CIEL Overview
Create valuable collaborations and consortia for R&D
& identify funding sources
Support & deliver innovative research
through project management & KE services
Improve research facilities & expertise
Act as advocates for livestock sector
42. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Contagious pleuropneumonia
Affected Zebu - Source:
Cirad
43. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Contagious pleuropneumonia
• Ruminant disease
• Affects respiratory organs
• Endemic in sub-Saharan Africa
• High mortality rate of <80%
• Economic impact - £1.1bn pa
• No vaccines available
• Existing testing requires skilled
individuals and lab facilities
• Well documented challenge
Test for causative pathogen
(Mycoplasma mycoides
mycoides)
44. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Project Building
1) Understanding the real-
world problem
2) Finding a solution
provider
3) Forming a consortium and
preparing the grant application
45. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Project Partners
Project management &
Knowledge Exchange services
Trialing prototype diagnostic
test with local samples
Developing prototype diagnostic
test
CommercialisationCommercialisation
Bid writing (Lead) Bid writing (Contributor) Bid writing (Contributor)
46. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Project Plan Complete
Designing affinity probesWork Package 1
Designing detection, amplification & reporting systemsWork Package 2
Incorporating componentsWork Package 3
Control reactionsWork Package 4
Field work preparationWork Package 5
Trial of prototypeWork Package 6
Commercialisation planningWork Package 7
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
WP0Project
Mgmt
✓
✓
47. Centre for Innovation Excellence in
Livestock
Learnings
• Projects don’t always run smoothly!
• Cultural differences in attitude to reporting
• Don’t be afraid to have very regular contact!
• Intermittent wi-fi and wide geographies will impact communication
• Useful to have an independent project management partner
• Great willingness to make the project a success!
• Focused on post-project commercialisation
• Great fun to work with!
• Great to be involved in a project with such a positive impact
49. Questions
Type questions you have using the “Q&A” box in webex (NOT the chat box, this is to
be used for technical issues only).
Please only ask questions relevant to wider audience - we will answer some during
the event. All questions will be answered across all three webinars and a document
will be circulated at a later date.
If your question is not addressed or for private questions, please contact:
support@innovateuk.ukri.org
Questions and Answers Session
50.
51. This session aims to help you find potential partners.
1) Capabilities document
a) Over 200 people registered for the three webinars we are conducting today.
b) Please refer to the document we sent out on Monday along with the joining
instructions, which lists the capabilities offered or required for projects from
attendees.
c) Please use this document for personal use only, and do not share it more widely.
d) We encourage you to use the linkedin group or Meeting Mojo to request
connections or message those you might like to partner with.
Consortia building session
52. 2. Linkedin group: If you haven’t already done so, please register now for this linkedin
group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8766913/
Detail is also included within the joining instruction detail we sent out and I will leave
up the link at the end of the webinar.
Background: This group was initially set up to facilitate conversations for Agri-Tech
Catalyst Round 8 and proved to be very successful in supporting collaboration and
engagement.
Currently 284 members in the group.
Consortia building session
53.
54. a) See the rules listed in the group (Sidebar at the right of the webpage).
b) Post to the whole group using the “start a conversation in this group” function –
and please see examples posted already about providing a concise post, with
relevant information.
c) Or contact individuals privately by selecting one of the group members, and
sending a private message using the “message” function.
d) Once a member, you can also invite individuals to join this group.
Consortia building session
55. • Posting to the whole group – Example of a live post with a need
Consortia building session
56. • Posting to the whole group – Example of a live post with a capability
Consortia building session
57. 3) Meeting Mojo
Please register via https://agri-webinar.meeting-mojo.com to ensure your profile is
available.
Simply click on the “Register” tab at the top of the page and add your organisation,
website, profile details.
Once registered this tool allows you to search for and connect with partners. In the
first instance you can organise virtual meetings and online conversations.
Please use the Capabilities Document we issued earlier this week, to identify people
you would like to connect with.
Consortia Building Session
58. There is no time limit on using Linkedin and Meeting Mojo
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