 A New Innovation Challenge has launched for the future development of the Food and Drink Industry in Wales.
The Challenge looks to develop innovation within agricultural and food sectors, incorporating new technologies on-farm or throughout the wider agri-food supply chain including manufacturing and production
Welsh Government has teamed up with the SBRI Centre of Excellence in Wales to launch the Agri-Food Technology Challenge on the 4th November 2024.
The development and adoption of Agri-Tech and Precision Agri-Tech is a strategic area of growth for the Welsh economy and one that the Welsh Government deems requiring focussed attention and a road map for development. The action plan has four priorities:
- Accelerate Home Grown Welsh Agri-tech Capabilities.
- Drive on-farm adoption to achieve productivity and efficiencies (incl. Environmental) gains ‘more for less’.
- Deliver environmental benefits and help transition to Net Zero.
- Support educational and skills development to equip future and existing agricultural professionals to exploit Agri-tech to its fullest.
Welsh Government are investing £500,000 for this challenge that looks to support feasibility projects that can begin to address the aims of the Challenge:
“To develop innovation within agricultural and food sectors, incorporating new technologies on-farm or throughout the wider agri-food supply chain including manufacturing and production.”
The challenge will be run by the SBRI Centre of Excellence in Wales following a phase 1 Feasibility, with the key focus on demonstrating the potential affordability and scalability of solutions that can be delivered at pace.
Application Process
Directions on how to enter this competition can be found via: https://sdi.click/sbriagrifood
A briefing event is planned for 10am on the 12th November, to register please click on the following link SBRI Challenge Agri-Food Tech Briefing Event
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