A full day uniting agri-tech innovators, experts, and networks to explore ideas, share insights, and grow the future of food and farming.
Got an idea, research project or innovation that could transform agriculture?
Join us at Initiate, an exciting new event brought to you by the UK Agri-Tech Centre; hosted at The Compound, Birmingham. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your agri-tech venture to market, this day is designed to inspire and connect innovators across agri-tech and beyond.
This is your chance to explore the breadth of support to help you move from concept to commercial success.
What’s in store:
Morning Panel Sessions:
Seed, Germinate, Fertilise – Three inspiring "In Conversation with" kindly sponsored and chaired by industry leaders:
Seed - Tony Walker of ICURe
Germinate - Joel Freedman of Satellite Applications Catapult
Fertilise - Sophie Fry, Head of ESG Policy Development at Barclays
Lunchtime Networking:
Explore our innovation marketplace, make new connections, and start conversations that could grow into collaborations.
Afternoon Workshop – ‘Opening the Gate’:
Led by the UK Agri-Tech Centre, these interactive hands-on sessions are perfect for innovators and businesses ready to collaborate, tackle sector challenges and spark new solutions.
Get ready to dive into open innovation!
The workshops offer the chance to:
Identify agri-tech challenges and gaps
Frame problems with expert guidance
Discover cross-sector tech opportunities
Co-create new solutions with like-minded professionals
Key Details:
· No matter what stage your business is at, Initiate is bringing together a support network to make sure businesses get the right support at the most crucial times in their business life cycle.
· The event aims to unite all key players driving innovation and sustainability in the food supply chain.
· Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your ties within the agri-tech ecosystem and cultivate new collaborations and opportunities – secure your spot today!
Initiate is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for ideas that will shape the future of the food system.
Let’s innovate. Let’s collaborate. Let’s grow.
Please not there will a videographer at the event, if you have any concerns please reach out or speak to us on the day.
The UK Agri-Tech Centre - Northern Innovation Hub located on Easter Bush Campus, advances UK agri-food research and development and supports collaboration, research and commercial trials to growers, agronomists, retailers, scientists and researchers from across the UK and beyond.