Funding provides opportunities for food and drink manufacturers to address current and future business challenges through the development of innovative solutions across the business, from process innovation through to product development.

The FDF has close ties with various funding bodies across the UK.  These include UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), Innovate UK, the KTN, and the research councils (i.e., BBSRC and EPSRC) as well as regional bodies such as the Greater Lincolnshire LEP.

We also have established connections with researchers within academic institutions, the catapult network and businesses who are at the forefront of the latest innovations. The FDF can connect you with the right people to drive innovation through suggesting funding routes, connect you to potential project consortia collaboration and support with funding applications.

If you are interested in a free expert consultation into your business and where resource efficiencies could be made to increase the productivity of your business, check out the Food and Drink Innovation Gateway.

Spotlight

SHU National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE) 5-Year Anniversary Celebration

When: Wednesday 16th October, 9:45-13:45

Sheffield Hallam University’s National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering is bringing partners across industry and academia to celebrate their 5 years of collaborative research and innovation in the food sector.

The morning event will include:

  • Discussion on topics crucial to our sector including skills, recruitment, innovation and finance.
  • The chance to meet NCEFE’s academic experts
  • The opportunity to give a 2-minute challenge pitch
  • Example of successful collaborations between NCEFE and industry
  • A tour of the NCEFE specialist facilities for food research and innovation
  • Presentations from SHU doctoral researchers on their current ground breaking research.
Learn more and register

 

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