UK Agri-Tech Centre - Northern Innovation Hub
The UK Agri-Tech Centre - Northern Innovation Hub 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.
The UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support.
The UK Agri-Tech Centre strengthens the connections between science, business and funders to accelerate research and development, tackling the agri-industry’s most critical challenges such as climate change, labour availability, disease mitigation and environmental sustainability.
As an independent company, the UK Agri-Tech Centre is trusted to provide leadership and guidance to progress transformational change for people and the planet while stimulating economic growth
Northern Innovation Hub
The Northern Innovation Hub on Easter Bush Campus, previously known as Agri-EPI (Agricultural Engineering Precision Innovation) houses laboratories, a full-time in-house technician, meeting and presentation space.
The team supports collaboration, research and commercial trials to growers, agronomists, retailers, scientists and researchers from across the UK and further afield.
The Hub's laboratory capabilities on the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus include:
Hyperspectral Imaging Camera - a novel technology, hyperspectral imaging is one of the most powerful and rapidly growing methods of non-destructive food quality analysis and control.
Buchi Nir Spectroscopy Instruments - supporting routine analysis of samples for the food and feed industry in meat, dairy and grains.
Texture Analyser - with a focus on extending the shelf-life of our seasonal produce and also on the quality and presentation of meat and fish products.
Supporting Start-Ups
The Northern Hub accommodates several early stage agri focussed business, providing expertise and advice, as well as facilities to help these businesses advance.
Membership
The UK Agri-Tech Centre is here to help members connect, innovate and grow. Join a community from across different areas of industry and science committed to changing business and transforming the future of the agri-food sector.
The UK Agri-Tech Centres' three membership packages cater for the requirements of businesses of all sizes in the UK or internationally, as well as academic institutions. These offer access to:
The latest knowledge, expertise and insights across livestock, aquaculture, crops and engineering.
Cross-sectoral working opportunities and project funding opportunities.
Member-exclusive events and networking opportunities.
For further information, please contact Membership.
For further information and contact:
UK Agri-Tech Centre, Northern Innovation Hub
Easter Bush Campus
Roslin
Midlothian, EH25 9RG
