The Northern Powerhouse (NPH) is home to approximately 4,000 Agri-Tech companies across various industries including plant science, animal science and precision agriculture, with significant expertise in agri-tech, food processing, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and bioeconomy. The sector is one of the key industries in the Northern Powerhouse and one we are targeting for support as part of the levelling up agenda. 

Over the coming months, the Department for International Trade (DIT) will be hosting a series of events in partnership with our overseas teams to help companies in the sector access international markets and grow their businesses through exporting. These will include opportunities to meet international buyers, learn from market-specific webinars and hear from experts in Agri-Tech. See our current schedule of events below. We will be adding new Northern Powerhouse events as they are confirmed. 

Upcoming Events

More events and details coming soon.

Past Events

Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC) Agri-Tech Trade Opportunities

We are pleased to be working with DIT in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay to deliver two virtual events which will identify opportunities for Agri-Tech companies in the LATAC region. The two webinars will showcase tangible business and partnership opportunities, develop relationships between Agri-Tech companies from the Northern Powerhouse and overseas stakeholders, and promote knowledge sharing.

The history of Latin America and the Caribbean is deeply intertwined with agriculture. A variety of crops originated in Latin America that have become the cornerstone of food systems and cultures throughout the world. Latin America is the second fastest growing market after the US and the diminishing workforce availability is propelling the use of precision agriculture, with great opportunities for UK businesses.

Join us for this virtual Northern Powerhouse event to discover the scope of opportunities which await your company in LATAC.

LATAC B2B Matchmaking Event

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Companies from the Northern Powerhouse will have an opportunity to pitch directly to representatives from companies in the LATAC region. Each company will have dedicated time to pitch to potential buyers interested in UK Agri-Tech businesses. This is an unmissable opportunity to meet buyers and win international business.  

LATAC Agri-Tech Market Overview

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This market overview will give delegates an understanding of the region and will cover:

• Information about the culture and economy of LATAC
• The opportunities available to UK Agri-Tech businesses in the region
• How to access the market and succeed in winning new business
• The support available from DIT UK and LATAC to help you on your export journey

Agenda

US Agri-Tech Trade Opportunities

We are excited to be working with DIT in Minnesota, Missouri, Texas and Colorado to highlight opportunities for UK businesses in the US market. 

US Agri-Tech Market Overview

Recording now available

The world population is expected to increase to almost 10 billion by 2050, which means we need to increase global food production to prevent massive famine. Simultaneously, the agriculture industry is facing increasing production costs, labour shortages, land management inefficiencies, food waste and disconnected consumers demanding transparency to the origin of their food. Agri-Tech start-ups worldwide are developing innovative solutions to tackle these challenges.

In this webinar, you will discover business opportunities in plant science, animal science and precision agriculture, and learn more about the agriculture sector in the US focusing on the States of Minnesota, Missouri, Texas and Colorado providing creative solutions to feed the world. Join us for this Northern Powerhouse event to discover the scope of opportunities which await your company in the US.

Agenda

On registering for these events, we will be collecting personal information as part of our registration process. This information will be processed and shared within the Department for International Trade (DIT) and with selected third parties for purposes connected with DIT performing a task in the public interest or to fulfil an official function and the task or function has a clear basis in law. DIT takes your privacy very seriously. Your personal data shall be processed according to the Department for International Trade’s Fair Processing Notice available here. Enterprise Growth Solutions, in partnership with the Department for International Trade, is delivering the contract for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which provides £7.1 million of support for first time, but also experienced exporters as part of the Exporting for Growth Programme.

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