Growing Kent & Medway
A world-class research, innovation and enterprise cluster supporting growth in technology-driven horticulture, fresh produce packaging, food and drink processing and its supply chains.
Driving Innovation and Wealth Creation
Growing Kent & Medway drives innovation and wealth creation by providing a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem that enables enterprises to thrive.
A catalyst to commercialise technologies for climate-smart food production, novel plant compounds, value addition and waste minimisation.
Our Network
We are a diverse and dynamic collaboration that brings together innovative growers and processors, scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs to deliver a shared goal of improving productivity and sustainability in the sector.
Globally Relevant
Our unique geography means we are home to most of the UK’s high-value horticultural production, packaging and processing, and a major gateway to global markets. The growth opportunities are significant.
Regional Development
We are building on Kent and Medway’s established reputation and industry base to make this region one of the most dynamic, competitive and successful horticultural and Agri-tech locations in the World.
News
Growing Kent & Medway welcomes its new programme director
Growing Kent & Medway has grown its Senior Management Team with the appointment of Dr Nikki Harrison as Programme Director.
Growing Kent & Medway at Fruit Focus LIVE 2020
Growing Kent & Medway will be at this year’s Fruit Focus LIVE – the UK’s leading technical event for the fruit industry, taking place on the 9 & 10 September 2020.
Funding backs world-class innovation in horticulture
NIAB EMR has secured £1.68 million from the South East LEP for the East Malling Advanced Technology Horticultural Zone (ATHZ) project, a cutting-edge Innovation Campus for horticulture in Kent.
Our Partners
