Get in touch with us at Growing Kent & Medway
If you would like to find out more about how Growing Kent & Medway can specifically help you, please get in touch below
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Interested in the technical research expertise, facilities and equipment available in the Kent and Medway region? Our team can advise how we can support horticultural and plant-based food and drink research.
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Innovation Growth Manager | Growing Kent & Medway
Our team of Innovation Growth Managers are here to help connect businesses with the right research support. If you're looking for an introduction to a specialist in a certain field, or are curious about how technical support might benefit your business, please get in touch.
If you're thinking about investing in research and development, our team can help explore funding and grant opportunities for the food and drink sector.
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Sophie Packer | University of Kent
Sophie can help connect you with researchers at the University of Kent. She has a wealth of experience in grant funding and is on hand to match you to the right grants and support applications.
If you'd like to find out whether 12-hours of free one-to-one coaching is right for you, or if you're interested in becoming a Mentor, please get in touch. Our team will talk you through the programme.
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Mentoring team | Kent Business School
We will match you with carefully selected mentors, who have the skills and industry experience to support your business growth. From the start, you’ll be working with your mentor to decide together on what you want to achieve and the support you need to get there.
We are offering four months of intensive technical and business support to help get your products to market.
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Valerie Pondaven | University of Greenwich
Valerie has an extensive track record in working with start-ups and established agri-food businesses, helping them achieve commercial success. Contact Valerie to see if our programme is right for you.
We have created a network of research specialists to drive innovation in the UK's alternative protein market. Speak to Parag to see how our business, technical, and funding support can help.
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Parag Acharya | University of Greenwich
Dr. Parag Acharya has extensive industrial R&D experience in food and biotechnology sectors, previously working for Unilever Food R&D. Parag is leading the development of Medway Food Innovation Centre to support business innovation and deliver next generation technologies for alternative protein based food.
We are helping small businesses move towards net-zero carbon emissions through a series of training sessions, tailored action plans and small grants.
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Dr Robert Saville | NIAB
With a background in plant disease and helping introduce agritech solutions to transform horticultural crop production systems, Robert uses his research experience to support the businesses as an Innovation Growth Manager. He can also connect you with the research team and facilities at NIAB.
If you'd like to find out more about becoming a member, or need further information about any of our events, products, and services, please get in touch.
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General enquiries | Growing Kent & Medway