Cutting-edge research facilities and world-leading expertise
Kent and Medway is home to three state-of-the-art horticultural and plant-based food and drink research facilities.
Whether you're looking for new crop protection options, alternative packaging, or to automate your production, we can connect you with the right experts to help solve your research challenge.
NIAB
Specialists in molecular genetics, genomics, pest and disease biology and management, crop and post-harvest physiology, agronomy and environmental science.
The GreenTech Hub for Advanced Horticulture is a new state-of-the-art glasshouse and propagation unit. Features include; plant growth rooms with controlled environment and a Wine Innovation Centre.
University of Kent
The Biotechnology Hub applies high-tech approaches to production and processing of high-value foods and plant-based compounds from plant material and waste, pathogen identification and control, and maintenance of healthy soil.
University of Greenwich
Research specialists in crop protection, post-harvest storage, value addition and food innovation. The Medway Food Innovation Centre can help your business solve your food processing challenges and support new product development.
Discover the research centres here to support you in Kent and Medway
Glasshouse and propagation unit, with controlled environment plant growth rooms and modern polytunnels.
A new laboratory with new cutting-edge new equipment to support a wide-range of research, from managing crop diseases to sustainable packaging options.
With new capabilities in alternative proteins, novel processing, sustainable packaging and product development as well as the business support, the Centre will deliver step-changing food innovation.
Research and Innovation News
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A new research centre offically opens at the University of Greenwich, as part of Growing Kent & Medway’s investment into food and drink innovation
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A voucher scheme, offering food and drink businesses 75% funding towards projects worth up to £20,000 with leading research organisations is now open
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State-of-the-art infrastructure at NIAB’s East Malling site will enable the UK fresh produce sector respond to the challenge of climate change.
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The £11.3 million GreenTech Hub for Advanced Horticulture was officially opened by Tom Tugendhat MP at NIAB’s East Malling site on Thursday 12 May.
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