Cutting-edge research facilities and world-leading expertise

Kent and Medway is home to four 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. 

Canterbury Christ Church University

Specialists in alternative fuels, robotics and mechatronics, advanced manufacturing and automation. The Industrial Agri-Engineering Hub helps provide real-world solutions to real-world problems.

The Hub is located in the Verena Holmes Building, a multi-million-pound facility for Science, Technology, Health, Engineering, and Medicine.