Cornwall is an ideal gateway for agritech businesses looking to operate in the UK.
Its well-connected community, unique climate conditions and well-established supply chains make it an attractive location for all areas of agritech – from Agri-engineering to precision agriculture.
With globally-recognised institutions at every corner, Cornwall has no shortage of Agritech skills:
Cornwall’s agritech community extends far beyond agriculture. The sector’s strong links with food and beverage, creative tech and aerospace create opportunities you can’t find anywhere else.
Business support hubs, sector-specific enterprise zones and dedicated funds make Cornwall an ideal place to grow your agritech business.
The groundbreaking Papa Pump, brainchild of Bude-based Phil Selwyn, is saving money and providing clean water to remote areas.
By removing stages of the supply system between farm and consumer, Trink Dairy is taking a new approach to milk production.
Precision Grazing’s cell-based grazing system is helping to adapt farming methods to become more efficient and more sustainable.
CleanGrow’s data-led approach is enabling farmers and consultants to make better informed decisions about soil and fertiliser management.
Truro is a long way from home for New Zealand tech start-up SimSage, but company founders Sean Wilson and Peter de Vocht say it’s the perfect place for the early-stage company. According to Wilson and de Vocht, Cornwall offers a unique opportunity for the New Zealand AI/Search company to grow into the UK market. “Cornwall […]
The number of high growth businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is growing at a faster rate than any other part of the UK, according to a major new report. The Annual ScaleUp Review, published by the ScaleUp Institute, shows that growth in the average number of scaleup businesses in Cornwall and Scilly per 100,000 […]
Farmers have historically been early adopters of technology whether it is the move from horses to tractors or the adoption of GPS and other precision farming techniques. The constant drive to improve farm efficiency and profitability is an ever increasing challenge as well as an opportunity. However, with a few notable exceptions, Cornwall and the […]
Find out how Cornwall Trade and Investment can help your business.
The Growth Hub is offering grant opportunities from £2,500 to £20,000 for businesses looking to take the next step into overseas export. The Growth Hub have announced they are now taking direct applications for export grants, which can help fund activity such as growing overseas trade, finding new markets and supporting local employment. The £459,000 funding pot […]
Businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with growth ambitions are being urged to apply for funding from a £10 million business grant scheme to help them increase productivity and invest in research and innovation. As well as continuing to help businesses access support and training through the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), the Cornwall […]
Cornwall has miles of coastline and green open spaces and these natural assets have led the region to be a leader in the UK’s journey to net zero.
Whether you’re looking to locate in Cornwall, or to start exporting beyond its borders, get in touch with our friendly team to talk through your needs.
