Innovate UK’s new agenda makes one thing clear: bold ideas aren’t enough, scale and commercialisation are now the priority. Here’s what the shift means for innovative businesses and how to prepare for the next wave of funding.
At InnoPhyte Consulting, our work is underpinned by peer-reviewed research and scientific publications. Below is a selection of papers and publications authored by our team.
InnoPhyte Consulting is supporting high-impact innovation projects funded through the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (delivered by Innovate UK) and is seeking experienced Monitoring Officers and subject-matter experts.
If you have expertise in energy systems, regulation, digital technologies, innovation delivery, or whole-system challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Monitoring contracts range from 6 months to 5 years, with flexible involvement and onboarding support provided.
New InnoPhyte Consulting research shows how feedback-control lighting in CEA boosts yield by 13% while cutting energy use by 6%, using crop-driven environmental decisions.
Expert support for smarter, more sustainable berry production. Strawberry growing is changing fast. We’re here to help you stay ahead.
The funding landscape for controlled environment agriculture and agri-tech has slowed in recent months, leaving many innovators waiting for opportunities
What happens when you mix horticultural innovation, 230+ kilometres of tarmac, and a questionable decision to cycle to Amsterdam on
Three Organisations, Two Wheels, One Mission: GreenTech or Bust There’s something special (read: totally mad) about arriving at a major
At InnoPhyte Consulting, we’ve always supported our clients behind the scenes with custom nutrient recipe formulation—but until now, it’s mostly
If you’re a farmer, grower, or forester looking to access funding for innovative on-farm trials under DEFRA’s guidelines, you’ll need
[Northampton, 3rd April 2025] The UK strawberry industry is facing significant financial strain, with growers exiting the sector and domestic
When we hear about Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA) and strawberries, there is a big buzz and excitement surrounding it.
The Farming Innovation Programme, a collaboration between Defra and Innovate UK, provides funding for farmers, growers, and foresters in England to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions. Competitions are open to projects that enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience while addressing environmental challenges.
Recent developments in UK research and innovation funding have raised pressing concerns for both the research community and the agricultural
Yesterday, Dr Mark Else (Niab) Dr Jim Stevens (InnoPhyte Consulting) and me, visited FlexFarming. FlexFarming, I believe, is the only
Building strong grant writing skills is key to securing funding. Here are updated tips to help you master the application
Indoor strawberry farming is on the cusp of transformation, thanks to the innovative efforts of Katia Zacharaki, founder of Innophyte
Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia building events in Europe. Our travel awards are an
Why should I worry about reproducibility? If you can’t show how you’ve produced your statistics and drawn conclusions, then you
Fancy using a Grant Writer but unsure about the costs? Engaging Grant Writing services can be daunting, but fear not
You have an idea. You decide to develop it through grant funding. But you don’t think you have the expertise
Understanding R&D Grant Funding for Open Innovation: Open Innovation refers to the collaborative process between large corporations facing specific challenges
How do you optimise the effectiveness of R&D grant funding in your organisation? InnoPhyte Consulting collaborates with small and medium-sized
At InnoPhyte Consulting our primary task is to secure your R&D grant funding. We often discuss grant funding processes and
Are you a start-up or SME with a groundbreaking idea poised to shake up the market? If so, Horizon Europe’s
