Publications and Scientific Papers
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.
Monitoring Officers Wanted for Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
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.
How Crop-Driven Environmental Control Can Boost Growth and Cut Energy Use
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.
Strawberry Consulting
Expert support for smarter, more sustainable berry production. Strawberry growing is changing fast. We’re here to help you stay ahead.
From Lull to Lift-Off: How to Stay Grant-Ready as Funding Returns
The funding landscape for controlled environment agriculture and agri-tech has slowed in recent months, leaving many innovators waiting for opportunities
The Ultimate 230km Journey to GreenTech 2025 You’ll Never Forget
What happens when you mix horticultural innovation, 230+ kilometres of tarmac, and a questionable decision to cycle to Amsterdam on
🚴♀️From Research to Road: Cycling to GreenTech as a Team🚴♂️
Three Organisations, Two Wheels, One Mission: GreenTech or Bust There’s something special (read: totally mad) about arriving at a major
Bespoke Nutrient Recipes Made to Order — InnoPhyte’s Formulation Services
At InnoPhyte Consulting, we’ve always supported our clients behind the scenes with custom nutrient recipe formulation—but until now, it’s mostly
Unlock Funding for On-Farm Innovation with a Registered ADOPT Facilitator
If you’re a farmer, grower, or forester looking to access funding for innovative on-farm trials under DEFRA’s guidelines, you’ll need
Developing Low-N Growing Strategies for Out-of-Season Strawberry Production in TCEA
[Northampton, 3rd April 2025] The UK strawberry industry is facing significant financial strain, with growers exiting the sector and domestic
Beyond the Hype: What it Really Takes to Grow Strawberries in TCEA
When we hear about Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA) and strawberries, there is a big buzz and excitement surrounding it.
Funding Farming Innovation: Everything You Need to Know
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.
R&D funding calls delays: What You Need to Know
Recent developments in UK research and innovation funding have raised pressing concerns for both the research community and the agricultural
Commercial TCEA strawberry farm in the UK
Yesterday, Dr Mark Else (Niab) Dr Jim Stevens (InnoPhyte Consulting) and me, visited FlexFarming. FlexFarming, I believe, is the only
12 Essential Tips for Writing a Winning Grant Application
Building strong grant writing skills is key to securing funding. Here are updated tips to help you master the application
Cutting through the noise of indoor strawberry farming
Indoor strawberry farming is on the cusp of transformation, thanks to the innovative efforts of Katia Zacharaki, founder of Innophyte
Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events – Apply now!
Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia building events in Europe. Our travel awards are an
Reproducibility: How to make your results credible and shareable. Enhance your work profile & become the expert
Why should I worry about reproducibility? If you can’t show how you’ve produced your statistics and drawn conclusions, then you
Mastering Grant Writing Budgets: What You Need to Know
Fancy using a Grant Writer but unsure about the costs? Engaging Grant Writing services can be daunting, but fear not
Unlocking the Truth: Your Ultimate Guide to Grant Writing Fees
You have an idea. You decide to develop it through grant funding. But you don’t think you have the expertise
Demystifying ‘Open Innovation’ Grants: What You Need to Know
Understanding R&D Grant Funding for Open Innovation: Open Innovation refers to the collaborative process between large corporations facing specific challenges
Empower Your Innovation: Strategies to Unlock R&D Funding Success
How do you optimise the effectiveness of R&D grant funding in your organisation? InnoPhyte Consulting collaborates with small and medium-sized
Decoding ‘Freedom to Operate’ (FTO) in Grant Applications: What You Need to Know
At InnoPhyte Consulting our primary task is to secure your R&D grant funding. We often discuss grant funding processes and
Navigating the Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator Program: What You Need to Know
Are you a start-up or SME with a groundbreaking idea poised to shake up the market? If so, Horizon Europe’s
