Registrations open for Agri-Tech Solution Sprints programme

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has launched its new Agri-Tech Solution Sprints programme to help businesses working in agri-tech or developing solutions that can be applied to the sector

The programme is designed to deliver specialist expert support to tackle business growth challenges and move innovation closer to market more quickly.

Relevant forward-thinking micro, small and medium-sized businesses with a working prototype or early-stage product are now invited to register for the programme.

Applications are particularly welcome from those working with:

• Controlled environments
• Robotics and automation
• Advanced sensors
• AI and data systems
• Engineering biology

who have already proven their concept and now need help refining the market fit, validating the solution with end-users or preparing for investment and scale. The Agri-Tech Solution Sprints are short, intensive programmes designed to provide solutions that move innovations from prototype to reality.

Registrations opened on 9 February 2026 and close on 23 February 2026

How it works

Over one focussed month, UK Agri-Tech Centre specialists work directly with participating teams to tackle a defined technical or commercial challenge. Businesses will join a one-month sprint led by UK Agri-Tech Centre specialists, including:

• A kick-off workshop to define your challenge
• An intensive period of hands-on support tailored to your needs
• A wrap-up session and report with actionable next steps

Support may include (but is not limited to):

• Stakeholder mapping and introductions
• Technology validation
• Trial design and market analysis
• Commercial roadmap guidance

Michael Reardon, Business Development Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, said: “A central challenge for all agri-tech innovators is building a commercially robust business.

"Without this, agri-tech innovations just won’t achieve their potential impact on farm productivity, environmental sustainability or value chain resilience.

“But the agri-tech sector is a tough nut to crack: technically challenging, with complex routes to scale and adoption.

“Whilst grant funding is vital for R&D intensive innovations, it can be slow, particularly for start-ups with small teams where speed is critical and resources scarce.

“Our new Sprint programme looks to address that.

“Over the short, intensive month, we bring to bear our mix of technical experts, farming experience, facilities and a wide-ranging network, to help businesses overcome challenges that have been holding them back; providing them with powerful and timely support.”

To register for the Agri-Tech Solution Sprints, visit https://ukagritechcentre.com/ready-set-sprint/