Sustainable Business Union

Government Priorities & Investment

UK's FoodTech Priorities

Explore the UK's strategic investments in sustainable food systems, alternative proteins, food safety, and food innovation driving the future of FoodTech.

Priority Areas

Sustainable Food Systems

Allocation £3Bn+ Lead Organizations Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Food Safety & Consumer Protection

Allocation £200M+ Lead Organizations Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Alternative Proteins & Food Innovation

Allocation £8Bn+ Lead Organizations UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

FoodTech Startups & Commercialization

Allocation £1Bn+ Lead Organizations Innovate UK

Future of FoodTech

Allocation £8Bn+ Lead Organizations Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Innovate UK

Private / Industry

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Deliveroo • Gousto • Ocado
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Notpla • Ivy Farm Technologies • THIS™
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
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Octopus Ventures • Agronomics • LocalGlobe

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