Join us for a one-day event designed to connect innovation with investment across the agri-tech and agri-food sectors.
The event brings together start-ups seeking funding, academics exploring commercialisation routes, investors looking for high-quality deal flow, and industry professionals supporting business growth and innovation.
You will gain insights into the full funding ecosystem – from public grants and early-stage angel investment through to venture capital, corporate venturing and debt finance. Speakers will share practical advice and perspectives on the current investment landscape, helping attendees better understand how to access finance and scale innovation successfully.
The day will also feature a live start-up pitching session, a highlight of the programme, showcasing emerging companies actively seeking investment and growth opportunities.
"Really great event; it was the first AgriTech focused event I have attended and I found it fascinating!" - Focus on Finance 2025 attendee
Call for pitching start-ups:
Expressions of Interest open across all TRLs. The event is a great place to validate your idea and make new contacts including private investors and representatives from public funding bodies. If successful, your details will be featured in a brochure that we will send to other investors within our network. Apply to pitch here.
Opportunity to exhibit:
A small number of exhibition opportunities are available. This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisation and connect directly with innovators, industry professionals and decision-makers. The cost for members / non-members is £250 / £330 (ex. VAT).
Who should attend:
- Tech developers and business leaders needing finance to take their commercial venture to the next level – early, mid or late
- Researchers and entrepreneurs seeking their first investments to establish proof of concept and feasibility
- Private investors (including angels, VCs, family offices) looking for deal flows or meeing new exciting companies
- Representatives of grant-awarding bodies looking to help those who are raising money navigate the public funding landscape
- Professional business support companies that are keen to offer help and advice to businesses as they grow
- Delegates interested in understanding more about the current investment and finance landscape for agri-tech in the UK.
Cost:
General event attendee / Agri-TechE non-member: £100 (ex VAT).
If your organisation is listed in our Member Directory, you’re eligible for a discounted rate. The discount is applied automatically at checkout based on your membership tier. To access it, simply login or register with your company email address.
Not a member? Join today!
Investors can email Agri-TechE to discount tickets to £60 (+VAT).
Please note the fee is non-refundable for cancellation within 5 working days of the event.
Agenda
17th September 2026, 10:00 - Event Start
10:00 - 10:30 - Registration, Coffee and Networking
10:30 - 10:40 - Welcome words and introduction of the day
10:40 - 11:05 - Keynote address – State of the Nation in agri-tech and nature-tech solutions
11:05 - 11:20 - Debt that delivers for agri-tech
11:20 - 11:35 - Grants to grow your agri-tech innovation
11:35 - 11:50 - Finance for pioneering ideas
11:50 - 12:05 - Backed by (agri-tech) angels
12:05 - 12:20 - Corporate venturing to scale-up
12:20 - 12:40 - Investing in agri-food
12:50 - 14:00 - Networking lunch. Meet exhibitors.
14:00 - 16:00 - Start-up pitching sessions
17th September 2026, 16:00 - Event Close
Sponsored by:
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is the UK’s innovation agency. It works to create a better future by inspiring, involving and investing in businesses developing life-changing innovations. Its mission is to help companies to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive and easy to navigate.
