Place-based Investment in Food and Farming Innovation: What works?

The critical components of an effective model of regional investment for innovating our food systems. A report by Digital Dairy Chain and Growing Kent & Medway.

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This joint report by two UKRI's Strength in Places funded programmes explores what makes regional investment in innovation successful.

Explore how local strengths, collaboration, and targeted funding can drive productivity, sustainability, and economic growth.

The report discusses five key elements for successful place-based investment:

1. Regionally important sector focus

2. Flexible delivery model

3. Responsive funding

4. Deep and trusted innovation brokerage

5. Complementary and additional initiatives.

Read the real-world examples from Digital Dairy Chain and Growing Kent & Medway shaping the future of food and farming in the UK.