Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has announced the establishment of a £6.7 million Northern Ireland Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre (AFQCC).
Hosted at Queen’s University, Belfast, the new Competence Centre will draw upon the research capabilities of Ulster University (UU), Queen’s University, Belfast and the Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). The centre’s primary focus will be on improving the international competitive position of the Northern Ireland Agri-food sector through innovation and co-operative research.
Financing for the centre is made up of £5 million of research and development assistance from Invest NI and a £1.7 million investment from industry partners.
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