- Developing sustainable hydroponic growth media for use under reduced irrigation conditions: This project is a collaboration between Durham and Newcastle universities.
- Exploiting photobiology in urban plant factories for resource use efficiency and customer appeal: This project is a collaboration between Lancaster and Liverpool universities.
- Capturing allelic diversity in the vegetable brassicas for sustainable breeding: This project is a collaboration between Stockbridge Technology Centre and the Universities of Liverpool and York, and focuses on using the advanced LED4CROPS hydroponic facility to explore crop responses to light quality.