Technologies Available for Licence

Researchers at the James Hutton Institute develop innovative technologies to enable new generations of products and services.

Welcome to our licensing platform, your source for cutting-edge technologies available for licence developed at the James Hutton Institute, a world-leading research institution dedicated to agricultural innovation and sustainable resource management.  Our research spans areas like crop improvement, precision farming, soil health, pest management, irrigation, and sustainable food production.  The outputs from this research have created a diverse portfolio of technologies available for licensing.

Each licensing opportunity represents years of research by our expert scientists, designed to address the pressing challenges of modern, sustainable agriculture and natural capital. Listings include comprehensive details on functionality, potential applications, intellectual property status.

Whether you’re looking to optimise yields, reduce environmental impact, or improve food quality, our platform streamlines the licensing process, making it easier to integrate cutting-edge solutions into your operations. Join us in driving future generations of products and services. Browse our available technologies to find the innovations that can transform your business and contribute to a more sustainable world.


Our goal is to empower agribusinesses, startups, and industry leaders to adopt these innovations seamlessly, accelerating the shift towards sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.

Andrew Bowen, Innovation Manager
MicroResp technology
MicroResp™ is a unique microplate-based respiration system
MicroResp™ is a unique microplate-based respiration system

Contact for more information

Head of James Hutton Limited
Based in Dundee