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Situated in the stunning grounds of the Royal Agricultural University, the Alliston Centre is the RAU’s business development space focused on land use innovation and the future of farming and food systems.

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Farm491 Innovation Membership

We help high-growth agrifood, natural capital, water, marine and rural infrastructure businesses turn their capability into commercial value.
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Co-working, office, meeting & event space

The Alliston Centre offers a range of workspace options to suit you and your team’s unique business needs.
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Business Residencies

Our Business Residencies are aimed at high-growth agricultural, land-use or food businesses eager to gain the requisite market insights, commercial knowledge and sector expertise to accelerate their commercial success.
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Business Innovation

Our Business Innovation course is aimed at agricultural, land-use or food businesses eager to gain the requisite knowledge and skills to grow their business.
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Farm491 Challenge Prize

Are you developing tools, technologies, or approaches that promote nature-friendly, multi-functional land use?
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Bespoke continuing professional development courses

At the Royal Agricultural University, we understand that organisations have unique needs when it comes to continuing professional development.
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