Our business development space focused on land use innovation and the future of farming and food systems, supports AgriTech, AgriFood and farming entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally in converting their ideas or technological solutions into viable and successful businesses.

As a member, you will gain access to:

  • A network of relevant industry and academic contacts in AgriTech, AgriFood and farming, as well as unique promotional and collaborative opportunities
  • A vibrant community of members
  • In-house, expert business advisors, including in business planning, change management, investment, marketing and product development
  • High quality programme online and in-person events, including networking, knowledge exchange workshops and member-only events. Find out more here. 
  • Discounts on RAU CPD courses and on RAU Laboratories hire

RAU students and alumni

We offer exclusive, fully funded memberships for current students and alumni of the RAU with a registered or trading business.*

This includes:

  • Introductory consultation session with a member of the team to develop your plan to growth
  • One hour of consultancy advice monthly, including introductions to service providers, investors and advisors
  • Access to our events, including member-only events
  • Promotion on our social media channels
  • Regular newsletter
  • Access to demonstration and field trial space on the RAU campus, subject to availability

*It offers Alumni Membership to Alumni who have graduated in the last 12 months from the RAU only.

It is at our discretion to accept Student Membership applications from current students of the RAU without a registered or trading business (for example, those with businesses close to launching).

For more information

Email

Email us at alliston.centre@rau.ac.uk.

Phone

Call us at +44(0)1285 889850.

Visit us

Our address is Alliston Centre, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6JR