Farm491 is a business development space focused on land use innovation and the future of farming and food systems based at the the Royal Agricultural University, which supports AgriTech, AgriFood and farming entrepreneurs in the UK and internationally in converting their ideas or technological solutions into viable and successful businesses.
Farm491 supports entrepreneurs through its membership programme, which provides members access to a network of mentors, investors, service providers and farmers, as well as active in-house support to help them identify threats to their business and establish a plan of action in order to increase the probability of success.
As a member, Farm491 offers:
- 1-to-1 support to help develop key focus areas such as strategic advice, hiring and investor readiness
- Access to its strong network – mentors, investors and farmers
- Invitations to exclusive events, such as investor days and farmer focus groups
- Potential to collaborate with RAU students and academics
- Hot-desking, practical workshops and offices
- Promotion and exposure within the industry
Farm491 locations
- The Alliston Centre - Farm491 HQ, includes office space and hot-desking facilities
- Trent Lodge - office space
RAU students and alumni
RAU students receive free membership, allowing them to:
- access member events
- access job opportunities to work with Farm491 businesses
- access networking opportunities
- receive one hour of business support a month
- receive unlimited access to the Farm491 Toolbox
- Use hot-desking facilities to work on their business
RAU alumni receive free membership for 12 months after graduation.
Visit us
The Alliston Centre
Stroud Road
Gloucestershire
GL7 6JR
Follow us on X: @Farm491
Follow us on Instagram: @farm491rau
Follow us on LinkedIn: Farm491