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.
As a Farm491 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
- A purpose-built business hub, providing hot desking and office space, as well as meeting rooms and event space
- 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
- Discounts on RAU CPD courses and on RAU Laboratories hire
*If you are a registered or trading business in Gloucestershire, you will also have access to Growth Hub Cirencester events.
RAU students and alumni
Farm491 offers 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 Farm491 Team to develop your plan to growth
- One hour of consultancy advice monthly, including introductions
- Access to Farm491 events, including member-only events
- Promotion on Farm491 website and other channels
- Regular Farm491 newsletter
- Use of hot desking while working on business
- 20% discount on meeting room and event space hire
*It offers Alumni Membership to Alumni who have graduated in the last 12 months from the RAU only.
It is at the discretion of Farm491 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).
Visit us
The Alliston Centre
Stroud Road
Gloucestershire
GL7 6JR
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