The 1-infinity Growth Residency: Nature + Tech

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A Curated Executive Retreat at the Intersection of Innovation and Nature

Accelerate revenue, unlock new markets, and turn sustainability into a competitive advantage—before your competitors do

For founders, CEOs and leadership teams of businesses with £1m–£100m revenue operating in nature, sustainability, agri-tech, climate tech and environmental innovation.

 

Growth in nature and tech doesn’t stall from lack of effort.

It stalls when innovation outpaces strategy—and competitors move faster.

Markets evolve rapidly.

Regulation shifts.

Technology accelerates.

Sustainability expectations rise.

Global opportunities expand.

The Nature + Tech Growth Residency is designed to help you act decisively in this moment—aligning innovation, sustainability and commercial growth into a clear, executable strategy.

Over two immersive days, you’ll work alongside founders, scientists, investors and international specialists to define where your next growth will come from—and how to capture it.

 

Designed For

  • Agri-tech companies
  • Climate tech ventures
  • Environmental innovation businesses
  • Food and agriculture enterprises
  • Sustainability-focused manufacturers
  • Nature-based solution providers
  • Tech-enabled rural businesses

Typically £1m–£100m turnover.

 

Before You Arrive

Every participating company completes a Growth Diagnostic.

We review:

  • Business model and innovation pipeline
  • Revenue streams and scalability
  • Market positioning
  • Sustainability impact
  • Technology integration
  • AI readiness
  • Growth constraints
  • Leadership priorities

Participants are matched with:

  • sector experts
  • environmental scientists
  • experienced founders
  • investors
  • international partners
  • relevant peer companies

Evening One

Executive Dinner

Set within a natural landscape, conversations focus on the future of sustainable growth.

Theme – Scaling innovation without losing purpose

Day One

Finding Your Next Growth Engine

Seeing Your Business Differently

Explore:

  • Innovation bottlenecks
  • Market positioning
  • Sustainability advantage
  • AI and data opportunities
  • Strategic blind spots

Going Deeper

Increase value within your existing market:

  • premium sustainable positioning
  • customer expansion
  • pricing strategies
  • recurring revenue
  • partnerships
  • data-driven services

Adjacent Markets

Explore:

  • new environmental applications
  • adjacent industries
  • licensing and partnerships
  • ecosystem opportunities

Personal Strategy Boards

Work directly with experienced advisors to challenge assumptions and refine strategy.

Day Two

Scaling Beyond Your Current Market

International Growth

Explore global opportunities in sustainability and environmental innovation.

Portugal Gateway

Access European innovation ecosystems, testbeds and partnerships.

China Strategy

Understand opportunities in one of the world’s largest environmental and technology markets.

AI & Strategic Leverage

Use AI to enhance sustainability, efficiency and decision-making.

Growth Roadmap

Leave with:

  • Strategic priorities
  • Growth opportunity map
  • International expansion plan
  • AI implementation roadmap
  • 12-month growth strategy

What Makes This Different?

Curated

Focused on businesses shaping the future of nature and technology.

Personalised

Tailored expertise across sustainability, science and innovation.

Experiential

Hands-on strategy development in a natural setting.

After the Residency

Access to:

  • Executive roundtables
  • Investor introductions
  • International programmes
  • Innovation partnerships
  • AI workshops

Investment

Executive Residency

£3,950 + VAT

Leadership Team Package

£7,950 + VAT

Limited to 10 Companies – email verity.payne-smith@rau.ac.uk to secure your place.

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