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Membership tiers
Increasingly funding is shifting towards proven commercial traction. As a Farm491 innovation member, we can give you what you need most: access to markets, talent, partnerships and investment advice.
What our membership delivers
Access to markets
We support you to connect directly with customers and sectors that matter most to your business with:
- Access to our market expertise
- Introductions to farmers, estates and landowners
- Access to corporates, supply chains and public‑sector buyers
- Opportunities for collaboration is natural-capital and environmental markets
The outcome: faster sales, a clearer market fit and new customers for your business.
Increased capability
We support you to develop the people and skills needed to grow your business with:
- Upskilling for founders and commercial teams
- Leadership and business development
- Access to RAU students, graduates and specialist talent
- Peer learning and specialist workshops
The outcome: stronger teams and better commercial execution within your business.
Unlocked growth
We support you to remove barriers to growth and accelerate your business’ scale-up journey with:
- Growth Clinics
- Market‑share and positioning support
- Access to investors and partners
- Collaboration and demonstrator opportunities
The outcome: a clearer strategy, fewer blockers to growth and more revenue for your business.
Start your Farm491 innovation membership journey today
Email farm491@rau.ac.uk or call us at +441285652531 to find out more and book a discovery meeting with our Farm491 team.
Ideal for farms, rural SMEs and suppliers.
For those looking to access our events, receive market updates and access talent opportunities only.
£50+VAT per month
Ideal for early‑growth ventures (<5 employees).
In addition to Network membership benefits, access our Growth Clinics, investor networking and pilot introductions
£100+VAT per month
Ideal for scaling businesses.
In addition to High Growth membership benefits, receive strategic support as well as market entry and curated buyer introductions.
£250+VAT per month
Ideal for private equity-backed and national scale‑ups.
In addition to Growth Stage membership benefits, receive dedicated relationship management and executive‑level access.
£500+VAT per month
Ideal for corporates, investors and supply‑chain leaders.
In addition to Future Market Leader membership benefits, we will design a tailored programme for innovation, pilots, talent or strategic partnership, depending on your business’ needs.
Price on request
Ideal for current RAU students.
Receive High Growth membership benefits.
Free of charge
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