About us

We put knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside.

Who we are

We are a unique hub of innovation and research excellence working with a network of partners to find new ways of unlocking potential and supporting thriving rural businesses and communities.

We were established through a UKRI Research England grant 2020-2025.

What we do

We put knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside combining research with practical innovation to find new ways of unlocking potential and supporting thriving rural businesses and communities.

Founding university partners

We build on the strengths of our founding university partners: Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy and Business School, Enterprise Research Centre at Warwick University and the Countryside and Community Research Institute at the University of Gloucestershire and Royal Agricultural University.

Alongside our business partner Strutt and Parker and a host of network partners across the UK, we have strong links with rural businesses and communities.  

Founding business partners

Network partners

Get involved

We're here to provide you with opportunities to make a difference to the future of rural enterprise across the UK.

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