Cotswold Catalyst Information

Cotswold Catalyst is our incubator programme for Cotswold start-ups at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), established in 2025. The Programme, funded by Cotswold District Council, offers an outstanding opportunity for high potential start-ups in the Cotswolds to take their business to the next level, preparing them to scale and grow. Those selected for the Programme receive a six-month fully-funded bespoke plan, with workshops tailored to their needs, delivered by business expert Gill Smith of The Business Kitchen. Those successful also receive a dedicated co-working desk at the Alliston Centre, our business and innovation hub on the RAU campus, for the length of the programme. This will provide individuals with opportunity to embed themselves into the thriving, business and innovation community at the Alliston Centre, creating networking opportunities and enabling further ideation.