Our Network

Our partner network

At Rothmasted Enterprises, we are very proud to be part of a thriving and diverse network of stakeholders, partners, and membership bodies. This collaborative ecosystem plays a vital role in shaping who we are and how we grow.

Our partners extend across industries, sectors, and communities, bringing together expertise, innovation, and shared values. Through these connections, we are able to create meaningful opportunities, share knowledge exchange, and deliver greater impact across our campus community and beyond.

Being part of this network not only strengthens our capacity but also inspires us to continuously evolve, ensuring that Rothmatsed Enterprises remains a hub of collaboration, growth, and progress.

Rothamsted Research, a stakeholder in Rothamsted Enterprises, is a world-leading, non-profit research centre that focuses on strategic agricultural science to the benefit of farmers and society worldwide. It is the longest running agricultural research institute in the world, providing cutting-edge science and innovation for over 180 years. Rothamsted Research, with strategic funding from the BBSRC, hosts three internationally important resources that provide an unique insight on agro-ecosystem functioning and are open to scientific researchers from all over the world: The Long Term Experiments, Rothamsted Insect Survey, North Wyke Farm Platform. It is also the home of the National Willow Collection and the Rothamsted Sample Archive. 

The Lawes Agricultural Trust (LAT) aids the advancement of agricultural science through providing support for Rothamsted Research and Rothamsted Enterprises, including ownership of land and buildings on the Harpenden site. LAT owns the land and buildings at the Rothamsted Estate in Harpenden and at Brooms Barn, Suffolk, as well as a number of residential properties in the local surrounding areas. While it supports Rothamsted Research’s scientific activities, LAT is a separate charitable trust with its own purposes, trustees and management, and is also a stakeholder in Rothamsted Enterpises.

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has a unique and central place in supporting the UK’s world-leading position in bioscience. They are an investor in research and training, with the aim of furthering scientific knowledge, to promote economic growth, wealth and job creation and to improve quality of life in the UK and beyond. It is a major strategic funder in Rothamsted Enterprises and four other research and innovation campuses across the UK.

Agri-Tech East is an independent, business-focused cluster organisation, whose aim is to improve the international competitiveness and sustainability of plant-based agriculture and horticulture. It brings together farmers and growers with scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs to create a global innovation hub in agri-tech.

Hertfordshire Futures (formerly Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership) is a county wide partnership that aims to stimulate innovation, growth and skills in the local economy. Working with businesses, government, investors, education and not-for-profit organisations, Hertfordshire Futures continues to put people at the heart of growth. Their ongoing commitment is to shape an inclusive and sustainable future for businesses, residents, and communities across Hertfordshire. 

The Hertfordshire Growth Hub is part of Hertfordshire Futures and is a central point of access for business support in the county. It works with SMEs to help them grow, scale-up and innovate. By maximising local business potential, the Growth Hub aims to help develop world-class companies in Hertfordshire and thereby boost economic growth in Hertfordshire.. 

Hertfordshire IQ is an Enterprise Zone just 30 minutes from London, leading the development of 3 million sq,ft. of commercial space over the next ten years. With innovation, office and industrial space already available and new commercial space planned, there’s everything a growing business needs to thrive: good transport links, local amenities and a skilled workforce. Plus they offer tax breaks and business support. Through their partners, Rothamsted Enterprises, the University of Hertfordshire and BRE Group, Hertfordshire IQ also offers businesses opportunities to collaborate and reach new markets.

Established in 1924 the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce is a privately run membership organisation which can open doors for local businesses and organisations of all types and size by helping them to grow their profile and connect with other businesses locally, nationally and globally. Its’ mission is to deliver a recognised contribution to the long term, economic prosperity and success of Hertfordshire

The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) supports, promotes, represents and encourages the continued growth of Science Parks, Technology Incubators, Innovation Centres and other Innovation locations and Areas of Innovations across the UK.

Their members are facilitating the development and management of innovative, high growth, knowledge-based organisations and Rothamsted Enterprises are proud members of the association.

The Businesses Community St Albans promote businesses across St Albans and the surrounding areas and help them to gain exposure by reaching more people through their active, engaged and ready-made audience. Their members range from start-ups, to large, well-established corporate businesses.