Farm Diversification Incubator Application Form
AgriNext an EU funded Erasmus+ project, helps people in Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and Croatia learn about farm diversification. We offer training and mentorship to students, farmers, educators, social enterprises, farming related SMEs, and advisors, interested in exploring new opportunities to make farms thrive. Our Irish incubator programme starts in July 2025 at the Technological University of the Shannon’s Thurles Campus in Co. Tipperary. The programme involves a Learning Lab (July-December 2025), covering business skills, and one-on-one mentoring (January-May 2026) to help launch your farm diversification enterprise. You should allow 30 minutes to complete this form.
Full Name
Organisation/Farm Name (if applicable)
Location
Email
Phone Number
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Your Experience and Interests
What is your current role?
Student
Farmer
Teacher
Advisor/Consultant
Enterpreneur
Other
Are you a new or experienced farmer/entrepreneur?
0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
> 20 years
Have you previously participated in a business incubation or training programme?
Yes
No
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What You Know and Want to Learn
Are you currently involved in any farm diversification activities?
Yes
No
What specific skills or knowledge areas are you hoping to develop through this incubator? (Maximum 75 words)
What specific skills or knowledge areas are you hoping to develop through this incubator? (Maximum 75 words)
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Your Aims for the Incubator
What are your main objectives for applying to the farm diversification incubator? (Select all that apply)
Develop a new enterprise idea
Diversify existing farm activities
Access mentorship or technical advice
Network with peers and stakeholders
Learn about farm diversification entrepreneurship
Other
What specific areas of farm diversification activities would you need support with? (Select all that apply)
Agritourism
Organic/regenerative agriculture
Renewable energy
Farm product processing
Farm shop/marketing
Nature & landscape management/biodiversity
Digital agriculture/smart farming
Social Farming
Other
What specific areas of business development would you like support with? (Select all that apply)
Business planning
Financial management
Marketing and branding
Product development
Digitalisation and artificial intelligence
Regulatory compliance
Accessing funding/grants
Other
How do you plan to implement what you learn in your current or future farm diversification enterprise? (Maximum 100 words)
How do you plan to implement what you learn in your current or future farm diversification enterprise? (Maximum 100 words)
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Feedback and Engagement
Would you be willing to share your incubation journey as part of AgriNext’s impact (e.g., success stories, case studies)?
Yes
No
Are you committed to completing the incubator programme i.e, the learning lab and application phases?
Yes
No
Maybe
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Your Big Idea
How does your idea relate to farm diversification? (Maximum 75 words)
How does your idea relate to farm diversification? (Maximum 75 words)
What makes your idea innovative? (Maximum 75 words)
What makes your idea innovative? (Maximum 75 words)
Briefly describe your idea? (Maximum 100 words)
Briefly describe your idea? (Maximum 100 words)
Please outline the stage of development: Ideation, Trialing, or Business development? (Maximum 75 words)
Please outline the stage of development: Ideation, Trialing, or Business development? (Maximum 75 words)
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Finding Your Customer
Who are your target market? (Maximum 50 words)
Who are your target market? (Maximum 50 words)
What problem does your idea solve? (Maximum 50 words)
What problem does your idea solve? (Maximum 50 words)
What do you see as your competitive advantage? (Maximum 75 words)
What do you see as your competitive advantage? (Maximum 75 words)
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Turning Your Idea Into Reality
Do you currently have access to the resources needed (e.g., land, funding, tools, equipment)?
Do you currently have access to the resources needed (e.g., land, funding, tools, equipment)?
Do you have a team in place to support this idea? If so, please specify. (Maximum 50 words
Do you have a team in place to support this idea? If so, please specify. (Maximum 50 words
What are the biggest challenges you foresee, and how will you address them? (Maximum 50 words)
What are the biggest challenges you foresee, and how will you address them? (Maximum 50 words)
Outline your vision for growth in the short-time (1–2 years). (Maximum 100 words)
Outline your vision for growth in the short-time (1–2 years). (Maximum 100 words)
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Building for the Future
What practices will you adopt to minimize environmental impact (e.g., waste, emissions, water quality)? (Maximum 75 words)
What practices will you adopt to minimize environmental impact (e.g., waste, emissions, water quality)? (Maximum 75 words)
How will your business remain financially sustainable long-term? (Maximum 100 words)
How will your business remain financially sustainable long-term? (Maximum 100 words)
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Making a Difference Locally
How will your farm diversification enterprise support rural community development? (Maximum 75 words)
How will your farm diversification enterprise support rural community development? (Maximum 75 words)
Will your farm diversification enterprise generate local jobs or training opportunities? If yes, how many in the next 2 years? (Maximum 50 words)
Will your farm diversification enterprise generate local jobs or training opportunities? If yes, how many in the next 2 years? (Maximum 50 words)
How will you engage with local networks, suppliers, or community initiatives? (Maximum 75 words)
How will you engage with local networks, suppliers, or community initiatives? (Maximum 75 words)
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What You Need to Know
Are you aware of any national or international legal obligations relating to your product/service e.g., permits, certifications, safety standards? Please specify (Maximum 75 words)
Are you aware of any national or international legal obligations relating to your product/service e.g., permits, certifications, safety standards? Please specify (Maximum 75 words)
Anything Else We Should Know (Maximum 100 words)
Anything Else We Should Know (Maximum 100 words)
The AgriNext Project is committed to protecting your privacy. Your data will be processed in accordance with GDPR and Irish data protection laws to evaluate your application. By submitting, you consent to this data storage and processing, including sharing with AgriNext project partners for assessment. Your data will be stored securely and only as long as necessary. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact Sean.OFarrell@tus.ie with any questions. Your data will not be used for marketing without your consent.
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