The MSc (AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & Entrepreneurship) at the University of Galway is designed for ambitious individuals eager to drive progress within the agricultural sector. You will learn to identify critical areas for innovation, develop new agri-tech enterprises, or spearhead new business units within existing companies. This programme focuses on cultivating your critical thinking, curiosity, and practical skills in managing the innovation process, preparing you to address complex challenges in commercialising innovations and bringing new agri-products to market through methods like design thinking and ethnographic research.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will engage in a learn-by-doing atmosphere with experiential learning at its core. You will master ethnographic research for primary market validation, apply the Design Thinking methodology to develop sustainable solutions, and utilise MIT's Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework to build minimal viable business products. You will graduate with the confidence and capability to launch innovation-driven ventures or contribute significantly to established agri-businesses, equipped with essential communication skills and a deep understanding of market dynamics.