Business and innovation

Sharing expertise. Creating impact. Transforming futures.

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About us

Got a challenge that needs solving? We’re here to help.

At Lancaster University, one of the UK’s top 10 universities, we work alongside businesses, charities, public sector organisations and policymakers from around the world to make a real difference.

We offer a wide range of solutions to help you out, from driving innovation in your organisation to teaming up on academic research projects and working towards joint funding opportunities. Whether you’re looking to bring fresh ideas and skills into your organisation through consultancy or studentships, or need a flexible office space for your team, we’ve got the perfect solution for you.

If you need more specialised resources, we’ve got lab spaces and scientific equipment you can use - no need to invest in them yourself.

Partnering with us is easy. Our friendly business development team will be by your side, helping you access all the opportunities Lancaster University has to offer and making sure your goals are met along the way.

Our team

We have a dedicated team that will help you find the right support across the University. Simply fill in our online enquiry form, and a member of our team will get in touch with you shortly.

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We collaborate with groups ranging from large and small businesses to local and central government, the NHS and charity organisations to harness our combined expertise and find solutions to address significant global challenges.

Insight and impact

Find out more about the impact of our collaborations with our partners

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