The aim of the programme is to support businesses based in Preston with their innovation needs. Between three Universities, our support includes:
- Innovation sprints
- Leadership training
- Actionable Insights Through Data programme
- Developing prototypes
- Product testing
- Evidence based marketing
- Student internships
- Expert feedback and support from academic staff
- Access to laboratories and facilities
The project brings together extensive industry and academic expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and technology. Together with tailored support, it will enable businesses to turn ideas into realities.
Better People Management
The programme provides research informed, industry engaged training, designed to enhance the management skills in Lancashire.
We can help your business to enhance your management capacity and capability. Our support will empower your business to promote productivity, health and wellbeing in your workforce.
When a new company joins the programme, we will complete an Innovation Roadmap to ensure we can tailor the support to their individual needs.
We also have a number of partners we are able to sign post to during and after the support received from us.
Partnerships with all types of businesses are welcome. We also welcome Community Interest Companies (CICs), and charities located within the Preston City Council postcode areas. Additionally, we have capacity to support a small number of organisations in the West Lancashire region.
To find out more information please email the Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme Team.
Staff
The Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme is supported by staff from the following Universities:
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of support for the community, aimed at empowering communities and driving locally led growth. By allocating £900 million for local investment by March 2026, the UKSPF is designed to catalyse economic development and expand opportunities across all regions of the UK.
The purpose of the Fund is to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK. It aims to do this by investing in communities and place and supporting local business, people and skills. For more information, visit the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus page.
