Access Innovation is funded by the European Regional Development Fund through East Midlands Development Agency to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lincolnshire, Welland, and North Nottinghamshire.  The project is run in conjunction with our partners, Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Welland Enterprise Agency.

It is an initiative which aims to give SMEs access to the expertise, knowledge, and skills from the University of Lincoln to support their businesses by focusing on company specific projects that can make a real difference.

We aim to match undergraduates, postgraduates, and recent graduates with companies who contact us with a need and/or aspiration.  We hope to create a strong partnership that can help produce innovative solutions leading towards a more dynamic and competitive enterprise.

If you are a company and you have an idea which you think we may be able to support please contact us and we can arrange to have an informal chat. 

If you are a student or recent graduate (you don't have to be a student or graduate of the University of Lincoln) and you are looking for experience with employers, you can also contact Access Innovation direct.