Join the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for the launch of Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme
4 January 2024
Start 2024 by turning your business ideas into reality with Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme.
Join UCLan for the launch of the Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme. This exciting free event on 17 January 2024 is a must-attend for businesses based in Preston.
The Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme is a collaborative programme funded by Preston City Council through its share of the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF). The programme is delivered by three Lancashire universities - The University of Central Lancashire, Lancaster University and Edge Hill University.
The programme will bring together extensive industry and academic expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and technology, together with tailored support enabling businesses to turn ideas into realities.
The event will be held at the UCLan Engineering and Innovation Centre (EIC) on Fylde Road in Preston, UK.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, collaborate, and explore new ideas. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of innovation and creativity!
How to book
This launch event is free for everyone to attend.
To book visit Eventbrite - Lancashire Universities' Innovation Programme.
For more information and parking contact csayers1@uclan.ac.uk.
More about the UKSPF
This project is funded by the UKSPF for Preston businesses.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
Preston City Council received an allocation of £5.2m UKSPF funding from the Government to invest in a range of projects that will help benefit both local people and the city's businesses.
For more information on Preston's UKSPF visit GOV.UK - UK Shared Prosperity Fund Prospectus.
Other support for Preston business funded by the UKSPF
To find out about the other business support projects available to Preston business see support for Preston businesses funded by UKSPF.
Wider business support
For wider local and national business support available, from start up and development, through to recuritment, training and much more, see our business support section.