Business Incubation Centre Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Lincolnshire Enterprise

In December 2023, a business incubation centre celebrated two decades of providing expert support to more than 1,000 businesses in the county.

Established by the University of Lincoln, UK, Sparkhouse offers specialist business incubation services, including tenant packages which provide managed office space and meeting rooms in a city centre location, access to catering, and virtual office options.

Earlier this year, the University was named as one of the UK’s top five universities for student start-ups, placing Lincoln as the leading institution in the Midlands region, and second for universities outside of London.

Charlotte Baxter, Enterprise Manager at the University of Lincoln, said: “It was wonderful to celebrate the 20th anniversary in a room full of past and present tenants, supporters and staff. The feedback from the night was overwhelmingly positive and heart-warming. Having such an array of attendees highlighted the far-reaching nature of the support that Sparkhouse provides, and we look forward to continuing this work.

“The Enterprise and Innovation Team at the University of Lincoln would like to extend a big thank you to not only all of our attendees on the night, but also to those that sadly couldn’t join us, we would not be where we are without their support.”

Luke Wiggs, Creative Director at Commuter Films, commented: “Sparkhouse has been instrumental for Commuter Films and its entrepreneurial journey, providing crucial business support for our first office and grant assistance. It nurtured an environment for creativity and growth.

“Our story has come full circle with Sparkhouse. George, our first employee and a University of Lincoln graduate, symbolises the link between education and real-world impact. Sparkhouse not only fuelled our growth but also created opportunities for talented graduates.”

Find out more about Sparkhouse online: www.sparkhouselincoln.co.uk.