lincoln city fc innovation lab

No kit. No pitch. Still part of the team.

We’re building a lab for creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, connecting the heritage of Lincoln City with the future of our club and our community.

Innovation starts here

We’re building a hub for creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, connecting the heritage of Lincoln City with the future of our club and our community.

Health & Wellbeing

Fashion & Apparel

Technology & Innovation

Sports & Performance

Sustainability

Food & Drink

Footwear & Equipment

Education & Research

Our values

Where ideas move from concept to real-world application, supported by the values that define our club:

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Excitement

Building solutions that matter

Courage

Challenging conventions and embracing bold ideas

Community

Listening, learning, improving together

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation

We bring together businesses, academics, investors, and technology partners to co-create solutions.

By partnering with us, you gain:

Product feedback

Direct and iterative input from real users for detailed feedback

Testing

Live piloting from deck to MVP and beyond

Distribution channel

Access to networks in sport, commerce, and community

Projects

The Innovation Lab is a testbed for initiatives

Our focus areas include:

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Sustainability

Building a greener future for football and communities

Performance

Using science and data to support players and people

Fan Engagement

Transforming matchday experiences for supporters

Technology

Testing new solutions with potential to grow and scale

partners

A true platform for innovation to scale your idea

Join our community of creators, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers shaping a brighter, better tomorrow together.

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Jason Futers

Chief Growth and Innovation Officer
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Neil Everatt

Entrepreneur in Residence
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Nicholsons

Innovation Lab Finance Partners

Grid Design Agency

Design Partners

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The University of Lincoln's Enterprise and Innovation team is thrilled to partner with Lincoln City Football Club and the newly launched Innovation Lab to deliver a 5-week Start-Up Accelerator.

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