Business support
Incubate
Specialist business incubation support in Lincoln, for founders taking their first office. If you have a viable idea, commitment to build it and early traction, Incubate gives you affordable space at Sparkhouse and structured mentoring in one place.
Your launchpad at Sparkhouse
Incubate is built around Sparkhouse, our home for early-stage founders. You get a move-in-ready office and a structured mentoring programme in one place, with rent that starts low and grows with your business, so you can focus on building rather than overheads.
It is built for founders finding their feet, who want affordable workspace and hands-on mentoring in one place. If you have a viable idea and the commitment to make it work, Incubate is for you.
What is Incubate?
A programme that brings together everything an early-stage business needs to get going: the space you work in, and the people and expertise behind you.
Move-in-ready offices
Affordable private offices at Sparkhouse with 24/7 access, WiFi and shared facilities. Rent starts low and grows with you.
Structured mentoring
A guided mentoring programme with experienced business advisors and founders, matched to the stage you are at.
Careers & student talent
Tap into University of Lincoln talent through internships, employer projects and student placements.
What is a Virtual Tenancy?
Not ready for a desk or an office? Virtual Tenancy gives your business a Sparkhouse address in Lincoln, access to our meeting rooms and professional mail handling from £15+VAT per month, so you can get established and look the part before you commit to space.
It's the first step into the Coventure community, and an easy step towards a desk at Venture Lab or an office at Sparkhouse when you are ready.
Careers support
Connect with University talent
Find the right person for your team, whilst mitigating the risk.
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Internships
Bring in talented students for a fixed project or a summer, with support to make it work for both sides.
Academic access
The University behind you
Being part of Incubate means the University of Lincoln is on your side. Work with academics on research and development, bring in consultancy and specialist facilities, or explore a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to embed University expertise in your business.
Interested in finding out how the University can supercharge your growth? Our team can tell you more.
Not ready for an office?
Start with a dedicated desk at Venture Lab: 24/7 access and a community around you, a natural step before taking a room of your own.