Knowledge transfer in the Institute for Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Knowledge Transfer services provided through the Institute for Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (i² e²), work primarily within the regional community, helping to develop, support and sustain the growth of new businesses in the region.



Working in collaboration with external partners, i² e² provides an invaluable service, helping to support targeted individuals, micro-businesses and early stage high growth businesses with their future business plans. Funded primarily through grant funding, the centre aims to be seen as a recognised centre of excellence within its field across the North West region.

The services provided can be extended to engage with the learning and research dimensions to develop suitable training and educational programmes, which are accredited towards University awards. 

A range of flexible and accessible courses including short courses, accreditation of in-company training courses, degree programmes, tailored accredited programmes at undergraduate and masters degree levels are also available.

More information

The Business Centre
The LEAD Programme (specifically designed for SME's)
UCLan’s Knowledge Transfer Services
Northern Lights Business Incubation Unit