LORIC is a brand-new centre in the city of Lincoln set up to help businesses understand, share and use data to build and grow successful businesses. Businesses that use data and research are able to understand their market and their own strengths and weaknesses better, enabling them to take on challenges and stay at the forefront of innovation.

Data experts and researchers are on hand to help businesses access and use data to develop people, products, new systems and services.

Experts can help your business to: - Access and use data and research to help you make insightful decisions - Design new business strategies based on insight - Identify gaps in the market through research and insight - Create new products and develop new business models - Provide evidence to support investment and innovation - Become more digital based, preparing you for future digital trends

LORIC offer a range of FREE support services to help businesses get to grips with open data and research including: - Connecting businesses with data specialists and researchers to help uncover insights - Offering a dedicated space to allow businesses to collaborate and innovate - Providing knowledge sharing events and seminars free to businesses - Developing tailored support unique to each business, taking time to understand individual business needs.