
About us
The Greater Lincolnshire Defence and Security Network (GLDSN) is an industry led forum.
Bringing together national and international defence organisations, manufacturing, research, development and innovation expertise, the network is designed to provide a single forum to overcome sector challenges and identify business opportunities in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.
The GLDSN has an initial aim of becoming recognised as a Regional Defence Cluster (RDSC).
This will give businesses the chance to lead and shape this sector and draw on Government funding to develop ideas, innovations and new products.
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Collaboration
The GLDSN will provide a greater pan-sector network and provide opportunities for collaboration.

Funding streams
Providing pathways to engage with key stakeholders and funding bodies for suppliers across the defence and security sector.

Greater Lincolnshire
Membership is open to both traditional and non-traditional defence and security organisations operating in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.
Latest news
- Delivering Innovative Education for the Royal Navy
The University of Lincoln is the academic partner of 'Team Fisher', the name given to the consortium of partners led by Capita Plc which was awarded the 'Selborne' contract to deliver transformational training and education to the Royal Navy in 2021. - QinetiQ's Team Pegasus awarderd £80M mission data partnership contract by MoD
The UK MoD has signed an £80M, 10 year industry partnership, with QinetiQ-led Team Pegasus enhancing the UK’s ability to provide its military platforms and systems with the data needed to keep them safe and effective. - University of Lincoln Launch Innovation Funding
The University of Lincoln has launched innovation funding vouchers which both SME’s and large businesses are eligible to access. - University of Lincoln scores highly in assessment of engagement with business and community
The latest national assessment highlights the success of the University of Lincoln in working in partnership with industry, supporting graduate start-ups, and engaging the public in research. - University of Lincoln Launches Lincoln Defence and Security Research Network
The University of Lincoln’s Defence and Security Research Network (DSRN) brings together almost 100 members from all four of the University’s Colleges. - The Defence and Security Sector Investment Opportunity brochure has launched
The defence and security sector is undergoing rapid transformation, in the UK and internationally. Better information, enabled by digitalisation, holds the potential to revolutionise performance. - Greater Lincolnshire Defence & Security Network launches at International Bomber Command Centre
A new business network has gathered for the first time aiming to accelerate the commercial potential of the growing defence sector in Greater Lincolnshire.