Lincoln University operates a number of commercial and trading entities that complement its principal teaching and research roles.

Lincoln Hospitality Ltd provides hospitality services to students and staff.

Conference and Event Management organises and manages conferences, field days and short courses - from 20 people to hundreds, both on and off-campus.

Lincoln University Holdings Limited governs the University's trading subsidiaries:

 Lincoln Agritech provides research, development and consultancy services to industry as well as local and regional government.