RegTech Ideagen and Nottingham Forest have announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership.
Ideagen – headquartered in the city with offices around the world – has become the Official Health & Safety Technology Partner of the football club and also Nottingham Forest Netball for the 2026/27 season.
Ideagen, led by lifelong Forest fan Ben Dorks, will continue its support of the Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams during the 2026/27 season, while the partnership will now also include support for Nottingham Forest Netball for the first time.
“I’m proud of how our partnership with them has grown over the past five years,” said Dorks. “What started with a shared commitment to our community has evolved into something much broader.
“Forest is a club with an incredible history and a really exciting future. We’re thrilled to be part of that journey, whether that’s through Think Big, supporting the club behind the scenes with our tech, or now through our association with Nottingham Forest Netball.”
The move is a natural progression of Ideagen’s involvement in netball, building on its role as Presenting Partner of the sport at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
“Netball was without doubt the standout star of the show at Glasgow 2026 and we’re really pleased that we’ve been able to continue our association with an exciting, fast-growing sport through our existing relationship with Forest,” added Dorks.
Ideagen helps organisations manage health and safety, quality, risk, and compliance across some of the world’s most complex operational environments.
Forest uses Ideagen health and safety technology, while they also have an impact in the community.
Think Big is a pioneering programme delivered alongside Nottingham Forest Foundation designed to help young people across Nottinghamshire broaden aspirations and develop skills, while highlighting career opportunities in technology and innovation.
“The continued success of Think Big remains one of the achievements we’re most proud of. More than 71,000 young people have now taken part in the programme, demonstrating the impact that can be achieved when business, sport and community organisations work together to create opportunities for future generations,” said Dorks.
Paul Bell, chief operating officer at Nottingham Forest, said: “Ideagen has been a trusted partner of Nottingham Forest for many years, and we’re delighted to continue this relationship.
“As the club continues to grow both on and off the pitch, partnerships that bring genuine expertise, innovation and community impact are increasingly important. Ideagen is a global, industry-leading business, and we’ve already seen the positive impact its solutions can bring to our organisation and beyond.”