Welcome to Connected Innovation

Joining the dots across the East of England’s innovation ecosystem

The world is facing significant economic and environmental challenges and no one sector has the answers. Complex problems cannot be tackled without collaboration and shared perspectives. To achieve meaningful, solution-focused innovation, the academic, public, and private sectors must come together and share ideas, talent, and technologies.

Connected Innovation is making this happen. The programme links 28 innovation hubs, universities, research institutes, and business clusters across Norfolk and Suffolk. We connect the dots to drive innovation in the East, building relationships between our world-leading research and business base, and unlocking support and investment opportunities for all businesses driving innovation in the region.

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Join Our Network

Want to be part of the UK’s largest regional network of innovation centres and hubs, research institutes and universities? Here’s how you can benefit from joining our community.

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Global Problems, Local Solutions

Our clusters are working across sectors to transform innovative ideas into action. Learn more about our cross-sector collaborations and find your place.

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Funding and Support

We’re simplifying the support and innovation landscape for regional businesses. Use our portal to explore the latest funding, investment, and training opportunities.

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Our Partners

We’re connected with a range of partners across the regional and national innovation landscape.
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Meet our partners
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Pioneers in Clean Growth

East Anglia is the UK’s clean growth region and has been critical to the nation’s energy security and supply for 50 years. Find out how our clusters are leading the charge towards Net Zero, with innovative projects in Agri-tech, offshore energy, and marine science.

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Latest News

Prince William visits sustainable textile dyes lab

20/06/2025
The Prince of Wales and actor Cate Blanchett have complimented the work of a sustainable textile dyes company during a visit to its laboratory. Colorifix, based in Norwich, Norfolk, uses DNA sequencing to create natural sustainable dyes, external to reduce water and the use of harmful chemicals...
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Showcasing Norfolk and Suffolk’s Innovation Ecosystem at London Tech Week

20/06/2025
London Tech Week provided an excellent platform for Connected Innovation to spotlight the dynamic and rapidly developing tech ecosystem in Norfolk and Suffolk. Over the course of several days, the Connected Innovation team joined forces with regional founders and partners to showcase the innovation...
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Enterprise House – spaces for start-ups, scale-ups and businesses relocations and expansions 

16/06/2025
The attraction of being based at Norwich Research Park has increased as the community has grown. With more companies emerging from the research undertaken at the world-leading institutes on campus and the opportunities to collaborate with the scientist community, that includes the university and...
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Ready to make your mark?

Are you a business, business/innovation hub, or investor interesting in getting involved in Connected Innovation? We want to hear from you!

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