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 by linking together incubators, innovation hubs, universities, research institutes, and cluster networks across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. 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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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

EpiCentre Impact Report Reveals £150 Million in Investment and 300 Jobs Created in Five Years

26/11/2025
The EpiCentre in Haverhill has become a powerful catalyst for business growth, helping dozens of growing companies scale successfully and create jobs for the region, according to its newly published report. The report “Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation, Growth and Impact” shows that since...
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The EpiCentre Marks Five Years of Innovation and Growth

19/11/2025
The EpiCentre, managed by Oxford Innovation Space, has celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years of supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses in the East of England. More than 130 guests joined the celebration, reflecting on the achievements at The EpiCentre over the past...
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Soft Bank Robotics partners with The EpiCentre-based SKC Studio

31/10/2025
SoftBank Robotics has joined forces with Cambridge Cluster avatar pioneer SKC Studios to target opportunities in the lucrative Middle East market with unique AI innovation. SoftBank Robotics, whose Japanese parent company owns Cambridge superchip superstar Arm, is already a globally established player with over...
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