Navigating the Noise: A UK SME Guide to Investment Readiness For many UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the journey to securing capital can feel like navigating the complexity financial jargon, shifting investor moods, and internal hurdles. The drive for funding is rarely just about the money; it is about bridging the vital gap between a breakthrough...
Read moreThe EpiCentre’s network is an advantage for founders who want opportunities, not just conversations There is a difference between meeting people and building a network. Most founders will attend events. The harder part is turning introductions into outcomes, whether that means new customers, partnerships, hiring support, or building visibility...
Read moreHow The EpiCentre Startups are responsibly using AI as part of a small team. In the third instalment of the EpiCentre podcast series, the conversation turned to artificial intelligence and what it really means for small and medium sized businesses. After funding and engineering, this discussion focused on AI...
Read moreAcross the UK, founders are feeling the squeeze. Investors are cautious, politics is volatile and the days of easy capital are firmly behind us. Yet at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, a different story is unfolding, defined not by paralysis but by creativity and persistence. During a recent podcast recording...
Read moreGary Jennings is the Innovation Director at The EpiCentre Haverhill. He recently sat down with Elissa and Rachel to discuss how Elissa’s work experience at 1956 Individuals has helped them both develop in ways they never thought about. For many Year 10 students, work experience is a mandatory part...
Read moreRecognising the vibrant and supportive community at The EpiCentre innovation hub in Haverhill, it’s clear that the female-led businesses based here are making a powerful impact—not just for themselves, but for their many clients and customers. The diversity and strength of enterprises founded by women at The EpiCentre is...
Read moreBy Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre Biotech innovation rarely follows a straight line. The journey from initial concept to commercialised product is one marked by technical complexity, regulatory hurdles, and the constant challenge of scaling a viable innovative business. But one thing is certain: where you choose to...
Read moreBy Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, Haverhill Many small businesses reach a tipping point – they need to grow but are concerned whether they are making the right decision about taking on someone. Can I afford it? How can I manage them? What happens if it goes wrong?...
Read moreAn Interview with Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre Haverhill For many UK start-ups in biotech and AI, selling doesn’t come naturally. Founders are often scientists, engineers, developers or researchers—brilliant at building, but less comfortable with business. Yet, no matter how innovative your product is, it won’t make an...
Read moreEntrepreneurs in the innovation space—whether they are launching a deep-tech startup, commercialising cutting-edge research, or spinning out from a university—face additional challenges that often go unrecognised. While the excitement of breakthroughs and new technologies drives them forward, the reality of turning an idea into a sustainable and scalable business...
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