This summer, Arise Innovation Hubs brought together their community for Arise & Shine, an evening of celebration. The Arise team and our members gathered to recognise all that they have achieved, to strengthen the connections that make it possible, and to look ahead at what comes next. Hosted at Channels in Chelmsford, Essex, the event reflected what Arise is all about:...
Read more2026 Innovation Hothouse: A Support Programme for Science-Based Founders Following the success of the last three years, the University of East Anglia and the Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR), in partnership with Anglia Innovation Partnership (AIP), are proud to announce the 2026 Norwich Research Park Innovation Hothouse competition. This year represents a...
Read moreThe University of Suffolk has been shortlisted in seven categories for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 – including the prestigious ‘University of the Year’ category for the second year in succession. The University of Suffolk has been shortlisted in seven categories for the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026...
Read moreSoftBank 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 70 robot models among a...
Read moreTwo of the East of England’s flagship innovation programmes are expanding their reach beyond Norfolk and Suffolk into Essex — marking a major step forward in strengthening collaboration, innovation and securing investment across the region. Connected Innovation and Innovation Grant Mentoring – both currently funded by Norfolk and Suffolk...
Read moreAs announced in the Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are delivering a £500m Local Innovation Partnership Fund (LIPF) programme responsible for the development and scaling of high-potential innovation clusters across the UK. £300m of this funding is already deployed via the Earmarked Strand to existing...
Read moreTilki, the AI game creation platform, has raised $2.2 million in preseed funding to democratize the making of video games. As the boundaries between traditional storytelling and interactive entertainment continue to blur, Tilki believes it can enable consumers to build video games without coding. AI fund Twin Path Ventures...
Read moreColorifix, the biotech company based at Norwich Research Park that is transforming textile dyeing with the world’s first entirely biological process without the use of petrochemicals, has successfully reached a first close of a series B2 round of $18m to support the transition from pilot production to full-scale commercial...
Read moreLondon 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 emerging from the two counties....
Read moreThe Aviation East manifesto was launched today at an event at Klyne Aviation Business Centre at Norwich Airport. Alex Durand, CEO of Klyne Aviation was keen to emphasise the significance of the manifesto launch and how the East of England is taking a lead in aviation technology adoption. “The...
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