Our Clusters

From drug development using plant proteins to diagnostic devices, collaborations between researchers and businesses in the East are driving advances in public health. This cluster is supported by Health Innovation East, HealthUEA and the Arise Innovation Hub in Harlow in the region.

From the Agri-Food Industry Council, to Tastebuds Collective and the Agri-TechE network, we are linking organisations in the food supply chain to explore sustainable ways of achieving global food security.

NAAME is the cluster for advanced manufacturing & engineering businesses. It brings together industry, academic, and civic partners to share ideas, challenges, and best practice driving forward the digitalisation of manufacturing processes and supporting more sustainable methods of manufacturing and engineering.

Along with investment in nuclear and offshore wind, Hydrogen East, East Wind, and EEEGR are helping to consolidate the East as the UK’s clean growth centre with novel and innovative methods of energy production. This has been supported by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult having a base in the region.

The Marine Science and Technology Sector Council brings together world-leading researchers and scientists working on projects that champion effective conservation and envision a sustainable future for our rivers, seas, and the oceans.

AI is rapidly transforming every area of society. We support a range of interdisciplinary and cross-sector opportunities in AI, promoting its ethical and responsible development.

Innovation Martlesham is a high-tech cluster based at Adastral Park. It is home to global companies, SMEs, and startups, as well as the University of Suffolk DigiTech Centre for training. The tech cluster is represented by Tech East along with a number of community groups across the region.

Space East is the UK’s newest space cluster. It brings together leaders from across industry, research, and Government to explore new opportunities in the UK space sector.

The DCMS funded Creative East programme, managed by the Connected Innovation team, supports the scaling up and investment readiness of creative businesses in the region by bringing together mentors, experts, investors, and key industry platers to accelerate their growth journey.