Our Partners

Connected Innovation works with a range of partners to join the dots across East Anglia’s innovation ecosystem. Our partnerships span across industries and sectors. Through these collaborations, we provide businesses, researchers, and investors with a single point of access to the region’s opportunities and resources.

Cluster Partners

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NAAME

The Norfolk and Suffolk recognised cluster for advanced manufacturing & engineering businesses across both counties.

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Space East

The UK’s newest space cluster championing exciting new opportunities in space technology.

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Creative East

An investment readiness and business support programme for creative industries based in East Anglia.

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East Wind

The East of England’s offshore wind cluster advocates for the region’s capabilities and raises awareness of opportunities in the sector.

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Hydrogen East

Hydrogen East leads the development of the East of England Hydrogen Cluster. It is dedicated to stimulating and accelerating the hydrogen economy.

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Agri-TechE

Agri-TechE is bringing together farmers and growers with scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and more to create a global innovation hub in agri-tech.

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Tastebuds Collective

We are Tastebuds, the collective for Food and Drink Innovators. We bring food and drink people together, nourishing connection and cultivating success. Expect to collaborate, innovate, elevate.

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Tech East

Tech East is a community of startups, scale ups, late-stage tech businesses, and public sector organisations. This cluster is shining the light on the East’s dynamic digital tech ecosystem.

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EEEGR

The East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) is a not-for-profit trade body representing the energy sector and its supply chain in the East of England.

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Marine Science Technology Sector Council (MSTSC)

Created for companies involved in marine, science, and technology, this council has recently expanded to cover an additional three specialist areas: agriculture, aquaculture, and space. This ensures a complete representation of the services contributing to the industry in the East of England.

East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (EastRDSC)

The East of England is home to a dynamic and rapidly evolving defence and security ecosystem. EastRDSC brings together SMEs, academia, government, and industry leaders to foster innovation, accelerate collaboration, and unlock new opportunities across the region.

Aviation East

Aviation East represents a bold new vision
for the region—leveraging the power of
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to create
faster, greener, and more accessible
connectivity solutions.

Cleantech East

CleanTech East is a dynamic regional network of forward-thinking and game-changing organisations committed to accelerating the clean technology transition across the East of England.

Wider Partners

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Norfolk Developers

Norfolk Developers is a network for software developers based in Norfolk. They host workshops and events inviting local, national, and international speakers.

Innovate Suffolk Talent Network

The Innovate Suffolk Talent Network is a new initiative designed to bridge the gap between Suffolk’s digital and creative industries, its education sector, and the next generation of learners and workers.

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Net Zero East

Net Zero East are facilitating and accelerating the region’s transition to Net Zero, collaborating with public and private sectors and engaging in cross-sector projects.

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Seaweed in East Anglia

Seaweed in East Anglia aims to build collaborations that support the sustainable development of the seaweed industry in East Anglia.

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Sizewell C Supply Chain

The Sizewell C Supply Chain Engagement team are here to support and guide local businesses, helping them to be ready for Sizewell C and to play their role in delivering the UK’s secure, low carbon, energy future.

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Tech Educators

Tech Educators mission is to cultivate the tech talent of tomorrow by making high-quality, software development education accessible to everyone, at any level or personal circumstance.

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FIPS

FIPS – the Financial, Insurance and Professional Services Group – was formed after research conducted by the New Anglia LEP showed the need to align the work of Financial and Professional firms, Local Government and Further Educational establishments like the University of Suffolk.

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fig aims to develop a thriving cluster in Norwich that is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for insurance, financial and professional services. In doing so, fig creates value for people, firms and local communities.

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Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor

The Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor is a partnership that brings together business and political leaders with a shared ambition to make the Tech Corridor region a top-tier destination for technology businesses, talent and investors from around the world.

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Game Anglia

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of game development with Game Anglia! As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, they’re dedicated to helping young people and independent game developers in the East of England gain the skills, experience, and connections needed to succeed in the UK and international game development industry.

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Barclays Eagle Labs

Barclays Eagle Labs
mission is to connect the UK’s
entrepreneurial ecosystem
through a network of
business incubators, growth
programmes, access to
experts and business support.

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Norfolk and Suffolk Unlimited

Unlimited space, talent and opportunities. What more could you want for your business? Norfolk & Suffolk has a great talent pool, a wealth of high-tech assets and excellent connections to the rest of the UK and beyond. And a great team ready to throw open our doors and support your business.

Health Innovation East

Great ideas only make a difference for our health when they are put into practice. Our expertise, direct experience and trusted relationships mean that we understand not only the policies and processes that underpin health and care, but also the practicalities of delivering meaningful change for the people and places that benefit most.

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Ready to make your mark?

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