A Location for Innovation
Our purpose-built innovation centre is based right on the adjoining borders of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex, in The EpiCentre of the South Cambridge Business Technology Cluster.
Our Team is Your Team
Centre Manager
Helen Earl
Helen has an extensive background in Customer Service and Operations, across a wide variety of industries in the local area, including aerospace, manufacturing and property management. Helen enjoys building business communities and supporting SMEs. She brings all this experience to The EpiCentre, working hard to support companies on their growth journey.
Innovation Director
Gary Jennings
Gary Jennings brings over 30 years of expertise in international business growth and development, having held senior leadership positions in Fortune 500 organisations and running his own consultancy. With a passion for entrepreneurship, he has founded multiple start-ups in both the healthtech and medtech sectors. His extensive experience ranges from managing international capital projects to creating innovative business models for industries such as organic foods and sustainable recycling services.
Assistant Centre Manager
Eloise Long
Eloise comes from a vast background of Retail, Hospitality, and Teaching, bringing a variety of skills to her role at The EpiCentre. She is excited to help build and grow the Centre itself, while also seeing the benefits for the wider Community and Businesses. Eloise is keen to see the new aspects and opportunities that come with working in a wonderful Innovation centre, and she is passionate to help enable the centre to flourish.
Assistant Centre Manager
Christine Foley
Christine joins with a wealth of experience in operations and customer service, with 7 years working in the retail sector. She comes across from the role of Superstore Deputy Manager and is excited to have joined the team. Christine is looking forward to managing the daily centre operations and seeing businesses thrive and grow over time.
Lab Supervisor
David Parry-Jones
David is an experienced Biochemistry graduate from Bristol University, with expertise in laboratory work, technical support, and quality control. He has contributed to the development of medical devices, cancer research, pharmaceuticals, and the chemical manufacturing industry. Excited to join a new team at the The EpiCentre, he looks forward to managing daily laboratory operations and aiding the Centre’s growth. David is eager to witness businesses thrive and flourish at this innovative facility.
Customer Experience Assistant
Sian Garwood
Sian comes from 30 years in customer service in a variety of industries – retail, hospitality, leisure and e-commerce. As Customer Service Assistant Sian knows how pivotal her role is to the customers and guests who use The EpiCentre. Always willing to help and support, Sian just makes everything work more smoothly!
Customer Experience Assistant
Jirah Branch
Jirah brings 8 years’ experience in customer relations including media sales, front of house and optics. She enjoys spending time with her two children, meeting new people, bike rides in the summer and especially loves a good picnic with friends and family. Jirah is excited to be a part of The EpiCentre & looks forward to welcoming you all in the near future.
Powered by Oxford Innovation Space
The EpiCentre is managed by Oxford Innovation Space, the UK’s largest innovation centre operator, Founded by The Oxford Trust to provide support to science, technology, and knowledge-led early-stage companies. With over 30 years of experience, Oxford Innovation has a network of 30+ centres across the UK, housing and nurturing over 1,000 early-stage and start-up businesses.
Being part of the Oxford Innovation network means that we can offer our entrepreneurs a range of connections, knowledge and infrastructure, and countless opportunities to help you achieve your goals.This impressive community of innovators is filled with ideas and experts, giving you access to an extensive network of like-minded businesses.
Ready to find your new workspace?
The EpiCentre is an inspiring and ambitious community. Whether you are looking for an office for 1-20+ people, or a meeting room for your next session, we are the solution to support your business move to the next level.
