Sian Garwood

Two innovative occupiers from The EpiCentre in Haverhill took home honours at the Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards 2025, held at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on Friday night, 10th October.
In a highly competitive category for The West Suffolk Award for Innovation, two EpiCentre-based companies were recognised for their outstanding achievements

A company growing its global sphere of influence from a base in the East of England is helping to develop hi-tech sensors that elicit best practice from a range of industries, such as nuclear, and turn perceived hazard into potential opportunity – not just for engineering teams but also for the health of the planet.

The HoverAid Trust, a Christian humanitarian charity that brings aid to remote communities in Madagascar using hovercraft and other means, has moved its offices to The EpiCentre.

SKC Games Studio, headquartered at The EpiCentre, has won the AI Innovation Category at the 35th Anniversary Business Weekly Awards, held at Queens’ College, in Cambridge on Tuesday 15th September 2025.

IDJR Care, a facilitator to the healthcare sector, has opened an office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare and residential care services through its own “DJR Care Model”.

In the ever-changing business landscape, the need for practical, relevant, and immediately applicable business support is more pressing than ever for UK SMEs. In May 2025, a group of SME leaders from across the East of England came together for a workshop series titled Strategy, Sales, Solutions, led by Gary Jennings, Innovation Director at The EpiCentre, Haverhill

In a region dominated by sleek city-centre coworking spaces and high-spec labs, it’s easy to overlook the value of a place like The EpiCentre. But for the right businesses, The EpiCentre isn’t just a viable option – it’s a smarter one.

For many Year 10 students, work experience is a mandatory part of the school calendar. But for Elissa, a student at Stour Valley Community School in Suffolk, it became a transformative journey into the world of programming, artificial intelligence, and professional life.

Recognising the vibrant and supportive community at The EpiCentre innovation hub, 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 truly impressive. Centre Manager Helen Earl has partnered with Business Weekly to spotlight a standout selection—six exceptional businesses leading the way.

Across the UK’s thriving life sciences sector, access to the right infrastructure, support, and community can make all the difference. And increasingly, regional hubs like The EpiCentre in Haverhill are playing a pivotal role in helping biotech start-ups move from concept to the lab bench to market-ready innovation.