Don’t underestimate the power of community and networking; being surrounded by inspiration, expertise, and resources can help turn your innovative ideas into a thriving business. Fortunately, The EpiCentre is home to an ambitious community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses – all with a passion for science and technology.
By rubbing shoulders with soon-to-be successful peers, you may find the perfect collaborator or mentor to propel your future projects forward. To help facilitate this, The EpiCentre hosts regular free networking events and workshops so you can connect with others in your field.
Everyone is welcome to attend, especially business professionals and entrepreneurs to network and explore new engagement opportunities, students and those looking to understand more about a career in Technology.
Please note that general visitors must be 16 or over.
The University of Suffolk is all about transformation – transforming individuals, our community, our region and beyond. We have absorbed the best traditions in higher education and aligned them with the modern world of employment and entrepreneurship.
The right business pitch is vital for telling your company narrative and striking a chord with investors. Having developed two software companies, MD of OION, Richard Cooper will give you the inside track on pitching and angel funding in a new, post-COVID funding landscape. And, Benjamin Storey from Eagle Labs will look at access to funding and support available to start ups and growing businesses.
At WTW we believe that difference makes us stronger. We want the makeup of our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in, and a culture of inclusivity where all our colleagues can bring their best self to work every day. We look forward to welcoming you to our iconic building, as part of The Festival of Suffolk, to showcase the opportunities we have to offer future employees.
Vertas is looking forward to welcoming you to Suffolk County Council’s Endeavour House and The Hold. The day will focus on sustainable solutions, making the difference through facilities management.
We would like to invite you to a short webinar on Thursday 30 June 2022 which will aim to help you reach your business sustainability goals by having a sufficient ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategy in place.
Abbeycroft Leisure are proud to support The Festival of Suffolk by sharing what we do at a Business Sector Open Day.
We work for the whole community, providing quality facilities and opportunities to lead a healthier, active lifestyle, across 18 facilities in Suffolk.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we re-invest any financial surplus back into our services.
Sizewell B and the Sizewell C project are offering Suffolk students the opportunity to learn more about the history of Nuclear energy on the Suffolk Coast.
An informal networking event to catch up with The EpiCentre customers over a hot drink and a breakfast roll.
You have a good idea but you need to know that your product has a market. Product market fit is the first step in building a successful venture. Expert advice from entrepreneurs Phil Wakefield and Mark Preston will help put you on the right track by sharing their experience and expertise in the field. They will ensure that you ask the key questions before you go to market: Is there a customer base for your product? Is it packaged right? How do you blow the competition out of the market?
The OBN Awards, now in their 14th year, are a highly regarded and sought-after awards programme for the Life Sciences industry, designed to celebrate innovation and outstanding achievement across all corners of the life sciences industry.
East Suffolk Small Business Summit
We’re excited to be joined by a wide-range of partners on the day who can provide advice and support, these include East Suffolk Council, New Anglia Growth Hub, MENTA, Groundworks, University of Suffolk, and Good Health at Work
Join an inspiring community of innovators and entrepreneurs.
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Space to experiment, space to research
Space to experiment, space to research
Update – 11 August 2022
Our Innovation Centres remain operational and accessible, and provide a safe environment for our staff and customers. We continue to assess the risk of COVID-19 alongside the latest guidance from government. In the meantime our Innovation Centre remains COVID-19 Secure and fully open for business. Our detailed risk assessment can be found here.
