If you’re a scientist, innovator, or entrepreneur with a big idea in life sciences, biotechnology, or microbiology, you know that turning breakthrough concepts into reality is no small feat. The journey from discovery to market is filled with challenges—especially when it comes to finding the right space, equipment, and support to fuel your growth.

An Interview with Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre Haverhill
For many UK start-ups in biotech and AI, selling doesn’t come naturally. Founders are often scientists, engineers, developers or researchers—brilliant at building, but less comfortable with business. Yet, no matter how innovative your product is, it won’t make an impact unless someone buys it.
To explore how technical founders can become more effective at sales, we spoke with Gary Jennings, Innovation Director at The EpiCentre Haverhill. He’s helped dozens of start-ups across the UK. His advice? Take a few cues from an unlikely source: car salespeople.

A new analysis by Dealroom for Founders at the University of Cambridge showed that Cambridge startups and scaleups raised an impressive $2.3 billion in 2024, the second-best year on record and almost double 2023’s $1.2 billion that is great news for the Cambridge region as a whole.

Accountancy and tax consultants ClearTax have taken space at The EpiCentre in Haverhill citing the fully inclusive terms offered there as the incentive to move to the centre.

The marketing landscape has changed significantly in the past two years, and many SMEs are beginning to take notice. For start-ups and growing businesses focused on R&D, strategy, or business development, marketing can often feel like an afterthought. Yet in today’s digital economy, visibility, engagement, and trust are vital to growth—and those depend on consistent, focused marketing.

Following their award-winning product launch last year, PES Technologies continues to gain momentum, attracting both new and returning investors. This latest funding round is a testament to the strength of their innovation and the dedication of their team.

In a bold move to combat climate change, Oxford Innovation Space, which manages The EpiCentre, has announced its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. This announcement aligns with the Earth Day theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” which calls for global action to triple renewable energy generation by 2030.

Synergy Group Holdings, a company with Property, Construction and Development interests both in the UK and Internationally, has taken a six-person office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill.
In addition to its Property activities the company’s business interests also include a leading 3D Visualisation Software development arm used in films such as Avatar and Star Wars, as well as a Sustainable Energy company based in Portugal.

In 2025, the business landscape is ripe with opportunities for small enterprises. As the new financial year begins, The EpiCentre in Haverhill stands out as a beacon of growth and innovation. First opened in 2020, The EpiCentre has already made a significant impact on the local economy and the personal success of the business owners it supports.

Are you a small business that is overwhelmed by book-keeping and accounting liabilities? Then Cymaz Accounting, a new arrival at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, can help you out.