Queens Awards for Enterprise – why apply

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.

‘It’s a family affair’ for accounting practice 1 Accounts that has relocated to The EpiCentre from the centre of Haverhill.
The firm that provides accounting, tax and business advice to its clients comprises five members of the Donno family, together with its thirteen support staff.