Connected Innovation
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Who’s it for?
Connected Innovation is here for anyone with an interest in innovation across the region.
Whether you're a business looking to innovate, an organisation supporting innovation, or a partner working within the wider innovation ecosystem, the network can help you make valuable connections and discover new opportunities.
What is it?
Connected Innovation is a regional network designed to strengthen links across the innovation ecosystem throughout Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
By bringing together businesses, academic institutions, innovation hubs, incubators and Freeports, the network helps address innovation challenges through collaboration and cross-sector working. It creates opportunities to connect, share expertise and explore new ways of driving innovation and growth.
What’s required?
There are no formal requirements to get involved! Simply check out the website to start connecting with others, stay informed about innovation opportunities and play a role in supporting innovation across the region.
How does it work?
Through its growing network, Connected Innovation provides access to partners, programmes, events and opportunities that support innovation across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
By connecting people and organisations with shared interests, the network helps businesses discover support, build relationships and unlock opportunities that can help bring new ideas to life.
Next Steps...
Looking to innovate, collaborate or grow your network?
Find out more about Connected Innovation and explore the opportunities available through the regional innovation ecosystem.
Stories of progress
Don't just take our word for it, hear from the local individuals who are scaling faster and thinking bigger.
“The Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme didn’t just help us write a stronger grant application, it changed how we tell KIGO’s story. That is the kind of support every early-stage founder needs and almost none can find.”
Innovation Grant Mentoring
“The support was incredibly helpful. I was able to step back, really look at where the business was going, and understand the financial side more clearly. It also made me realise the true value of what I was delivering - something I hadn’t fully recognised before.”
Ambitious Essex
“The Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service has been invaluable in helping us enable apprenticeship employers to secure funding quickly and easily, ensuring smaller employers and apprentices have the same opportunities as other learners.”
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
“The team have been very supportive throughout the process and guided us through each step. Every question was answered in detail, and we would highly recommend the service to other businesses.”
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
“It’s a valuable way to invest in our team and support business growth. The process was straightforward, and the support helped us up skill our team without the usual financial pressures. We’d highly recommend it to others looking to develop their workforce.”
Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
“Pitching to companies was the best, from a commercial and learning perspective. Secondly the other cohort members, I feel I've met like minded people going through or have been through similar challenges.”
Grow Essex Global
“My experience with the Essex Growth Agency through Ambitious Women in Essex has been transformational for my business. May it continue as an incubator of talent, driving growth and prosperity across the county.”
Ambitious Women in Essex
"From start to finish, the process was seamless. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, guiding me through every step. I felt valued as a customer, and the results were fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful experience!"
Ambitious Women in Essex