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East of England Universities

Anglia Ruskin University
University of Bedfordshire
University of Cambridge
Cranfield University
University of East Anglia
An internationally renowned, research-led university known for its pioneering and collaborative approach to research.
University of Essex
University of Hertfordshire
Norwich School of Art and Design
The only specialist art and design Higher Education Institution in the East of England. 
The Open University
The Royal Veterinary College
The UK's first and largest veterinary school and a constituent College of the University of London.
Writtle College
A partner institution of the University of Essex offers post GCSE and undergraduate courses, as well as post-graduate programmes.

Business Support

Business Link East
The place to go for business support in the Eastern Region.
Cambridge Network
Cambridge Enterprise Services
A network of enterprise agencies helping you develop your idea into a viable business.
CBI (Confederation of British Industry in the East of England)
EEDA (East of England Development Agency)
EEI (East of England International)
Global Connections for Business
East of England Chamber of Commerce
East of England Observatory
Export for East of England
Government Office for the East of England
GradsEast
East of England's free graduate career and recruitment site.
Inspire East
LTN (London Technology Network)
We promote innovative collaborations and help to stimulate technology-intensive innovation between universities and businesses.
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP) 
Norfolk Network
Shaping Norfolk's Future
The county's business-led partnership helping to drive forward Norfolk's economy.
UKTI
Venture Navigator
Online business evaluation/support service helping start ups or those looking to the next stage of growth.
WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)
WRAP works in partnership to encourage and enable businesses and consumers to be more efficient in their use of materials and recycle more things more often.

Government

Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
National Statistics
Office of Science and Technology
Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA)
The Technology Strategy Board
The UK Patent Office

Knowledge Transfer

National Centres for Knowledge Exchange Network (CKE)
Knowledge Transfer Networks

Biotechnology
ERBI
Membership organisation for biotech and medtech community in Cambridge and East of England

Creative & Cultural
FDMX
FDMX is the link between training and the film, tv and media industries.
Screen East
Screen East is the regional screen agency for the East of England.
EMMA

Construction
CEEE Constructing Excellence in the East of England
CIC-East Construction Industry Council East

Environment

Carbon Connections
Carbon Connections is a funding body seeking to invest in carbon-reducing innovation.
Centre for Sustainable Engineering
EcoSpace
Envirolink UK

Energy

EEEGR
The Voice for energy in the East of England.
Renewables East
The Renewable Energy Agency for the East of England - helping the region  meets its renewable energy targets whilst ensuring the areas gains the widest economic benefit.

Food & Drink
Tastes of Anglia

 

Health

Health Enterprise East
NHS Innovation Hub for the Eastern Region helping to facilitate links between the NHS and industry.

Medilink East
The Network for companies involved in Medical Technology in the East of England

Manufacturing
MAS-East
Supporting Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology companies to become more competitive through clear strategic direction and improved operations.

Rural

CLA Country Land & Business Association
The membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales, providing members leadership and professional advice.

NRKE National Rural Knowledge Exchange

Training & Development

Train to Gain
A service to help businesses get the training they need to succeed.
Exemplas

Voluntary & Community

COVER East

Business & Innovation Centres

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Bedford i-Lab
Innovation Centre providing high quality flexible growth space and support for knowledge-based and ideas driven entrepreneurs.
Biopark
Specialist facilities and support for  bioscience and health technology businesses.
Cambridge Science Park
Provides secure, furnished work space at the heart of the Cambridge cluster.
Cranfield University Technology Park
Helping knowledge based business to grow.
EcoTech Centre
Norfolk's leading centre for sustainability
E-Space (North)
Providing flexible, versatile accommodation for young, growing businesses from a wide variety of sectors and industries.
Essex Enterprise Centres - Braintree
Sponsored workspace of 220 and 240sq ft with free business advice and guidance for new and developing businesses. Available on easy in, easy out, license terms.
Essex Technology and Innovation Centre - Ongar
Incubator for early-stage innovative business and access to specialist support. Virtual address and conference facilities.
Hethel Engineering Centre
Dedicated to supporting the growth and success of high performance engineering and manufacturing companies and individuals throughout the region.
MENTA (Mid Anglian Enterprise Agency)
Business Advice for West Suffolk.
Milton Keynes Enterprise Hub
Encouraging the development of dynamic and visionary businesses in Milton Keynes.
South Fens Business Centre
Knowledge based business centre with meeting rooms and state-of-the-art conference facilities.
St John's Innovation Centre
St John's provides flexible office and workshop accommodation and business support for early stage knowledge based companies.
University of Essex/i-Labs
iLabs at the University of Essex in Southend and Colchester are inspirational creative facilities designed to encourage innovative thinking and problem solving.
University of Essex/Business Hub
The Business Hub is a purpose built facility that can offer you and your organisation a wide range of support services.
Wenta
Wenta can offer you a range of options; from mailboxes and virtual office facilities to self contained offices and workshops. All our facilities are offered on flexible and affordable terms.