From Solopreneur to Team: The courage to grow a team
Many small businesses reach a tipping point – they need to grow but are concerned whether they are making the right decision about taking on someone. Can I afford it? How can I manage them? What happens if it goes wrong? Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, discusses below.
Foot Health by Sue Irvine comes to The EpiCentre in Haverhill
Foot Health with Caring Hands is opening its doors from July 2025, with a brand-new clinic at The EpiCentre, bringing professional foot care to Haverhill and the surrounding area.
In-home senior care company Quality Living Plus moves To The EpiCentre
In-home senior care company Quality Living Plus, has taken a four-person office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, to accommodate its growing domiciliary care business.
“Think like a car salesperson”: What biotech and AI start-ups can learn about selling
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,…
The EpiCentre Haverhill to host Cambridge wide open day on 11th June
New venue announcement for Cambridge Wide Open Day! The EpiCentre is proud to open its doors for a morning of networking, innovation, and discovery. As part of this exciting day, we’re featuring a special showcase from one of our pioneering companies – KluraLabs.
Cambridge’s success in fund-raising for start-ups and scale-ups benefits the whole region
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.
ClearTax comes to The EpiCentre
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.
Why SMEs are rethinking their marketing strategy to grow in 2025
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.
Oxford Innovation Space commits to Net Zero emissions by 2050
In a bold move to combat climate change, Oxford Innovation Space, which manages The EpiCentre, announces 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 moves to the EpiCentre
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.
5 reasons to join The EpiCentre at the start of this new financial year
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.
Cymaz Accounting comes to The EpiCentre
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.
The 8Cs of smart business expansion: A simple framework for going big, the right way
By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre.
BI-UK comes to the EpiCentre
Bathroom and boiler installation specialist BI-UK has taken an office at The EpiCentre. The company is run by husband and wife team, Dan and Hayley Bruton and it has taken a four-person office at the centre to accommodate the quickly growing business.
Residential property management company Foster Kemp takes space at the EpiCentre
Rapidly growing residential property management company Foster Kemp has taken space at The EpiCentre in Haverhill.
Finding Clarity, Support and Momentum as an Innovation Entrepreneur
By Garry Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre
Epicentre occupier - CP Packaging’s products appear on Dragons’ Den
The barbecue seasonings and sauces packaging produced by CP Packaging, an occupier of The Epicentre, appeared on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den programme recently.
Why regional hubs are critical to biotech success - The next biotech breakthrough won’t happen in isolation
The biotech sector is pivotal in innovation and scientific advancement and is going from strength-to-strength. But often for start-ups in this space, success comes down to more than just breakthrough science. It’s also about location, collaboration, and the resources to scale innovation effectively.
EDR comes to the EpiCentre
EDR Technology Group, a business focused on delivering energy and communications solutions, has established a new office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill.
CP Packaging takes space at The EpiCentre
CP Packaging, a leading UK custom printed packaging company for the food and beverage sector, has taken space at The EpiCentre.
The EpiCentre, Haverhill-based SKC Games Studio Making Connections and Inspiring Innovation at Slush 2024
SKC Games Studio, based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, had the opportunity, supported by Connected Innovation and Tech East, to attend Slush, the world’s leading startup event in Helsinki, representing the East of England after winning a competition to join the delegation.
CP Packaging takes space at The EpiCentre
CP Packaging, a leading UK custom printed packaging company for the food and beverage sector, has taken space at The EpiCentre.
The EpiCentre is working with Microsoft to support innovative early-stage businesses
Oxford Innovation Space that manages The EpiCentre at Haverhill and Microsoft have announced that they are working together to support the growth of innovative early-stage businesses.
The Epicentre launches a new growth accelerator programme to help its occupiers build for their future
The Epicentre at Haverhill has launched a growth accelerator programme to help its clients’ growth with two unique options to suit startups, R&D spinouts, and established SMEs
Helen Earl appointed Centre Manager of The EpiCentre, Haverhill
Helen Earl has been appointed the new centre manager of The EpiCentre in Haverhill, from 1st November 2024, taking over from Andrew Bell who is leaving to take up the reins as Head of Meet Cambridge.