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Freeport East Innovation Cluster
March 22, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Free
Collaboration event with Ambitious Essex, including business networking lunch with Innovate UK Business Growth!
Freeport East Innovation Cluster Networking
Join Ambitious Essex (Essex County Council’s Business Growth and Sector Development Team) and Freeport East at this exciting event for Essex innovators.
This is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes in the clean energy, digitech, life sciences and agri/foodtech sectors.
Join us to learn more about:
- Freeport East’s role and structure, including their plans to develop and support innovation
- A range of innovation and business support programmes from Essex County Council, including the new Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator for pre-startups
- The University of Essex’s work and opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
- Support and advice available via Innovate UK Business Growth
There will be plenty of time for networking with other innovative companies. You’ll also have the chance to meet potential suppliers, customers and/or future business partners.
Agenda:
11:30 – 12:00: Arrivals, refreshments & optional tour of Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
12:00 – 12:30: Opportunities at Freeport East
12:30 – 13:00: Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator
13:00 – 13:10: Opportunities at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
13:10 – 13:30: Innovate UK: Helping innovative businesses to grow. Hear from Alison Mitchell, Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK Business Growth
13:30 – 14:00: Networking lunch (buffet provided)