UKSPA Summer Conference 2025
Thank you to our Members, Partners, Hosts, Speakers, Sponsors and Exhibitors for making the Summer Conference a truly inspiring and successful event
UKSPA Conferences, 2025/2026
UKSPA is delighted to announce the dates and venues for the next three conferences in our event calendar
UKSPA Winter Conference 2025, Lancaster University, 20th and 21st November 2025
UKSPA Spring Conference 2026, Glasgow City Innovation District, 5th and 6th March 2026
UKSPA Summer Conference 2026, Norwich Research Park, 23rd and 24th June 2026
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Explore the Future of Innovation at Hethel Engineering Centre’s Open Day
Hethel Engineering Centre is pleased to invite businesses and entrepreneurs to its upcoming Open Day on Monday 21st July. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the East of England’s leading hubs for high-performance engineering and manufacturing....
Cylla Birmingham Officially Opens Its Doors in Bruntwood SciTech’s Cornwall Building
Cylla, the brand new restaurant designed to invoke the beauty and elegance of the Greek Islands will officially open its doors on 14th July 2025. Offering a seamless blend of Greek cuisine and contemporary gastronomy, Cylla joins Bruntwood SciTech’s Cornwall...
Record-Breaking 1,500 Students Attend 30th Anniversary East Kent Science Jamboree at Discovery Park
Sandwich's Discovery Park opened its doors for the East Kent Science Jamboree, hosting a record-breaking 1,500 children from 51 Kent schools for a two day science spectacular. This year's 30th anniversary celebration was the largest ever jamboree and marked a decade...
The BioEscalator Publishes its Portfolio 2025 – a Guide for Potential Partners & Investors
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HORIBA Opens New Analytical Solution Plaza to Support UK science and Research
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University of Warwick Science Park’s Network of Innovative Start-Ups and Scale-Ups Marks Second Anniversary
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Sector News
Join Your Global Colleagues at IASP Beijing – Discounted Rates for UKSPA Members
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The UK Is Back In The World’s Largest Research And Innovation Funding Programme – Horizon Europe
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British Business Bank Commits up to £36m to Osney Capital’s Fund 1
The British Business Bank today announces it has made a cornerstone commitment of up to £36m to Osney Capital’s Fund 1 through its Enterprise Capital Funds programme. The Fund, which is oversubscribed from its original target of £50m, is the first UK-focused cyber...
Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Pioneer and Miltenyi Biotec Unveil Strategic Partnership at Victoria House
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Interlligent UK RF & Microwave Training Programme 101 Hits 5-Year Milestone
Now in its fifth successful year, Interlligent UK’s RF & Microwave Engineering Training Programme 101 continues to provide industry practitioners with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed in the rapidly evolving A&D, satellite broadcast,...
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Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Forthcoming UKSPA Regional Meetings Announced
The next series of regional meetings for UKSPA Full and Associate Members, and key stakeholders have been announced. UKSPA regional member meetings provide a great opportunity to knowledge share, network with peers and shape the direction of UKSPA’S regional agenda....
Life Sciences: Translating, Scaling and Manufacturing
Andy Williams, chair of the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, led a discussion on translating, scaling and manufacturing in the life sciences sector as part of UKSPA’s 40th anniversary conference at Warwick University. He said: “We do have great science and we're...
Blog
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By Simon Wyatt, Sustainability Partner, Cundall As an industry so heavily reliant on carbon, suggesting a building is net zero carbon is a big claim. The launch of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard last September is the most significant advancement the...
Why SMEs Are Rethinking Their Marketing Strategy to Grow in 2025
By Helen Earl, Centre Manager, The EpiCentre, Haverhill 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,...
The 8Cs of Smart Business Expansion: A Simple Framework for Going Big, the Right Way
[Copyright Gary Jennings] By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre, Haverhill Expansion Isn’t Just About More Sales It’s easy to assume that business growth is all about getting more customers, selling more products, and making more money. But...
Latest Edition of UKSPA News Bulletin now available via LinkedIn. Be sure to subscribe.
Welcome to the latest edition of the UKSPA News Bulletin, your definitive source for updates on UKSPA events, publications and UKSPA member news. In this issue, we bring you all the latest dates for our next four conferences, the latest edition of Breakthrough and...
Finding Clarity, Support and Momentum as an Innovation Entrepreneur
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