EpiCentre Innovation Centre

ABOUT

Oxford Innovation manage The EpiCentre on behalf of Jaynic. Our onsite team comprises an Innovation Director (business innovation and growth support), Centre Manager, Assistant Centre Manager, Lab Technician and Customer Experience Assistants. This team is supported by OI’s Central Team, providing advice and guidance on statutory and regulatory matters (H&S, compliance, accounts, money laundering etc).

Free Business Support & Expertise

It’s a challenge running any business, especially during times of uncertainty or when you’re just starting out. That’s why we offer a completely free package of business support to each and every customer, to help you with everything you need to succeed.

One-to-one business support

Connect with external experts and potential clients

Access to support programmes

Virtual and in-person business masterclasses

Networking opportunities

Support is provided to our customers via an array of mechanisms. Our onsite Innovation Director provided 1:1 and 1:many support via diagnostics (utilising GrowthMapper), needs analysis (business and innovation), partner matching and collaboration opportunities between centre customers and by plugging into the centre’s ecosystem, comprising external support from NALEP, CPCA, EEN, IUK, KTN, TechEast, Amazon Wed Services and DIT.

The EpiCentre provides office and lab space to early stage and growing businesses, as well as those more established businesses looking for a base near to the thriving Cambridge science and tech cluster.

Office space:

Whether you need workspace for 1-20+ people, we offer purpose-built office spaces in Haverhill, Suffolk, with as little as two month’s notice. With flexible licence agreements and on-site business support, at The EpiCentre you’ll have everything you need to help your business thrive.

Labspace:

The laboratories at The EpiCentre are the ideal place for companies to grow and make their mark. Whether you choose to rent a lab bench in a shared space or a dedicated lab, you’ll have access to all the equipment and services you need, plus the space to research, write up and collaborate with the South East’s leading scientists.

Meetings and Conferences

With rental options ranging from hourly to full day rates, starting at just £25 per hour, our meeting rooms offer an affordable yet premium location within easy reach of Cambridge, Suffolk, Essex and London. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your guests are warmly welcomed and your event runs seamlessly and will tailor our meeting spaces to suit your specific needs.

Oxford Innovation Space

Being part of Oxford Innovation Space: 36 years in the making

• Founded by The Oxford Trust to provide support to science, technology and knowledge-led early-stage companies
• We are the largest operator of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland – we have over 35 years of experience of running spaces and places to support SMEs and entrepreneurs
• Our clients are universities, research & major science site owners, public sector, private investors and charities
• We deliver a range of objectives; support to high-growth SMEs & spin outs, on-going revenue and financial sustainability, economic development, jobs growth, profile and business engagement
• Our business support team have a wealth of business experience within the start-up and scaleup environment

For a full listing of Oxford Innovation Space Centres, please visit the website at www.oxfordinnovationspace.co.uk