The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain’s largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It’s also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK. The Broads Authority was set up in 1989, with responsibility for conservation, planning, recreation and waterways.

Adastral Park is an exciting cluster of high-tech telecommunication and technology companies. Based in Suffolk, Adastral Park is at the heart of the UK’s digital ecosystem. It combines a national operation centre, test facilities and a global R&D unit, all set amongst a thriving community of collaborative technological innovation. The park is home to BT’s innovation labs and Innovation Martlesham (an established and growing cluster of circa 150 high-tech ICT companies) as well as educational initiatives such as the Tommy Flowers Network.

CEFAS is the government’s marine and freshwater science experts. CEFAS helps keep our seas, oceans and rivers healthy and productive and our seafood safe and sustainable by providing data and advice to the UK government and our overseas partners.

Hethel Innovation Centre provides business support to Norfolk and East Anglia through providing ‘Space to Grow’, ‘Business Insight’, and ‘Connected Communities’. They help growth-minded businesses succeed by delivering flexible and supportive incubation.

In 2006, Hethel Engineering Centre was created by Norfolk County Council in partnership with the East of England Development Agency, local industry and other partners as a hub for engineering and business in the region. The success of HEC has resulted in dramatic growth over the last decade, with dozens of extra workshops and offices created to service the regional need for a supportive and engaging hub for the type of high-skilled, high-growth businesses in demand across Norfolk and the rest of the UK. Since it’s opening in 2006, Hethel Engineering Centre has provided office, workshop and hot-desking space for over 200 ground-breaking and innovative businesses, including supporting over 180 start-ups, that have created over 1000 new jobs for the region. The Centre’s team have supported these businesses and thousands of others across the region through direct business support, networking and over 400 events.

Hydrogen East is a new body bringing together interested parties and key stakeholders on hydrogen specifically in the East of England. We are committed to raising awareness of existing and potential H2 opportunities across East Anglia and to promote the technology and support local supply chains. Working in partnership with public and private sectors, we will identify options to deliver a viable route map that sees East Anglia as a leading ‘hydrogen region’.

Headquartered at Adastral Park in Suffolk – Innovation Martlesham is an established high-tech cluster that offers an unrivalled set-up for innovative and forward-thinking ICT/Digital companies. With a diverse range of large, medium and small businesses, we’re a collaborative ecosystem with a professional and dedicated team that work to ensure our companies benefit from the key resources that the cluster offers, including networking, events, mentoring and growth opportunities. Being a rich, vibrant ecosystem of exciting and dynamic organisations the Innovation Martlesham community also comprises of organisations offering ICT Recruitment, Accountancy, and training business support services.

Norwich Research Park is one of five BBSRC funded UK Research and Innovation Campuses. It is the only site with three BBSRC funded research Institutes. The site also has a fourth research institute, a University, a University Hospital and a community of over 40 businesses.

ORE Catapult are delivering the UK’s largest clean growth opportunity by accelerating the creation and growth of UK companies in offshore renewable energy. Their unique facilities, research and engineering capabilities bring together industry and academia and drive innovation.

PowerPark is internationally known as the home of OrbisEnergy, a landmark innovation and incubation centre for clean energy businesses in the East of England. Offering flexible workspaces, exceptional conference and meeting facilities and virtual office solutions, tenants include leading energy related companies and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. OrbisEnergy’s Virtual Incubation & Innovation Programme (VIP) provides businesses of all sizes who may not require physical office space with a comprehensive package of support and services including an address at OrbisEnergy, monthly meeting room allocations, a dedicated local telephone line, call handling, reception services and access to innovation events, business support and networking opportunities. OrbisEnergy houses over 40 businesses both physically and virtually, providing a landing pad for inward investors and a launchpad for ambitious clean energy companies.

Scottow Enterprise Park is a leading Norfolk business park based in the village of Badersfield, UK. The site offers commercial offices, workshop space and storage facilities. From large hangars, to container storage, warehouses, workshops and offices, the business park has a suitable building for everyone. Industrial properties on Scottow Enterprise Park range from 100 sq ft to 61 000 sqft, ideal for small, medium and large businesses. All buildings for rent are available at affordable prices and a helpful management team are onsite to assist with all member needs.

The Sizewell Nuclear power station site homes two nuclear power reactors, Sizewell A and Sizewell B, of which Sizewell B is still functional. It is the UK’s only Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). Sizewell C, a third reactor, is under construction. The site is also home to the Sizewell B Visitor Centre.

TechEast shines a light on the dynamic digital tech ecosystem in the East of England to make it easier for governments, investors and tech companies to connect and collaborate with our members. They are a community of startups, scaleups and late-stage tech businesses, academia and the public sector.

The University of East Anglia is a home for everyone, a champion of interdisciplinarity that stands for equal opportunity in higher education.

The University of Suffolk is an agile, responsive university, custom built for a changing world, absorbing the best of UK university traditions and aligning them with a twenty first century audience and a modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. Through establishing working relationships with charitable organisations, business and research bodies the University has a rich network to enhance its projects and is growing its reputation for world renowned academic expertise. The University of Suffolk is a key contributor to its local communities; developing subject areas closely aligned to regional economic priorities as well as contributing to the overall economic growth of the county.

Arqit is dedicated to creating stronger, simpler encryption for all networked devices to keep the data of governments, enterprises and fellow citizens safe.

Adastral Park is an exciting cluster of high-tech telecommunication and technology companies. Based in Suffolk, Adastral Park is at the heart of the UK’s digital ecosystem. It combines a national operation centre, test facilities and a global R&D unit, all set amongst a thriving community of collaborative technological innovation. The park is home to BT’s innovation labs and Innovation Martlesham (an established and growing cluster of circa 150 high-tech ICT companies) as well as educational initiatives such as the Tommy Flowers Network.

Gravitilab is a Spacetech engineering business which provides technology solutions to allow commercial enterprises, governments and academics to access specialist environments for research, testing and qualification purposes. The mission is to make innovative research and testing services available to anyone for the benefit of all life on earth and ultimately life well beyond this domain. In addressing this challenge Gravitilab will also make Space more sustainable by significantly reducing vehicle emissions and by helping to prevent the build up of orbital junk that threatens the future of Space services.