Connected Innovation

The Connected Innovation network links together 25 of Norfolk and Suffolk's leading innovation, science, and research hubs into one of the UK's most collaborative regional innovation clusters. The network, launched in 2021, encompasses a number of technology capabilities such as AI, robotics, 5G connectivity, digital ICT, fintech, environmental and marine science, health tech and life science to drive innovation-led economic growth in key sectors including agri-food, health, offshore renewables, manufacturing and engineering and financial services.

A steering board has been formed since the start of the project to bring together these key innovation hubs and clusters and support collaboration and sharing of best practice. This has led to thematic discussions developing around key regional challenges and opportunities e.g. Grow-on space, recruitment/careers inspiration. The project also links together HE institutions with the business base too, ensuring that R&D is directly applicable to translation and commercialisation at the local level.