Business Innovation Unlocked

Schedule

Tue Mar 17 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Ipswich Town Hall | Ipswich, EN

Advertisement
Discover Suffolk's funded business support for innovative businesses - including how to approach innovation funding and achieve success.
About this Event

Join the teams behind Connected Innovation and the Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme to discover the range of funded business support available to innovative businesses in Suffolk and learn how to access these opportunities.

Understand the key steps to consider when approaching innovation funding to prepare for success and turn your ideas into reality.

This event is in collaboration with Ipswich Borough Council as part of the Ipswich Thrive Business Festival.

Plese see below for further details about both funding programmes:

Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme

A fully funded programme for innovative SMEs, which to date has supported businesses in the region to secure £3.1m of innovation funding and inspired many more founders to consider working towards innovation funding to support their innovative research and development projects.

It is a free-to-access service with a pool of experienced innovation mentors and bid coaches that companies will be linked to based upon their areas of expertise and background. Giving businesses practical insights to improve success rates.

Supporting businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

Innovation Grant Mentoring - Connected Innovation

Connected Innovation

Connected Innovation links together incubators, innovation hubs, universities, research institutes, and cluster networks across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex along with a suite of support partners. We connect the dots to drive innovation in the East, building relationships between world leading research and businesses, and unlocking support and investment opportunities for those driving innovation in the region.

Our activity and delivery are funded by Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex County Councils, so there’s no monthly subscription, one off fees or profit shares; our support is completely funded.

https://connectedinnovation.co.uk/

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme

Host or Publisher Innovation Grant Mentoring Programme

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Ipswich

Wake Up the Nation at The Gardeners Arms, Ipswich
Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 pm Wake Up the Nation at The Gardeners Arms, Ipswich

The Gardener's Arms, 77 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8, United Kingdom

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
Ipswich Town FC vs Millwall FC Tickets
Sat, 21 Mar at 03:00 pm Ipswich Town FC vs Millwall FC Tickets

Portman Road Stadium

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Forever Billy Joel
Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Forever Billy Joel

Pinewood Community Hall

LIVE-MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Stephanie carr night of messages from spirit
Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Stephanie carr night of messages from spirit

The Flying Horse Cafe & Public house

The Suffolk Wedding Show at Venue 16 Ipswich 22nd March 2026
Sun, 22 Mar at 10:30 am The Suffolk Wedding Show at Venue 16 Ipswich 22nd March 2026

Venue16,

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
10cc in Ipswich
Thu, 26 Mar at 07:30 pm 10cc in Ipswich

Ipswich Regent Theatre

ART THEATRE

What's Happening Next in Ipswich?

Discover Ipswich Events