Ipswich Business Guide & Directory

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There are no barriers to working
with the University of Suffolk to grow
your business regardless of whether
you are an SME or a larger organisation.
In fact there is more funding and
drivers than ever before for business
to engage with higher education,
realising the targets of the Industrial
Strategy. The team at the University
of Suffolk understand the needs and
timescales of businesses wishing to
compete in an ever-more competitive
environment. Being a young University
is an enabler here as we are able to
move fast to help meet the needs of
our business community’.
Stef Thorne, Head of Research and
Enterprise Services
Ipswich Waterfront
Innovation Centre (IWIC)
The IWIC opened in October 2016
as part of a £5.5 million Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics development at the
University. The facility provides a
collaborative workspace, providing
a focal point for the development
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It is a unique, modern institution with a
stunning waterfront location offering
an attractive portfolio of courses within
six academic Schools.
& School of Psychology and Education
& Suffolk Business School
& School of Science,
Technology and Engineering
& School of Art, design
and Humanities
& School of Health Science
& School of Law and Social Sciences
Research & Enterprise
– Professional Services
Based at IWIC, Research and Enterprise
Services works with businesses for
growth through innovation, enterprise
and knowledge exchange, providing
the link between academic expertise,
the best graduate talent and the
business community.
Opportunities include: Knowledge
Transfer Partnerships, CPD and short
courses, events and enterprise skills
development, funding opportunities,
consultancy and collaborative research.
For further information contact:
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J 01473 338424
of new entrepreneurs, technologists
and innovative businesses in ICT
and other sectors. Members benefit
from business incubation facilities,
3D productivity suite, network
events and knowledge exchange –
a single point of integration between
enterprise, facilities and academic
expertise, supporting the emerging
tech cluster and cooperative
development of scalable and innovative
companies. It is also home to the
new Suffolk Centre of Female
Entrepreneurship and the Suffolk
Sustainability Institute.
For further information contact:
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J 01473 338621
Waterfront Studios
An innovative creative industries
hub, offering affordable studio and
desk space to start-ups, SMEs, artists,
graduates and alumni. It is a space to;
work, meet, collaborate, network and
grow. The studios offer a unique
freelance space that promotes and
encourages collaboration.
For further information please contact
Carol Gant,
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J 01473 338654
University of Suffolk
The University of Suffolk opened in 2007 and received independent
university status in 2016, making in one of the newest universities
in the UK.
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