In addition to your creative neighbours within Innovation Centre, your business is surrounded by a wider community that brings all sorts of added advantages.
Simply being based on the Knowledge Gateway itself opens you up to other businesses just like yours, presenting great opportunities to collaborate, socialise and network. The adjoining university campus means not only do you have access to technology research and expertise, but you can also go to the gym, do some shopping or even do your banking in your lunch break.
So, whether you want to pick the brains of one of our own experienced business leaders, or connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs, we’re can make that happen.
The University of Essex’s Colchester campus is a lively and exciting place to be based, offering businesses access to incredible facilities:
Would you like to better understand how mental health is impacted by menopause? Book your place on Mind's unique Beth Chatto Wellbeing Day! Enjoy an exclusive guided tour through the 'closed to the public' gardens with knowledgeable gardeners. Enjoy a cream tea while you listen in to a talk about improving wellbeing and mental health ... Read more
Join us in Hale Meeting Room for our regular update on all things ICKG and most importantly to mingle with other ICKG businesses over pizza and drinks!
Join Essex County Council's Ambitious Essex team at this free networking event created especially for young business professionals in Essex. Connect, explore possibilities, and discover opportunities with likeminded people over drinks and snacks. This event was an idea of Annie’s, a young professional who loves to network. Her networking experiences haven’t always been positive, and ... Read more
Join us for our Celebration of Innovation 2023. On Thursday 28 September we'll bring together industry leaders and academic partners to celebrate phenomenal collaborations and the impact they’ve had. Our annual awards return to acknowledge incredible achievements and share success stories from our research associates, business partners and academics, who have all contributed to innovation ... Read more
The University of Essex is an amazing resource for our creative sector - but do you really know how to get the best out of this relationship? Find out how to... Access specialist resources and facilities, including amazing VR labs, data analytics and legal advice Get students to help with your project - as researchers, ... Read more
Big and little monsters are welcome to our pumpkin carving on Friday 27th October - 11am - 1pm Bring your own pumpkin. Dressing up is encouraged!
Small doesn’t mean safe when we’re talking about cybercrime. In 2022, 32% of small businesses fell victim of cybercrime, but we’re here to help you avoid the same fate. Our workshop will look at the current threat of cyber-attacks against businesses in the UK and provide you with practical advice and real case studies, so ... Read more
If you have an idea you want to turn into a business or you're an existing business looking to expand your service offering, then join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway on November 15th for this free interactive workshop. You will use Design Thinking techniques to develop your idea by understanding who your potential customers ... Read more
Join us in Hale Meeting Room for our regular update on all things ICKG and most importantly to mingle with other ICKG businesses over pizza and drinks!
Join us at the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway for an expert workshop led by the University of Essex Media Centre. Learn how to promote your business and grow your audience using video, podcasting, and other media. In this workshop you will learn... Why it's essential to identify a clear target market How to use the ... Read more
It's time to celebrate the festive season with the ICKG business community.
Join us at Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway to learn everything you need to know to get your business off the ground. This half-day workshop will cover: Building a robust business plan using the Business Model Canvas Setting up a registered business Legal & tax considerations Find out about local support programmes available to you This ... Read more
