Innovation
Driving growth, development, and prosperity
Babergh and Mid Suffolk are districts at the very Heart of Suffolk, home to both long established businesses and young enterprises. This is an area which thrives on innovation.
This fresh way of thinking drives growth, development, and prosperity.
The Council works with partners across Babergh and Mid Suffolk with an aim to increase productivity and work towards a zero-carbon economy. Investment and business expansion across the area plays a key role in a successful future for all.
Alongside our partnerships, there are physical innovation hubs at Stowmarket and the University of Suffolk, run by Innovation Labs. An innovation and skills hub is also under development at Gateway 14.
Innovate UK has funding regularly available for businesses to research or develop a product, process or service, test ideas or collaborate. You can start your application for innovation funding below.
The Economic Development team produces a business focussed newsletter monthly, which you can subscribe to.
