Events

Thursday 29 January 2026 10:00 | | Arise Innovation Hub, Harlow Innovation Park, Harlow CM17 9TX | | Free

WAITING LIST ONLY: Arise Innovation Hubs are delighted to be partnering with Medilink Midlands and InnovateUK in a series of events for Autumn and Winter 2025/26. The second of these looks at an overarching themes in the NHS’s current 10-year plan, which aims to make the NHS fit for the future.

We will look at the barriers and opportunities for working with the community addressing the following questions: How can innovators effectively engage with local systems? What strategies support trust-building and uptake at the community level? How can businesses co-design solutions with communities and health systems?

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Tuesday 10 February 2026 10:30 | | Arise Innovation Hubs, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1QT || FREE

Join us for a relaxed and rewarding Coffee Morning. Designed especially with SMEs in mind, Sponsored by Unisure, who offer sought-after International Health and Life Insurance to individuals and organisations.

Whether you're looking to connect with fellow business owners, explore collaboration opportunities, or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee while supporting a vital cause, this is the perfect setting to do it all!

We will hear from Connected Innovation who are building relationships between research and businesses. Medilink Midlands on growing their business. ARU temps, on how to access talent at ARU. ARU Placements will be presenting on growing your business with work placements.

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Wednesday 11 February 2026 12:30 | | Arise Innovation Hubs, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ || FREE

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is excited to launch Startup Social. A brand-new series of free networking events designed to support and celebrate entrepreneurs in North Essex.

Whether you're a startup founder, freelancer, solopreneur, student entrepreneur, or simply exploring a new idea, this is your chance to plug into a growing community of innovators.

What to expect: Free pizza & refreshments •Expert guest speaker sharing practical insights •Networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs • A relaxed, welcoming space to share ideas and build connections.

These monthly events offer a unique opportunity to gain real-world advice from experienced entrepreneurs and meet potential collaborators, mentors, and supporters. You can discover resources and support available through ARU and NEEB and be part of a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Essex.

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Thursday 26 February 2026 8:30 | | MTC Coventry |

This years theme “Powering Progress: Strategy for Great British Manufacturing”, will explore how strategic thinking, innovation, and collaboration can drive sustainable growth across the UK manufacturing sector. The programme features high impact sessions including a keynote on the current state of UK manufacturing, interactive polling on industrial strategy, and panels bridging policy with real-world production.

SMEs and large enterprises alike will share transformation stories, while breakout sessions dive into technology adoption, AI, automation, sustainability, global trade, and workforce development. With a strong focus on practical insights and actionable strategies, the summit offers a comprehensive view of how manufacturers can navigate challenges and unlock long-term success.

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Monday 2 March 2026 10:30 | | Arise Innovation Hub, Chelmsford. | | Free to attend

As we seek to develop Arise and our entrepreneurial ecosystem, your input is very important to us. We would like to hear your views and keep you informed of any changes such as general updates and discuss any potential improvements.

Please can you let us know if there is anything else you would like to discuss at the meeting.

It is expected that at least one member of your team attends.

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Monday 16 March 2026 10:30 | | Arise Innovation Hub, Harlow || FREE

As we seek to develop Arise and our entrepreneurial ecosystem, your input is very important to us. We would like to hear your views and keep you informed of any changes such as general updates and discuss any potential improvements.

Please can you let us know if there is anything else you would like to discuss at the meeting.

It is expected that at least one member of your team attends.

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Tuesday 24 March 2026 10:00 | | InPerson | FREE |

Insight 3: Perspectives on Preventative Innovations in Healthcare

Arise Innovation hubs are delighted to be collaborating with Medilink Midlands and Innovate UK in a series of events for autumn and winter 2025/26. The final of these looks at an overarching theme in the NHS’s current 10-year plan, around how prevention is better than cure.

The third of the pillars in the NHS 10-year plan is ‘from sickness to prevention’, with a focus on reaching patients earlier to prevent illness, where-ever possible. To achieve this, we need to look across key areas including health surveillance, genomic science, standardised data collection and thoughtful deployment of digital and AI technologies. Reshaping the ways we innovate to make every one of us proactive citizens.

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Wednesday 25 March 2026 12:00 | | Online || FREE

Join Communicate Technology for a webinar in Cyber Security .

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Thursday 4 June 2026 19:00 | | Channels Estate, Chelmsford ||

Join us to Celebrate Innovation at the prestigious Channels Estate.

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