Why join Arise?

It is an innovator’s natural habitat

Being part of the Arise ecosystem means you will have membership to quality serviced office space enhanced by access to a growing community of researchers, students and alumni with expertise in the Life Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital and Technology sectors.               

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Arise Innovation Hubs are part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), THE University of the Year 2023. An innovative global university ranked in the top 20% in the world for Good Health and Wellbeing, and Reduced Inequalities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

With more than 25 years’ experience, building relationships and developing collaborative partnerships, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you on your innovation journey. 

 

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Our location is what makes us unique

Arise Chelmsford is located on our university campus, just a 15 minute walk from the city centre and train station. Our Chelmsford campus is known for its beautiful riverside location, and is home to our School of Medicine, the first of its kind for Essex. Arise Harlow is located on the newly built Harlow Science Park, perfectly positioned for those wishing to be part of a growing science community that is well connected to research clusters in both London and Cambridge.

Join a community of like minded innovators

Making connections comes naturally to innovators. That is why as an Arise occupant you will have the opportunity to meet like-minded innovators at one of our regular networking sessions.

Access to experts, specialist knowledge and programmes

Our latest programme ABOVE, is open to SME's to help grow their fledgling businesses across Essex.

Supported by the expertise and resources of ARU, Arise Innovation Hubs are the place to be for those businesses in the Life Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital and Technology sectors. 

 

 

 

Access to student and Graduate talent

As an occupant of Arise, you can employ an ARU student or graduate to work in your business on an internship or formal work placement. You can attend our careers and job fairs, meet our students, gain exposure for your business and identify talented job seekers. You can even give our students the opportunity to solve real work place issues by working on ‘live project briefs’. Excellent opportunities to provide your business with new and innovative solutions or perspectives.

A research and innovation support team that listens to your needs

Our Business Support team are business-friendly folk. Good at listening and understanding a client’s brief. They can help you quickly identify a suitable academic in your desired field, support you in accessing a range of funding government opportunities and answer any questions you might have about confidentiality, intellectual property, timescales or costings or even other partner organisations to collaborate with.

 

 

Collaboration that generates new opportunities

Businesses that have already joined the Arise hubs have benefited from research collaborations with our academics and funding opportunities. These have resulted in a number developing new products and services together and new companies creation.

Sensore

“Arise understands the unique needs of startups and provides the infrastructure to make innovation possible. Having an address at an innovation hub really helps with how we’re perceived in the community, it shows professionalism, purpose, and alignment with a respected academic institution, an important factor when attracting talent, partners, and investors”



SCOTT DEAN
FOUNDER, SENSORE

SENSORE
Japeto logo at Arise

“Joining Arise introduced us to an environment we didn't know we needed. The hub has opened doors to new partnerships, connected us with students at ARU, and the Arise team consistently go above and beyond, from sharing speaking opportunities to helping us find collaborative work. We'd wholeheartedly recommend it to any growing business”



INGRID FOLLAND
CEO, JAPETO

Japeto
Seacrest_logo

“Seacrest Care Services has greatly benefited from being part of the Arise Innovation Hub. The collaborative ecosystem, access to networks, funding opportunities, and partner events have supported our growth in innovation and technology. Alongside excellent facilities, Arise has enhanced our visibility and strengthened our connections within the local and wider Essex business community.”



EBUN OJEMUYIWA
SEACREST CARE SERVICES

SENSORE
Vibe logo

“The support we have had from Arise has played an important role in our growth as a company. It is an ecosystem that celebrates entrepreneurship, encourages collaboration and gives companies the space and connections they need to grow.”



MUNTAZIR PANJWANI
COMPANY DIRECTOR. VIBE AGENCY

VIBE AGENCY