Helen Earl appointed new manager of The EpiCentre

Earl has many years’ experience in the business centre sector having previously been Operations Director with Mantle Space Ltd. She said: “I’m thrilled to have joined the team at The EpiCentre in Haverhill. It’s a fantastic focal point for innovators, start-ups and scale ups across both the local area and wider region, with office, laboratory, meeting and co-working space; and a top-notch cafe on site.

“It’s an exciting time to be joining, given the building’s new features and the exciting launch of our Growth Accelerator programme, consisting of the EpiFund for support towards applying for Angel Investment and the EpiBoost for more immediate cash injections and tailored business development.

“With the whole of The EpiCentre team, our common purpose is to help companies on their growth journey in a collaborative, supportive and modern environment.”

Outgoing Centre Manager, Andrew Bell, said: “I wish Helen and the team every success in continuing the growth of this superb facility; especially given the recent new features that have been invested in, acoustic meeting pods on all floors, enhanced hot desking, and hot fresh food in the café - the centre continues to go from strength to strength.”

The EpiCentre is managed by Oxford Innovation Space, the UK’s largest innovation centre operator. With over 30 years of experience, Oxford Innovation has a network of 30+ centres across the UK, nurturing over 1,000 early-stage and start-up businesses.