From Ecosystem to Celebration

This summer, Arise Innovation Hubs brought together their community for Arise & Shine, an evening of celebration. The Arise team and our members gathered to recognise all that they have achieved, to strengthen the connections that make it possible, and to look ahead at what comes next.

Hosted at Channels in Chelmsford, Essex, the event reflected what Arise is all about: bringing people together to generate ideas, build connections and drive real impact across Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Design & Technology. It was a moment for us to reflect and recognise the fantastic achievements of the Arise ecosystem and our members; while looking forward to more success and the future they are building.

Arise are grateful to everyone who attended. The energy, insight and ambition are what shapes the Arise community. From conversations around the table with shared stories of growth and challenges, the evening showed collaboration in action.

Arise Innovation Hubs would also like to thank their sponsors, whose support made the event happen.

A special thank you to the Headline Sponsors:

• Thickbroom Enterprise CIC who are supporting early‑stage businesses to navigate the legal and financial responsibilities of establishing and growing a business in the UK. 

• Murwalls who bring together some of the very best British street artists, transforming homes, businesses and schools with artwork.

• Meet Dwight, who provide Digital Worker Bots that automate back office processes across existing systems.

• Connected Innovation, who are the regional innovation ecosystem for Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, linking leading innovation, science and research hubs into a collaborative regional cluster.

• Adiuvo Engineering who are design, training and marketing firm specialising in embedded systems, with a clear mission: to help create better engineering and better engineers.

• D4P Media who are a full service design, print and signage company. 

Arise also extend their thanks to sponsors SV Care, Whiskers LLP, HA Acoustics, Academy of Life Support, Afede Wellness, TravelNet Systems and Antobot for their valued contribution.

Arise & Shine is a reflection of a growing, confident ecosystem. One that is positive, inclusive and always looking ahead. Our members are building what matters, and we are excited for the future of HealthTech.