Welcome to St John’s Innovation Centre
Since 1987, we’ve been Cambridge’s home for innovation, helping startups and growing businesses thrive. As the first innovation centre of its kind in Europe, we’re proud of our history of supporting knowledge-based businesses and driving innovation. At SJIC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where ambitious, innovative firms can accelerate their growth. We’re here to support you every step of the way, from startup to scaleup.
Fuelling Your Growth
Our warm and friendly facilities and collaborative workspaces are designed to foster creativity and productivity. We provide the resources and connections you need to succeed. We offer a range of support services, including mentoring and networking events, to help you develop and accelerate your business.
Expert Support
Our resident team of Business Growth Specialists are here to help innovation-driven businesses like yours with tailored support. They’re experts at helping you with everything from developing your business strategy to accessing funding. They’re here to help you with the strategic challenges of growing a startup and scaling business. Need someone to bounce ideas off? They’re here for you. Feeling stuck on a problem? They’ll help you find a solution. And they’re always up for a chat over a coffee. So come on in and let us help you fast-track your business.
Heritage Meets Innovation
We’re proud to be part of St John’s College, University of Cambridge, a world-renowned institution with a rich history of academic excellence. We combine this heritage with a forward-thinking approach to innovation, creating a unique environment where the past inspires the future.
Whether you’re looking for your very own corner of our innovation centre with leased office space or want to become a virtual tenant working wherever you please, we have various workspace options that cater to small and large-scale businesses. Our innovation centre is bustling with activity, making it a thriving working environment for everyone.
Established by St John’s College, University of Cambridge, as part of St John’s Innovation Park and home to a multitude of innovation led firms. As the first innovation centre of its kind in Europe, our thriving business incubation support provides businesses with the supportive and inspiring environment needed to succeed.
From our bustling cafés to our numerous conference rooms, St John’s Innovation Centre has a wide variety of available facilities available to tenant members. With catering options freshly prepared on site and surroundings that inspire, our multitude of facilities reflect our commitment to excellence.
Our professional services and training take companies to new heights. Whether you’re interested in our global training, coaching and mentoring support, or want to book a regular catch-up with a member of our innovation and growth team, we help companies scale with expert resources, networked contacts and bespoke training services.
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, mentors, and supporting businesses. Explore our available office spaces and virtual offerings, and learn more about our programmes and events.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help you grow your business.
St John’s Innovation Centre
Cowley Road
Cambridge
CB4 0WS
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