What’s On at St John’s Innovation Centre this June
At St John’s Innovation Centre, June marks the start of a busy and engaging period across the park, with a strong focus on visibility, collaboration, and supporting our tenant community as we move into the summer months.
With Cambridge Wide Open Day taking place on 17 June, we will be opening our doors to the wider Cambridge community. This flagship moment in the calendar creates an opportunity to showcase the innovation happening across SJIC, while strengthening connections across the region’s technology and business ecosystem.
Alongside this, a programme of activity throughout the month brings together hands-on testing, expert-led sessions, and cross-network opportunities designed to help our tenants engage with new ideas, gain practical insight, and build valuable connections.
Innovative Collaboration
We are pleased to be working in collaboration with the Centre for Computing History, bringing Cambridge’s computing heritage into closer connection with the innovation happening across SJIC.
As part of this, we are also partnering with Cambridge Online, a local digital inclusion charity supporting communities across Cambridgeshire to access technology and build essential digital skills.
These partnerships reflect SJIC’s commitment to connecting innovation with impact—linking past breakthroughs with emerging technologies, while encouraging important conversations around sustainability, accessibility, and the future of innovation.
This collaboration will be visible during Cambridge Wide Open Day through a museum-style exhibition in the mezzanine, with further activity planned over time.
Key Events and Opportunities
EuthaSafe Prototype Testing Sessions
2 June (14:30–16:30) and 9 June (13:00–15:00) | Meeting Room 5
One of our resident companies, Engineering the Blue, is inviting tenants to take part in live usability testing for EuthaSafe, a smart lockbox designed for out-of-clinic veterinary work. These short sessions require no technical background and offer a chance to contribute directly to the development of a new product.
Book your place here Select tickets – EuthaSafe Prototype – Hallway Testing – St John’s Innovation Centre, Milton, Cambridge
Cambridge Wide Open Day at SJIC
17 June | 10:30–15:00
SJIC will once again take part in Cambridge Wide Open Day, welcoming visitors, partners, and the wider community for a day of activity across the park. The programme will include open offices, business showcases, and a mezzanine exhibition delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Computing History and Cambridge Online.
Highlights include:
- 10:30–12:00 SJIC Panel Discussion (Sanger Suite): Exploring “Tech for Good” and how past innovation informs future decision-making
- 12:00–13:00 Frazier & Deeter Panel (Sanger Suite): Discussion on US expansion, fundraising, and scaling for Cambridge-based companies
- 13:00–14:00 Networking lunch, sponsored by Frazier & Deeter
- 14:00–15:00 Triple Chasm Workshop with Uday Phadke: A practical session on bridging the gap between innovation and commercial success
This is a key opportunity for tenants to showcase their businesses, connect with new audiences, and engage in the wider Cambridge innovation conversation.
Register your interest here
NEC Networking Breakfast
23 June | 08:30–10:00 | NEC Forge, Cambridge Business Park
Join neighbouring businesses from SJIC, Cambridge Science Park, and Cambridge Business Park for a morning of networking, idea sharing, and collaboration.
NEC Networking Breakfast Tickets, Tuesday, June 23 • 8:30 AM – 10 AM | Eventbrite
Ongoing Activities
Intelligent Fitness Lunch Class
Every Tuesday | 12:00
A weekly fitness session led by Abi, suitable for all abilities and designed as a mid-day reset to help you recharge and refocus. Reserve your place now! Contact Abi to book pt.intelligentfitness@gmail.com
The Square Café – Summer Offers
The Square Café continues to support the SJIC community with a range of summer offers, including breakfast muffins with complimentary tea or coffee, iced drinks, brunch options, and lunchtime meal deals. It remains a central space for informal meetings, quick catch-ups, and time away from the desk.
