What’s On at St John’s Innovation Centre – May
Welcome to St John’s Innovation Centre (SJIC), where innovative companies connect, collaborate and grow.
Being based at SJIC is more than having an office. It places your business at the heart of a purpose built innovation ecosystem designed to support ambitious founders, leaders and teams through connection, insight and opportunity.
Each month we host and support events, programmes and activities that help our community make the most of life at the Centre. Below is what’s happening in May, along with a look ahead.
14 May | CEO Breakfast Briefing
Future Proofing Your Business in the Era of AI
Join us on Thursday 14 May from 08:00 – 11:00 where we will be hosting a senior leadership breakfast exploring how AI and automation are reshaping how SMEs operate, grow and lead.
Designed for SME owners, managing directors and senior leaders, the session will explore:
- Organisational design and team dynamics
- Leadership practice in an AI‑enabled world
- Practical implementation and decision‑making
Breakfast, peer discussion and insights from experienced leaders are included.
Register your interest:
sarah.hamilton@peoplepuzzles.co.uk
Community News
SJIC Supports the Cambridge 2030 Fund
St John’s Innovation Centre has made a founding donation to the Cambridge Community Foundation to support the launch of the Cambridge 2030 Fund. The fund aims to build a more equal and inclusive city by supporting young people and families in North Cambridge through mentoring, skills development, careers guidance and wellbeing initiatives.
7 May | Cambridge Independent Science & Technology Awards 2026
SJIC is proud to sponsor the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards, celebrating innovation across the region’s science and technology ecosystem. We’re delighted to see several SJIC alumni recognised among this year’s finalists and wish all finalists the very best of luck.
Weekly Wellbeing
Every Tuesday | Intelligent Fitness Lunch Class
12:00pm | SJIC
Abi’s Intelligent Fitness class runs every Tuesday lunchtime at SJIC. A welcoming, all‑abilities session and a great way to step away from your desk, move your body and return to work feeling energised.
Book in advance: t.intelligentfitness@gmail.com
Food & Drink at SJIC
The Square Café | Spring & Summer Offers
The sunshine is here and so are Iced coffees! Available with dairy or dairy alternative
Brunch (9:30am–12:00pm) £3.65: Bacon or sausage bap
Lunch offer £7: Build your own salad with two protein pots, or grab a ready made salad from the fridge. Pair with Greek yogurt & blueberries, Greek yogurt & granola, or a fruit pot. Perfect for busy days on site
Get Involved
We’re always creating new opportunities for businesses to connect, share ideas and collaborate. If you’d like to get involved or learn more about upcoming events, please contact info@stjohns.co.uk
