Women4Technology: Professor Aline Miller interview
From academic research to successful company exit, and now shaping one of the UK’s most ambitious regional innovation strategies, Professor Aline Miller sits at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship and economic development. Women4Technology spoke with Miller – Professor of Biomolecular Engineering and Associate Vice President for Enterprise at the University of Manchester, former CEO of […]
Relaunch of Women4Technology
What a fantastic evening for the re-launch of Women4Technology at The Old Divinity School, St John’s College! We were honoured to begin with an inspiring introduction from Heather Hancock, Master of St John’s College, who spoke about the College’s links to St John’s Innovation Centre. It set the perfect tone for what followed. Ann Fisher […]
SJIC volunteers help transform NCA Library
The SJIC team recently supported North Cambridge Academy with a full refresh of their school library. Our contributions included creating new design layouts, fundraising to buy furniture, and sorting and cataloguing hundreds of donated books using NCA’s online system. We also provided a range of furniture for the school to use across the site. SJIC […]
SJIC are sponsoring #21toWatch Campaign – nominations are open
SJIC are proud to sponsor the #21toWatch campaign – shining a spotlight on the world-class innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups driving science and technology across Cambridgeshire and the East of England. This campaign celebrates the often lesser-known trailblazers making a real impact across all sectors and showcases the incredible talent shaping the region’s future. If you […]
Women4Technology: Rosemary Francis interview
Women4Technology caught up with entrepreneur, engineer and computer scientist, Dr Rosemary Francis for the first in a series of interviews with inspirational women in technology. The Founder and CEO of Ellexus, Rosemary served as Chief Scientist for HPC and Cloud at Altair, following the successful acquisition of Ellexus in 2020. A Fellow of the Royal […]
Forefront RF Announces Leadership Transition
Please see press release from park member Forefront RF: Phil O’Donovan Appointed Strategic Advisor, Rupert Baines Named Chair Cambridge, UK 13th August 25. Forefront RF is pleased to announce an exciting evolution in its leadership team as we enter our next stage of growth. Phil O’Donovan, founding investor, first Chair of the Board, and long-time […]
North Cambridge Academy partnership
🌟Partnering for Purpose 🌟 St John’s Innovation Centre is proud to announce our new CSR partnership with North Cambridge Academy (NCA) — a school serving the King’s Hedges and Arbury neighbourhoods, two of the most deprived areas in Cambridge, where over 50% of students are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national […]
International Women’s Day 2025
St John’s Innovation Centre is celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 by featuring three inspirational women from the Cambridge tech ecosystem – Ann Fisher, Mya Gooding-Springer and Dr Liz Zijing Li. Ann Fisher SJIC board member Ann Fisher is a serial entrepreneur, connector and catalyst with a passion for start up and scaling businesses and an […]
SJIC announce the appointment of Ann Fisher and Iain Keys as Non-Executive Directors.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ann Fisher and Iain Keys as Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) effective immediately. Ann Fisher has been part of the Cambridge and UK-wide tech ecosystem for almost 30 years. A visionary entrepreneur, she has successfully led two businesses to exit – one through a trade sale to a global services group […]
SJIC is a proud sponsor of Cambridge Independent Sci Tech Awards
The Centre is a proud sponsor of the Cambridge Independent Sci Tech Awards. The entries for the 2025 awards close at the end of the month (31 Jan) so don’t delay. The awards are a fantastic opportunity to nominate (or enter yourself/your business) innovative companies and individuals which are flying the science and technology flag […]