Essex Innovation

Essex Innovation is a government-backed innovation support programme established in 2006 to help start-up and established businesses in Essex grow through mentoring, product development support, and access to grant funding. The programme works with experienced private sector business mentors on a one-to-one basis across strategic marketing, product development, manufacturing, engineering, and low-carbon innovation. It has worked with over 1,000 companies across Essex and operates in partnership with Essex County Council and regional development bodies.