Last month at UKREiiF, the UK Innovation Corridor was proud to support the launch and development of a pipeline of exciting new investment opportunities in its prospectus entitled, Opportunity East: The East of England’s Investment Prospectus.
The prospectus, developed with the support of the East of England APPG, Chambers East, Local Government East, White Hawk Green, and sponsors Kanda Consulting, sets out tangible real estate investment opportunities across life sciences, clean energy, agri-tech, digital innovation, and advanced manufacturing. Developed in collaboration with regional partners and private sector leaders, it outlines a £4 billion pipeline of projects that will drive sustainable, inclusive growth in one of the UK’s most dynamic regions. From the expansion of Chesterford Research Park and the creation of Hatfield Innovation Campus, to transformative regeneration schemes in Ipswich, Stevenage and Broxbourne, these proposals showcase the East of England as a powerhouse of innovation, investment, and impact.
The UK Government’s Mission Champion for the East of England, and Member of Parliament for Ipswich, Jack Abbott, outlined the region’s potential in delivering the ‘jobs of the future’ in the prospectus:
“This collection of investment-ready projects is a critical element of this agenda, as we look to work with the private sector to deliver the necessary strategic investment, alongside building the case for sustained Government backing.
They represent our region’s immense potential and will be worth more than £4 billion when delivered. Each will have a transformational effect on the communities they are situated in, and the people they serve.
They are regenerative, driving new investment into their local economies, creating well-paid, skilled and secure employment, and adding significant social value.”
The Opportunity East prospectus identifies the East of England as a key driver of UK productivity, contributing £163 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and home to more than 270,000 businesses. It leads the nation in research and development investment per capita and generates nearly a third of the UK’s domestic energy supply.
The document also highlights the region’s role in tackling global challenges — from food and energy security to medical innovation and digital resilience.
With devolution deals progressing in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Greater Essex, and Mayoral leadership already delivering results in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the time is ripe for investment.
The UK Innovation Corridor urges public and private stakeholders alike to seize this moment, back these projects, and be part of shaping the East’s next chapter.
Read the prospectus by clicking here.
