Collaborate2innovate is an initiative designed to help technology companies in the eastern region increase opportunities through networking. The project was initially funded by the EU through EEDA (East of England Development Agency), plus partner funding and corporate sponsorship. A number of initiatives were run and a number of specialist and regional groups were set up.

A main aim of the group now is to connect entrepreneurs and developers of new products to the resources that can deliver the relevant projects. New ventures have been formed from members and others have been introduced to resources to help them.

The group has a wide range of members, including design engineers, training providers and those with marketing and financial experience. Any business or individual with an interest in technology may become a member. The members include specialist companies, consultants, universities, other innovators and public bodies responsible for economic development