Norfolk: Powering Tomorrow’s Innovation, Today!
by Emily Nichols | 3rd Jun 2025 | Hethel Innovation , Scottow Enterprise Park
Norfolk is making a major impression at the UK Real Estate Investment Forum, attracting global investors interested in real estate, research, and science. The county is proving it’s much more than just a tourism or university destination—it’s a true engine of innovation. A standout example is Scottow Enterprise Park, managed by Hethel Innovation, which has transformed a former RAF base north of Norwich into a thriving hub for cleantech and off-grid clean energy solutions. Here, businesses are pioneering ways to generate, store, and use clean energy for everything from global farming to powering drones, especially in places not connected to the main energy grid. This “micro energy evolution” is helping farms and businesses turn waste into energy, cut emissions, and tap into renewable sources—mirroring Norfolk’s tradition of pioneering breakthroughs. With its unique mix of location, technology, and forward-thinking community, Norfolk is positioning itself as a prime destination for those wanting to invest in the industries of tomorrow.
About the Author
Emily Nichols
Marketing Lead
As Marketing Lead at Hethel Innovation, I bring together a passion for storytelling, community building, and driving impact within the region’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. But I try to do this through the lens of good trouble, finding a way to balance creativity with strategy, often throwing the unexpected into the mix. I'm a firm believer in human first, so when I look at the vibrant innovation landscape around me at Hethel Innovation, it sparks curiosity and questioning. It's one thing to look at data points; it's another to uncover the passion and journey behind it.
