Professional Networks
If you’re new to the business scene in Norwich and want to connect with like-minded professionals, heading along to an event is a great place to start.
From informal meetups to specialist groups, there are plenty of opportunities to spark conversations, build partnerships and stay in the loop with what’s happening across the city.
Not a fan of traditional networking? Don’t worry — Norwich has something for everyone. Forget the stiff handshakes and small talk about the weather; here, networking is about so much more. It’s about meeting new people, sharing ideas and sparking genuine conversations that can open doors to fresh opportunities.
Professional networks in Norwich
Akcela
Based in city centre business hub Fuel Studios, Akcela is a business consultancy and start-up incubator, bringing founders and entrepreneurs together to create a welcoming community. Its services include start-up incubation and consultancy, marketing and branding support, and technology implementation.
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Anglia Capital Group
The Anglia Capital Group are a network of over 60 angel investors, seeking to invest in disruptive, innovative and exciting start-ups and early growth stage businesses in the East of England.
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Brandland
A membership organisation for people and companies working in and around branding, in and around Norwich. In partnership with CreativeUEA. From monthly networking sessions to organised events, Brandland’s focus is connecting the Norwich community of creatives, entrepreneurs and businesses.
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The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Norfolk
The BIPC Norfolk, managed by Norfolk County Council’s Library & Information Service, provides free support to aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups and more established SMEs in Norfolk. This includes access to webinars, training, grants, online business databases, intellectual property guidance, one-to-ones, workshops and networking events.
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Buy Local Norfolk
If you’re looking for business networking opportunities in Norfolk, BLN is a very welcoming community. Anyone with an interest in doing more business locally is welcome to come along to one of our monthly networking events, whether you are a current member, or just curious to meet us and find out more!
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Code Bar Norwich
If you haven't heard of Codebar it's a wonderful initiative to make the tech scene a more diverse and welcoming place by running free coding workshops.
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Constructing Excellence Norforlk
Join fellow young professionals (18-35ish) from across the construction sector for an informal social event. Norfolk Constructing Excellence Club is committed to improving the business performance of its members by focusing on innovation and best practice through collaborative working and supply chain integration.
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Creative EAST
Creative East facilitates a community for regional business leaders and provides a supportive environment to help you explore the different growth options available to you. Creative East is the regional iteration of the national Create Growth Programme.
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East of England Energy Group
East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) represents ranging from energy producers to supply chain companies. It is a key voice for the sector, putting the region and its expertise on the redar of mayoe international players and influential politicians at regional and national levels.
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
Whether you’re starting a new business, working for yourself or managing a growing team, they are here to help you every step of the way. Make more time for running your business with support, advice and guidance at your fingertips.
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Financial Industry Group (FiG) Norwich
FIG aims to develop a thriving cluster in Norwich that is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for insurance, financial and professional services. In doing so, fig creates value for people, firms and local communities.
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Flock Emerging Creatives Network
FLOCK is a brand-new network aimed at creatives aged 18-25, emerging onto the arts and cultural scene in East Anglia.
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Future of Women in Business Network
Creating a space with a specific focus on guiding women in their professional development via networking.Future of Women in Business (FWB) network does exactly what it says on the tin, and has so far been met with great enthusiasm by women from all sectors.
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Gen-E Networking
Dynamic networking events for young professionals in Norwich and Ipswich.
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Hot Source
Norwich and the East is so full of interesting people doing cool and very creative work that you probably don’t even know about. Help us discover, support and share that awesomeness within – and also outside – our creative community. So come along to meet like-minded people but also those who you might not otherwise come across. You might find opportunities for collaboration or simply just have fun and meet someone new.
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Insight Apprentice
The Insight project will give each participating business a tailored package of business support and a designated Business Development Officer to help embed the right approach to apprenticeships into your organisation.
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Institute of Directors
IoD is focused in Building strong connections across Norfolk, our branch members come from a range of sectors and organisations, including energy, manufacturing, professional services, food, and agriculture. They share their members’ unique perspectives with policy makers, helping to shape the way their region discusses critical business issues.
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Interact
Interact are a well-established regional property networking group with members including clients, contractors and property professionals. They meet at least four times a year with guests to make introductions and share knowledge and opportunities. For more information, please contact the current Branch Chair, details below.
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The Law Society
Local junior lawyers divisions (JLDs) and groups support junior lawyers across England and Wales through events and opportunities to socialise with other junior lawyers who work and live in your area. The groups also help you connect and build your professional networks.
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The Marketing Meetup
If you would like to learn from the greatest marketers in the world or meet your fellow marketing people in a kind environment – TMM is for you. Every event we run puts listening, saying hello, and being positively lovely at its core.
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MENTA
A well-connected local business community means shared knowledge, collaboration and sustainable growth for everyone. MENTA's monthly networking events and annual business show provide a great opportunity and platform to do exactly that.
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NAAME
The NAAME (New Anglia Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering) Cluster is the LEP-recognised sector group devoted to promoting, supporting & developing the Manufacturing and Engineering community throughout Norfolk, Suffolk & beyond!
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Nelsonspirit
Nelsonspirit is a leadership mentoring business. Inspired by the spirit of Horatio Nelson, we support, encourage and develop the leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
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New Anglia Growth Hub
The Anglia Capital Group is a network of almost 80 angel investors, seeking to fund disruptive, innovative, and exciting start-ups and early-growth-stage businesses in the East of England. As well as managing the network’s deal platform, the group holds pitch events throughout the year for its investors.
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The Norfolk Chambers of Commerce
The Norfolk Chambers of Commerce is a business membership organisation of over 940 members ranging from SMEs to global brands, representing voices on both a local and a national platform.
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Norfolk Community Advice Network
NCAN is an advice triage service comprised of members of the Norfolk Community Advice Network and Age UK Norfolk is proud to be leading this new initiative geared towards ensuring people in Norfolk receive the right advice at the right time.
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Norfolk Game Developers
Norfolk Game Developers are a welcoming community for local game creators of all experience and backgrounds.
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Norfolk Network
Norfolk Network is a vibrant community of over 100 business owners, directors, entrepreneurs and academics from all backgrounds and disciplines. With a focus on peer support, knowledge and learning, they aim to provide a fertile environment for local businesses to thrive.
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Norfolk Women´s Marketing Network
Norfolk Women’s Marketing Network was founded to offer a community to those seeking connections with like-minded individuals. Marketing is constantly evolving and there’s undeniable value in having peers to ask questions to and bounce ideas off of. NWM Network runs monthly networking events and social meetups in Norfolk, on the values of: Connect, Share, Empower.
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NorDev
This group is for those looking to explore new ideas or take their software development skills to the next level. They focus on diving into detail and delivering practical value, while making knowledge more accessible so members can learn, progress, and thrive in the highly specialized and valuable field of software engineering
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Norwich Business Improvement District
Positioning Norwich as one of Britain’s leading cities, Norwich Business Improvement District is run for local businesses by local businesses. Its overarching vision is to make a clear, positive impact on the vitality of the city centre and the success of the businesses within it.
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Norwich Business Women's Network (NBWN)
Run by a volunteer committee of current members, NBWN focus is to provide a welcoming and relaxed environment for women to develop and nurture long lasting business relationships and friendship.
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Norwich Forum for the Construction Industry (NFCI)
To promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the construction industry and to enhance its reputation with those who employ it and with the general public.
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Norwich Kitty Business Networking Group
To meet and network in a top-notch pub with some like-minded people who like a few laughs and a drink once a week, while managing to promote your business and gain some contacts with minimal effort. Especially for small businesses.
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Norwich Property Meet
Norwich Property Meet are friendly group of Norfolk property investors, catching up every month with a drink, or two, sharing knowledge.
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NWES Business Support
NWES provides professional advice and training to existing business and individuals wanting to set up in business. It can provide bursaries and loans as well as managed workspace in Norwich and across the county.
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ProductTank
ProductTank Norwich welcomes anyone interested in product, including founders, Product Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, UX and Product Designers, developers or students exploring the field. No matter your background or level of experience, there's a place for you here.
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Prospher
Prospher believes ALL women have the right to thrive in their professional lives. They provide the platform and tools to make that happen and help connect those already smashing it in their careers with those who need a helping hand to develop their skills, build their confidence and find the right opportunities to move forward.
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Prowess Women in Business – Norfolk
Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Their vision is an environment where women in business can flourish.
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Space East
You might already be working in the Space Sector, or you might be simply interested in finding out what the space sector can do for you and your business. Space East aims to bring together innovative people from business and academia to share knowledge, expertise and capabilities to explore exciting opportunities and establish our region as a leading player in the UK space sector.
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Sync the City
Sync the City is a mash-up of BBC The Apprentice, Dragons Den and X-Factor, all condensed into 54 Hours. If you want to put rocket fuel into learning, growing and building your confidence, then come join us.
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Start Your Own Business
If you are self employed or run a small firm in Norwich, we would strongly recommend that you consider adding networking to your marketing strategy. Not only does it widen your circle of business contacts, it can keep you in touch with what is going on in the local business world, and potentially bring in more trade.
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Tastebuds Collective
Tastebuds emerged as a response to the region's growing demand for resources, networking opportunities, and commercial collaboration, aiming to unite food and drink businesses, academia and research along with the public sector under a common platform.
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Tech East
This not-for-profit membership organisation of ambitious technology businesses is leading the charge to make the East of England the next Silicon Valley. Free to join, Tech East offers regular networking meetings and advice.
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Tech Velocity
As the East of England’s first digital accelerator, Tech Velocity helps passionate founders scale their businesses. It includes Founding 50, a networking group of successful business leaders from across the region. It uses its collective voice to shape local policy and investment, support early-stage founders, and enables growth and collaboration.
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Toast Networking
Better Business Breakfast – Business networking for people looking to expand their network in an atmosphere of conviviality and friendship.
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UEA Business School Networking
UEA Business School business networking events aim to help bridge the gap between academia and business, encouraging greater collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships.
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UnLtd
UnLtd provides funding and support to individuals within the Norwich City Council area who wish to become social entrepreneurs and set up a social enterprise.
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