Freeport East has attracted £250 million in private investment and created 1,800 jobs across its development sites in 2024, with international firms from Australia, Turkey and Germany choosing to invest in our region.
Freeport East has partnered with advisory firm greenCrowd to help small and medium-sized businesses access funding for sustainable projects. The collaboration aims to unlock new investment opportunities through a dedicated impact fund launching in 2025.
The University of Suffolk has won government funding to launch new degree apprenticeships in 2025, addressing regional skills gaps and supporting local growth projects.
Freeport East is injecting almost £1 million into East of England businesses and education organisations through two new funds to support small businesses and strengthen opportunities in high-growth sectors like clean energy.