Cambridge recognised for its leadership in knowledge exchange
Cambridge’s leadership in knowledge exchange has been recognised in the Knowledge Exchange Framework 2 (KEF2) results, published by Research England on 27 September. Cambridge secured the highest performance scores in many areas of knowledge exchange, with very high engagement for intellectual property (IP) commercialisation, research partnerships, working with business, and working with the public and third sectors.
Virtuoso is cited in leading global analyst report on the continuous automation testing (CAT) platform landscape
Virtuoso, the global leader in AI-driven automated testing, has been cited by research and advisory company, Forrester, in a report 'The Continuous Automation Testing Platforms Landscape, Q3 2022: Forrester's Overview Of 37 Providers', which reviews the state of play of the continuous automation testing (CAT) space.
After nearly 30 years, Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster studio CEO David Braben steps down
Braben will remain with the company in a new role, but day-to-day operations at Frontier Developments will now be led by former chief creative officer Jonny Watts.
Cambridge leads UK march towards global genomics dominance
Cambridge’s credentials to hand the UK a world lead in genomics research for decades to come have been reinforced by a new report detailing the most powerful influencers in the space.
InFocus: Professionalising care for people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland
Dr Leonid Shapiro, managing partner, Dr Michelle Tempest, partner, and Phil Carrivick, manager, at Candesic compare how different European countries approach care for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PWID) and investigate whether an increase in the market share of independent provision in Ireland will raise political questions around the commercialisation of care. Or will the focus remain on driving up clinical standards, irrespective of operator ownership?
First class delivery as Anderson stamps his class on tech innovation
Ray Anderson co-founded Bango in 1999 after realising that the convergence of the internet with the ubiquity of mobile phones could open-up huge opportunities for content and service providers. He took on the role of Chief Executive Officer when he co-founded the business and moved into the role of Executive Chair in 2020.
How to find an angel investor for your business
Make sure your start-up business has the right type of backer before signing a deal, says David Prosser.
New Trustees join Cambridge Science Centre
Serial entrepreneur, Amy Weatherup and James Marsh, Senior Associate, Private Client Advisory Team, Birketts, have recently joined the Board of Cambridge Science Centre. Their collective expertise adds key skills to the current Board, chaired by Dr David Cleevely, and follows the end of tenure for long-serving Board member, John Short.
Cambridge companies not scaling up to maximum potential
Business Weekly CEO Tony Quested talks to Martin Frost CBE, co-founder and former CEO of CMR Surgical in Business Weekly’s latest Cambridge Torchbearer interview, in association with BDB Pitmans.
The ideaSpace podcast with Simon Thorpe & Phil O’Donovan
We recently spoke to Cambridge Angels, Simon Thorpe and Phil Donovan about what they do, what they're looking for as investors and why Cambridge is a great place to start a business.
PODCASTS PODCAST Techtalk with Peter Cowley about angel investing, operating companies and exits
“This is genetic or not. But it's an intense, almost pathological, desire to learn. I live to learn, really. But not just to learn from others, not just to draw from other people. But to give as well. Hence, helping you with this podcast, and the books, and everything else. For some reason I just can't work out, I need to fill each day - not in a way that's detrimental to my personal relationships, I hope - with something where I'm giving and taking at the same time” - Peter Cowley, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Board of Global Business Angels Network, President Emeritus of EBAN, Author and Dad
How cities are changing shape and adopting new urban design principles
The pandemic has changed the way we work, travel and interact – and cities need to change too to avoid becoming ghost towns. Dr David Cleevely, chair of the Cambridge Ahead NECE project, discusses new research that examines how the city can experiment with new urban design principles and transport.
Cambridge Ahead says hybrid working threatens innovation
The opportunities for meeting new people and maintaining innovation-fuelled growth in the new hybrid working environment are under threat, say Cambridge Ahead commentators following publication of new research.
Comment: X-ray inspection offers unrivalled insights
A new generation of X-ray inspection technology is offering unrivalled real-time insights into all kinds of items on high-speed factory production lines, writes Dr Richard Parmee, founder and CEO of Sapphire Inspection Systems.
Grapeshot Founder & ‘Pioneer’ of Contextual Advertising John Snyder Joins Illuma Technology
John Snyder, co-founder of contextual targeting provider, Grapeshot, has joined next-generation contextual AI specialist Illuma Technology as a shareholder and active investor.
Most Active Angel Networks in the UK
Angel networks—or angel groups—have become an important source of funding for entrepreneurs in the early stages of startup growth, either alongside or as an alternative to traditional venture capital firms. Here, we rank the most active angel networks in the United Kingdom between 2011 and 2021.
Silicon Valley investor backs Cambridge Future Tech seed round
Vest Coast Capital, which has bases in Silicon Valley and New York, has invested in a seed round for Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) – a venture builder for DeepTech startups accessing novel and disruptive technologies from a host of UK-based universities.
o2h unveils new investment opportunities following latest successes
Sharply focused funding steered by o2h Ventures in Cambridge is bearing fruit for biotechnology enterprises in the Cluster and UK-wide.
Cambridge Enterprise records ongoing successes in latest annual report
Cambridge Enterprise’s latest annual report, published this month, reveals a successful technology transfer model delivering positive business impacts for University of Cambridge academics, researchers, staff and students under the watchful eye of chief executive Dr Diarmuid O’Brien.
#21toWatch shortlist of innovative people, companies and ‘things’ revealed
The 2022 shortlist for the #21toWatch Awards has been unveiled and features some of the most ground-breaking entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovations from the East of England.