A Global Centre for Applied Innovation
One of Cambridge’s many strengths is its deep connections between academia, industry and investment. It’s a city where world-class research meets commercial opportunity, and where collaboration drives progress. This tightly knit environment has created a virtuous circle of innovation, where early-stage companies can access the expertise, funding, and infrastructure they need to grow, and global organisations have access to external innovation partners to help solve complex challenges and deliver next-generation products.
That resilience reflects more than early-stage success; it highlights the maturity, infrastructure, and sustained investment available in Cambridge. With over 5,300 knowledge-intensive companies employing 71,000 people, the city’s innovation economy is not just thriving, it’s scaling.