Networks

As an innovator in Cambridge, you’ll discover a thriving ecosystem of networks and communities designed to support business growth. From cross-sector groups like Cambridge Network to specialist hubs such as One Nucleus and Cambridge Cleantech, the city offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and funding.

Networks

  • Agri-TechE

    Forward-thinking farmers, researchers, technologists, and agri-businesses to foster collaboration and drive impactful solutions.

    https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/

  • Cambridge Ahead

    Cambridge Ahead is a membership organisation acting as voice for the Cambridge economy. They  produce data-driven insight, collaborate with policymakers, and champion the contribution Cambridge city region makes nationally and locally.

    cambridgeahead.co.uk/

  • Cambridge Association for Women in Science and Engineering

    Connecting and Inspiring Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine.

    https://www.camawise.org.uk/

  • Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

    Networking events and resources to support local businesses in the Cambridgeshire area.

    https://www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/

  • Cambridge Cleantech

    Cambridge Cleantech brings together innovators, investors, corporates, academics and the public sector to create a sustainable future.

    https://www.cambridgecleantech.org.uk/

  • Cambridge Female Founder Network

    A community dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs and founders in Cambridge through events and peer-to-peer learning.

    https://www.cambridgefemalefounders.com/

  • Cambridge Network

    Connects businesses, academics, and entrepreneurs within a network of over 1,000 members to foster collaboration and innovation.

    https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/

  • Cambridge Society for Application of Research

    CSAR exists to encourage an appreciation of the application of research through lectures and online webinars, visits, the CSAR PhD student awards and outreach to schools.

    https://www.csar.org.uk/

  • Cambridge Wireless

    An international community specialising in wireless, mobile, and related technologies, fostering collaboration and innovation.

    https://www.cambridgewireless.co.uk/

  • Connect HealthTech

    Catalyse connections which spark collaboration at the interface between medicine and technology, tapping into Cambridge’s unique ecosystem to enable partnerships, innovation and future growth.

    https://connect.cam.ac.uk/health-tech

  • Conexen

    Events and networking for executives and founders working in Pharma, Life Sciences, Medical Devices and Health Tech

    www.conexen.net

  • Innovate Cambridge

    Innovate Cambridge is leading an inclusive, forward looking and ambitious innovation roadmap for Cambridge. They organise an annual summit on science and tech and opened The Glasshouse.

    https://innovatecambridge.com/

  • Nucleate

    Nucleate is a student-led organization that represents
    the largest global community of bio-innovators.

    https://nucleate.org/locations/united-kingdom/

  • One Nucleus

    One Nucleus, the not-for-profit Life Sciences & Healthcare membership organisation headquartered in Cambridge.

    https://onenucleus.com/

Podcasts + Newsletters

  • Cambridge Tech Podcast

    Weekly tech news from in and around Cambridge.

    In-depth conversations with the founders, innovators, and enablers within the
    Cambridge tech ecosystem.

    www.cambridgetechpodcast.com

  • Eastern Promise Podcast

    Each week, the podcast features interviews, roundtables and tours, hearing from business leaders, opinion formers, entrepreneurs, creatives, philanthropists and more.

    www.easternpromise.org.uk

  • Founders at University of Cambridge - Newsletter

    Updates on the latest cohort and a useful broad information on science and tech innovation in Cambridge.

    founders.cam.ac.uk

  • IdeaSpace Podcast

    IdeaSpace podcasts features interviews with startup founders and investors.

    ideaspace.cam.ac.uk/category/podcasts/

Initiatives

  • Create Cambridge

    Create Cambridge is the city's cultural compact, bringing together artists and cultural organisations, with academic, industry and civic organisations to lead on a bold new vision for Culture in Cambridge.

    www.createcambridge.org.uk

  • The Cambridge Pledge

    Where entrepreneurs and institutions take bold action against systemic inequality, committing a percentage of their future wealth to drive transformative change.

    www.cambridge-pledge.org

  • Together Culture

    Together Culture are working to build a more inclusive and ecological economy in Cambridge.

    www.togetherculture.com

  • #21toWatch Awards

    #21toWatch is a dedicated campaign to showcase and highlight the maybe lesser known, recognising those exciting new entries across all market sectors.