Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship is core to the University’s mission
There are a multitude of programmes and resources available to you, from workshops to accelerators, competitions and events, through to investment and space.
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CHAMPION
Champion an entrepreneurial culture where enterprising minds are supported and inspired to make their ideas a reality
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CONVENE
Convene innovation and entrepreneurial activity at the University, creating a strong community of support
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CONNECT
Connect University entrepreneurs to the wider Cambridge ecosystem and to each other
Cambridge provides the perfect runway to go from being an academic student with absolutely zero business experience to someone that’s capable of starting their own company.
Coco Newton
COO, Fathom Cognition
You can be both scientist and business woman in the right environment, and Cambridge is that.
Nadia Radzman
Research Associate, Sainsbury Laboratory
Navigating the Cambridge entrepreneurship ecosystem can be challenging and time-consuming, but through IE Cambridge I can now easily find and contact the relevant people and programmes all in one place.
Mark Golab
PhD in Engineering and University of Cambridge entrepreneurExplore how other students and academics have transformed their ideas into startup success
Pawan’s Cambridge startup attracts multinational giants
Marc’s confidence came through the business plan competition
Nadia combines her two great passions: academic research and entrepreneurship
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2024
IE Cambridge report
Discover how the University of Cambridge has become a global powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship. From cultivating top talent to spinning out ground-breaking companies, this report highlights the key factors behind the University’s economic impact and world-changing ventures.
