Cambridge is seizing a unique moment to amplify the global impact of its world-leading research by opening a new office in London’s tech hub, aiming to build stronger connections, embrace entrepreneurial risk, and better integrate academia with investors, says Jim Glasheen

From discovering Newton’s law of gravity, to laying the foundation for computing, to unlocking the potential of monoclonal antibodies, few universities have the track record of discoveries of Cambridge. Nor 125 Nobel prizes that recognise this.

However, even with this pedigree, Cambridge has more work to do to take the discoveries our academics make and help them maximise their impact. Right now, there is also a compelling transient opportunity for the UK to capitalise on the disinvestment in innovation, research and curiosity elsewhere.

Now is the time for Cambridge and the UK to double down on science and innovation and capture this opportunity, whether through advancing our world-leading research or welcoming the talent that can help develop, commercialise and invest in the technologies of the future. That’s why we’re thrilled to be opening Cambridge Enterprise’s first ever office at the heart of London’s tech community in Kings Cross.

Connection as a catalyst

Opening in London is a physical manifestation of our belief that our........

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