Cambridge joins forces with Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) to rocket-boost progress on a new generation of neuro-technologies designed to treat conditions such as depression, dementia, chronic pain, epilepsy and injuries to the nervous system.
Neurological and mental health disorders will affect four in every five people in their lifetimes and present a greater overall health burden than cancer and cardiovascular disease combined. Neuro-technology – where technology is used to control the nervous system - has the potential to deliver revolutionary new treatments for these disorders.
The science of building technology small enough, precise enough and cheap enough to make a global impact requires an environment where the very best minds from across the UK can collaborate, dream up radical, risky ideas and test them without fear of failure.
Introducing Cambridge NeuroWorks
This innovative programme will support the development of breakthrough technologies, from electronic brain implants to brain-computer interfaces, designed to improve lives globally. With a focus on reducing risks and side effects of implants and enabling accessible treatments for millions, Cambridge NeuroWorks is a game-changer in the neuro-health field.
Through two core streams:
The Fellowship Programme
- Blue Sky Fellowship: Seeking radical thinkers with disruptive ideas to rapidly test and develop their technologies in Cambridge.
- Frontier Fellowship: Helping innovators with proven ideas take their work to the next level, turning it into a scalable business.
We are looking for visionaries who don’t just think outside the box, but don’t see a box at all.
The Ecosystem Programme
The Ecosystem Programme is about creating a vibrant, UK-wide neurotechnology community where leaders from business, science, engineering, academia and the NHS can meet, spark ideas and form collaborations. This will involve quarterly events in Cambridge, road trip events across the UK and access to the thriving online Cambridge network, Connect: Health Tech.
Connect: Health Tech
Stay connected with the thriving online community on the Connect: Health Tech platform – a go-to hub for updates, insights and opportunities from the programme.
"The partnership with ARIA is exhilarating, because it will empower us to give brilliant people the tools to turn their original ideas into scalable, commercially viable devices that can have a global impact."
Contact the Cambridge NeuroWorks team on enquiries@cambridgeneuroworks.com. You can also keep up to date with the programme via the Cambridge NeuroWorks LinkedIn page.
