PwC Cambridge spearheads initiative to hear local views on the drivers of business growth
A new piece of qualitative research gives local businesses the opportunity to have their say via an online survey.
Cambridge Ahead supports findings of Mass Transport Options Assessment Report
Business and academic member organisation, Cambridge Ahead today expressed support for the conclusions reached in the recently published Greater Cambridge Mass Transport Options Assessment Report.
Cambridge Ahead report explores provision of space for early-stage life science companies
Business and academic member organisation, Cambridge Ahead, today published the findings of its latest research into the provision of commercial R&D space for life sciences in the Cambridge area.
Cambridge Ahead announces #CambsNotspotterHack event
Cambridge Ahead is running a one-day hackathon, the #CambsNotspotterHack, following the success of its #CambsNotspotter initiative in the past 18 months.
Tackling mobile and broadband connectivity notspots in Greater Cambridge: #CambsNotspotter
Cambridge Ahead's data led, evidence-based approach to tackling mobile and broadband connectivity notspots in the Greater Cambridge area leads to tangible improvements and new initiatives. Over 3M connectivity data points were gathered per month during the first 12 months of the crowdsourcing initiative #CambsNotspotter
Latest data from Cambridge Ahead shows unabated growth of Cambridge companies
New data shows that the remarkable growth of Cambridge companies that was revealed for 2014-15 continued in 2015-16.
Over 200 people attend Cambridge Ahead’s ‘Successful City’ event
More than 200 people packed the main conference room in the Granta Centre at Granta Park, south of Cambridge, last week to attend Cambridge Ahead’s annual conference, entitled 'What Makes for a Successful UK City in the 21st century?'.
Cambridge Ahead grows its Membership and Management team
The business and academic membership organisation Cambridge Ahead gains its 41st member and expands its office with the recruitment of a Project Manager.
Cambridge Ahead puts Placemaking as central theme to its annual seminar in January 2017
Cambridge Ahead’s annual seminar, ‘What Makes for a Successful UK City in the 21st century?’, will take place on the morning of 18th January 2017 and will highlight Placemaking and its relevance to Cambridge in the event agenda.
Cambridge Cluster Map undergoes refresh of data
Cambridge Ahead has recently completed a refresh of the data of its Cambridge Cluster Map, which was launched in July. The map is a data tool that accurately maps the growth of the Cambridge sub-region over time and reveals the true extent of the success of the ‘Cambridge Phenomenon’.
Two more top organisations join Cambridge Ahead
Two more familiar organisations from the business world have joined Cambridge Ahead, taking the membership to 40.
Working with the City Deal is best route to solve congestion, says Cambridge Ahead
The City Deal’s 8-point plan to address congestion through the City Deal initiative represents a significant step forward in tackling difficult issues that require more than just sticking plaster solutions, according to Cambridge Ahead.
Cambridge Declaration sets out the values and objectives of the city in the wake of Brexit
A manifesto for the Cambridge city region in response to the EU Referendum result has been finalised and released. The Cambridge Declaration is a values-based document originated by Lord Lansley CBE and developed as a result of a meeting of political, academic and business leaders from the city held on 8th July.
Cambridge and Brexit – what next?
Over 70 Cambridgeshire political, academic and business leaders met at the Cambridge Union Society to discuss the results of the EU Referendum.
Congestion-busting Route R bus service reaches target of over 1,500 passengers a week
Exactly one year on from its launch, the Stagecoach Route R bus service from Trumpington Park & Ride to Cambridge rail station, supported by Cambridge Ahead, has been hailed a success in the effort to reduce congestion and the stress of journeying into the city for commuters.
Cambridge Ahead launches #CambsNotspotter initiative to help create a hyper-connected city
A new crowdsourcing initiative has been launched which will empower Cambridge employees and residents to help provide the city and its surrounding areas with a future-proof connectivity infrastructure.
Three more prime businesses join Cambridge Ahead
Another three leading Cambridge businesses have joined Cambridge Ahead. Mott Macdonald, Sepura and Strutt & Parker have become members, taking the total to 39 full member organisations.
#CambsNotspotter initiative empowers people to create a hyper-connected Cambridge
A new crowdsourcing initiative is being launched today (Monday), which will enable Cambridge employees and residents to provide the city and its surrounding areas with a future-proof connectivity infrastructure.
New data reveals remarkable growth of Cambridge companies
New Cambridge Growth data released by Cambridge Ahead highlights a record of remarkable growth during 2014/15, with Cambridge companies enjoying a 7.7% increase in turnover – which now stands at £33 billion – and a 7.7% increase in employment.
New initiative aims to close the Skills Gap
Step Up is a new digital platform which aims to close the skills gap in Cambridge. It launches this week (Thursday 11th February) at Form the Future’s Education & Skills conference.
Cambridge Ahead initiative aims to propel the region to hyper-connected status
A team from Cambridge Ahead has produced a new tool to help businesses make the right capital decision on network infrastructure capacity – a key driver of success in a digital economy.
Cambridge Ahead summarises its progress in 2015
If its first year was one of quiet development of its agenda items, 2015 has been a year when Cambridge Ahead has made real progress in key projects. This Winter briefing comes at a time when its membership has reached 38 organisations.
Video: launch event of The Case for Cambridge
A compelling video of key messages about vital investment requirements for the city, from the launch event of The Case for Cambridge - which took place at the Cambridge Union Society last month - is now available.
Life sciences boost to Cambridge Ahead membership
The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute becomes Cambridge Ahead's 36th Member organisation, while two significant Cambridge life science figures become Individual Members.
The Case for Cambridge launched to gain vital infrastructure investment for the city
Cambridge can be self-reliant and drive its own growth if Government can provide us with the devolved powers we need – all we require from Government is a framework in which to operate.