More on cyber insurance benefits and limitations

Organisations in the United Kingdom are faced with a constant barrage of digital dangers where cyber threats lurk around every corner.

eg technology’s Co-Founder, Andrew Ede, retires

Andrew Ede, eg technology's Co-Founder, retires after 22 years.

Precision agri-tech could accelerate uptake of biologicals if regulations can keep up, new report reveals

Agri-TechE and Cambridge Consultants identify benefit of multi-disciplinary collaboration

Start up grant aims to support medical device industry innovation

Springboard Pro proudly announces the launch of its 2024 Start-up Grant. This program is specifically tailored to assist fledgling medical device start-ups in the design and development of early-phase concepts with a £20,000 Springboard project.

Gen Z and millennials more likely than others to favour car subscription service over ownership model

One in five consumers of all ages (18%) prefer car subscription service and this interest increases among 18-34-year-olds (28%); Nearly a third (32%) of consumers say they would consider purchasing insurance directly from the manufacturer if given the option; Nearly three quarters of consumers (71%) say they expect to spend less than £30,000 for a new or used vehicle; 6% worried about…

Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme launches

Community groups are being empowered to take action on climate change through a grant scheme encouraging local sustainability initiatives.

Local charity doubles original planting target

Local Cambridgeshire rewilding charity, Creating Nature’s Corridors is celebrating completing its 2023/24 season AND more than doubling the planting target set for the year.  The charity aims to plant 10,000 native trees and hedges per annum but in just five months, has smashed this goal by 53%, creating 1.7km of new hedgerows and planting 21,247 trees and hedging plants. 

Proposals for green energy innovation centre at ARU Peterborough presented at Parliamentary event

An early-stage proposal to create a new research and development institute for sustainable energy at the city’s new university, ARU Peterborough, was launched at a Parliamentary reception in the House of Commons yesterday (Monday, March 18).

Cambridge MBA candidates launch climate legacy commitment

Two Cambridge MBA candidates at Cambridge Judge Business School have launched the Climate Legacy Commitment, an initiative to mobilise MBA students who pledge to be part of a global movement to encourage business to meaningfully confront the climate challenge.

Shining a light on the future of business: The Guildhall to light up for B Corp Month this March

Between 13 and 20 March, The Guildhall, in Cambridge City’s Market Square, will light up in white, yellow and pink to celebrate B Corp Month, which takes place throughout March.

Harnessing sunlight to digest plastics and a smart fitness device for your brain: meet the 11 start-ups selected from the first Founders at the University of Cambridge Start 1.0 accelerator

Founders at the University of Cambridge welcomes eleven innovative companies to the Start Accelerator 1.0 programme  The start-ups, all founded by Cambridge students, alumni and academics, are working on difficult challenges across hardware, life sciences and sustai

Cambridge Wide Open Day returns with ‘Be Curious’ Sci-Tech City-wide event

LEADING science companies and innovation parks will once again open their doors to showcase their contribution to sci-tech innovation when Cambridge Wide Open Day returns for 2024.

Tired of attending events that make you question your life choices?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual interactions, creating engaging online events has become a paramount challenge. Whether you're hosting a webinar, virtual conference, or hybrid event, capturing and maintaining the audience's attention is crucial.

Medical innovations, Sustainability, Agritech and AI dominate #21toWatch 2024 Awards

The 6th annual #21toWatch innovation awards have been unveiled at an awards ceremony at The Bradfield Centre in Cambridge, the UK Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation.

From black lives matter to grassroots climate actions, Cambridge Festival asks the big questions

Have we made any real progress since Black Lives Matter? Should we be using climate change to animate new grassroots, bottom-up actions, rather than only seeking breakthrough solutions? Who can fix the teacher recruitment and retention crisis? And how do we tackle a global health crisis such as antibiotic resistance?

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering and partners win prestigious International Energy Award for RapidWeld project

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) – a renowned specialist in power beam welding technologies – triumphed at the Energy Institute’s International Energy Awards in London on 29th February, winning a prestigious industry award for its involvement in the ground-breaking RapidWeld project. CVE and the partners it worked with on RapidWeld were crowned overall winners in the ‘Technology Award’ category…

Climate Governance Initiative appoints new Associate Director for Communications and Engagement

The Climate Governance Initiative has created a new position of Associate Director to lead the team responsible for the Initiative’s communications, and engagement with its global network of Chapters, partners, and other stakeholders.

Welch Group chosen to join prestigious project in the transport industry’s drive for Net Zero

The Welch Group, a Cambridge-based SME, is spearheading sustainable logistics solutions with their early adoption of electric HGVs and membership in the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium. Their pivotal role underscores their commitment to environmental stewardship and highlights their expertise as one of the few SMEs contributing to this monumental effort, aimed at revolutionizing heavy goods vehicle…

Guardtech Group set for Space-Comm debut as part of March exhibition triple header

Suffolk design & build specialists to share wide range of cleanroom products and services in jam-packed expo schedule

Water-sensing technology company Infersens launches first commercially available solution at World Water-Tech Innovation Summit

Cambridge-based Infersens has launched Cortense®, its first commercially available solution to transform Legionella risk management and dramatically cut water waste.

Shadow Environment Minister calls on textile industry to act on the environment

Cambridge - The Shadow Environment Minister has called on the textile industry to take ‘meaningful action’ on protecting the environment.

Launching evolue - hello World

Hello World  We are excited to announce the official launch of evolue, a dynamic agile consultancy, that is committed to empowering organisations and individuals in navigating the ever-changing landscape of today's world. About Us:

Xampla welcomes former P&G chemist to team as scale-up accelerates

CREATOR of plastic-free, natural materials, Xampla, continues to scale-up the commercialisation of its biodegradable Morro materials with new industry hire.

Home-grown Six Inches of Soil film released in cinemas across the UK

Cambridge-based DragonLight Films' much-anticipated environmental documentary begins its UK screening tour. The ‘green carpet’ launch will take place at the Arts Picturehouse Cambridge on 19th March, followed by screenings across the country.

Global tech leaders, innovators and investors unite as Cambridge Tech Week returns for 2024

Taking place from 9-13 September 2024, Cambridge Tech Week will showcase renowned research and innovation with the theme of ‘Innovate, Invest and Grow’