Tech Nation Cambridge

Support:

1. Accelerate Cambridge, The three-month programmes combine entrepreneurship training, regular coaching and mentoring, as well as access to shared workspace
2. Cambridge Technology Group, a group of product development and technical consulting companies, providing innovative solutions to leading businesses
3. Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club, a student-run organisation aiming to nurture entrepreneurship in academics and students
4. Ideaspace, is an initiative run by the University of Cambridge which aims to support “high impact new ventures” through a membership programme
5. Cambridge Business Lounge, co-working space
6. Cambridge Network – Membership organisation
7. Cambridge Cleantech – Membership organisation focused on supporting the growth of environmental goods and services

Funding:

1. Cambridge Destination Digital programme offers various funding and support services to local firms.
2. Grants4Growth, The programme provides capital grants for small and medium-sized businesses to install new processes, production facilities and clean technology
3. Cambridge Angels, making investments of up to £1m, the group focuses on software, science, technology and biotech businesses
4. Cambridge Capital Group, is a set of around 60 investors which, again, focuses on high-tech and technology start-ups in the region