2024 marked a milestone with 41 approved Cambridge Enterprise Ventures investments, representing a substantial breakthrough. The Technology Investment Fund committed over £2m investment across 20 projects covering the breadth of disciplines in the University during its first nine months, de-risking and adding value to technologies and supporting the accelerated translation of university research in preparation for future licensing or spinout.
The report in which the successes are revealed highlights the launch of START 1.0 a pre-seed accelerator programme organised and hosted by Founders at the University of Cambridge.
The first cohort of the initiative included 11 companies, each working to address global challenges ranging from climate change to healthcare with seven securing further funding within six months.
Building on this momentum, Founders has introduced SYNC, a new co-founder matching programme that will support, accelerate and scale new founders and companies from the University.
IE Cambridge continued to establish itself as a central hub for all the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship activities, delivering and signposting a range of events, activities and resources to connect, guide and inspire.
The first Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cambridge report was published, showcasing the University as a powerhouse of entrepreneurship.
Full story: Brain gain milestone as Cambridge Enterprise drives 41 University investments in a year
