5300 knowledge intensive firms and 800 knowledgeintensive services companies Research Institutions employ over 37000 people Global turnover of Cambridge companies was 48 billion in 2019 20 ID: 1017489
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2. 2Cambridge is Europe’s leading innovation ecosystem5,300+ knowledge intensive firms and 800 knowledge-intensive services companiesResearch Institutions employ over 37,000 peopleGlobal turnover of Cambridge companies was £48 billion in 2019 – 20Life Sciences/Healthcare cluster turnover of £7 billionTech cluster turnover of £5 billionAdvanced Manufacturing turnover of £6 billion
3. Talent & SkillsKnowledge Engine3The Cambridge ecosystem is based on five key components that work together to drive innovation
4. 4Cambridge’s ground-breaking ideas are developed by a world-leading workforce3rd University innovation ecosystem WW309Patent applications per 100,000 (#1 in the UK)67,800+Employees within knowledge-intensive firms87%University research deemed world-leading or internationally excellentSource: “Cambridge innovation in numbers”, The University of Cambridge, 2020 and 2021 4
5. Talent & SkillsSpace and Infrastructure5The Cambridge ecosystem is based on five key components that work together to drive innovationKnowledge Engine
6. 6Source: Cambridge University Health PartnersWe are hereCambridge is distinctive for its concentration of specialist campuses, with over 30 science and tech parks
7. 7Source: Cambridge University Health PartnersWe are hereBabraham Research CampusCambridge Biomedical CampusWest Cambridge SiteWellcome Genome CampusCambridge is distinctive for its concentration of specialist campuses, with over 30 science and tech parks
8. Talent & SkillsSpace and Infrastructure8The Cambridge ecosystem is based on five key components that work together to drive innovationInvestment and Professional ServicesKnowledge Engine
9. 23Billion dollar companies created in Cambridge to date~£1.3BInvestment in IP-rich Cambridge companies in 202110IPOs of IP-rich companies between 2017-21~2xMore growth rounds for Cambridge companies since 201620212016~2x2021172016~2x£20m - £50m£50m+£20m - £50m2021Source: CIC analysis, Beauhurst, Pitchbook2017-212012-162.5x£50m+9Investment into IP-rich companies continues to increase, propelling start-ups to greater valuations at a higher frequency
10. Talent & SkillsSpace and InfrastructureInvestment and Professional Services10The Cambridge ecosystem is based on five key components that work together to drive innovationCommunity SupportKnowledge Engine
11. Opportunity to create a…Mission to…Attract high quality global investors in knowledge intensive industriesRaise Cambridge’s profile as a true world-leading innovation ecosystemIdentify where Cambridge can be world-leading and ensure there is a specialist ecosystem to fulfil its potentialBring high quality multi-national corporations to the regionCreated in 2020 as a non-profit, joint initiative by the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Innovation Capital and the Greater Cambridge Partnership, with support across all key stakeholder groups“One-stop-shop” to showcase Cambridge to the worldSingle source of “truth” about our innovation ecosystem and what it has to offerChampion to communicate how Cambridge is affecting the worldConductor to coordinate key stakeholders to effectively enact positive global changeSolution:11Multiple networks exist across Cambridge which bring people together, exemplified by Cambridge&
12. A national dementia investmentA scaling US Quantum Computer companyA global research institute based in AsiaRegional and national airportsA leading Manchester-based investment firm12Cambridge& is progressing opportunities that could lead to £1.2 billion in total investment for the region
13. Investment and Professional ServicesTalent & SkillsSpace and InfrastructureCommunity SupportKnowledge Engine13The Cambridge ecosystem is based on five key components that work together to drive innovation
14. 1414The level of innovation and entrepreneurship activity in Cambridge has become self-propagating
15. 15FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND SUPPORTHarriet Fear, Directorharriet@cambridgeand.comwww.cambridgeand.comLinkedIn: cambridgeandTel: 07555 297622