University · Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Research profile
Research strengths
- Genomics and biomedical research
- Semiconductor and photonics research
- Quantum information
- Engineering biology
Innovation & doctoral centres
- Cavendish Laboratory
- Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
- Maxwell Centre
Specialist facilities
- West Cambridge nanoscience facilities
- Cambridge Biomedical Campus research estate
Working with this university
Commercialisation and industry routes.
Cambridge Enterprise licenses university IP, supports founders and invests in spin-outs at pre-seed and seed stage.
Connected cluster
Spin-outs in this directory
- Riverlane
Builds the quantum error correction stack that quantum computers need to run useful workloads.
- Nu Quantum
Develops quantum networking hardware to connect quantum processors into larger systems.
- Paragraf
Manufactures graphene-based electronic devices using a contamination-free production process.
- Nyobolt
Develops fast-charging battery systems based on niobium tungsten oxide anode materials.
- Bicycle Therapeutics
Develops bicyclic peptide therapeutics, with research operations on the Cambridge biomedical campus.
- Congenica
Clinical genomics software used to interpret genomic data in diagnostic settings.
Distance is context. Most of these work with organisations anywhere in Britain.
Relevant proposed UKIZ missions
Proposed by UKIZ · independent · not a government designation
Sources
- Organisation's own published material
- UK Research and Innovation
Last verified: 15 August 2026
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