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Why Cambridge

Campus life, city access,
limitless potential

Campus life, city access, limitless potential

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An icon of a city - linked by rail,
culture, and ideas

With fast rail connections, a rich cultural scene and exceptional concentration of talent, Cambridge is one of the UK’s most compelling locations for ambitious businesses in the world today.

A Global Economic Powerhouse

A city shaped by history,
driven by innovation

Global Innovation and Academic Leadership

World-class university

An advanced manufacturing base

Venture capital magnet

A cutting-edge technology pipeline

University spin-out success

Global Innovation and Academic Leadership

Cambridge ranks as the second most innovative city in the world according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), out of 237 cities globally

Source: Economic Power of OxCam Growth Corridor Jan 2026

World-class university

The University of Cambridge ranks third in The Times 2026 Higher Education World University Rankings

Source: Source: Economic Power of OxCam Growth Corridor Jan 2026.pdf

An advanced manufacturing base

Advanced manufacturing employs 16,732 people in the Cambridge area, representing 23% of large K.I. employment

Source: Source: Economic Power of OxCam Growth Corridor Jan 2026.pdf

Venture capital magnet

Cambridge spin-outs have attracted more venture capital over the past decade than any other UK city except London.

Source: Source: Economic Power of OxCam Growth Corridor Jan 2026.pdf

A cutting-edge technology pipeline

Cambridge hosts emerging companies in cutting-edge sectors including AI (Featurespace), battery technology (Nyobolt), and quantum computing.

Source: Source: Economic Power of OxCam Growth Corridor Jan 2026.pdf

University spin-out success

Cambridge University has collectively launched more than 400 spin-outs with Oxford University, creating a virtuous circle where successful entrepreneurs mentor new ventures and reinvest profits.

Source: Source: Economic Power of OxCam Growth Corridor Jan 2026.pdf

The Cambridge Arc

Prime connections
Global links

With London to the south and Oxford beyond, Botanic Place is part of the Cambridge Arc renowned for technology, manufacturing and research innovators.

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Cambridge is...

Innovative

No. 1 in Europe for innovation intensity.
No. 2 globally.
Source: Global Innovation Index 2025

Inventive

Top 5 globally for patent activity.
Source: Global Innovation Index 2025

Significant

18% Of the entire UK tech ecosystem.
Source: Cambridge Enterprise

Flourishing

$25bn Annual turnover and 75,000+ people
employed in knowledge-intensive firms.
Source: University of Cambridge – Innovation in Numbers 2025

Prosperous

5000+ Knowledge intensive businesses
generating revenues of 24bn per annum.
Source: University of Cambridge – Innovation in Numbers 2025

Entrepreneurial

25,900+ companies in the Cambridge cluster.
220,000+ employees. £53BN total turnover.
Source: Global Innovation Index 2025

Well-funded

$2.1bn Raised in 2025 by Cambridge
startups and scaleups.
Source: Dealroom / University of Cambridge Founders 2025

World-class

Home to 24,900* students and consistently
ranked among the Top 10 global universities.
Source: University of Cambridge – Cambridge at a glance 2025

Cambridge is a world leading,
high-growth, innovation cluster

Lord Patrick Vallance

Minister for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear

Cambridge is a world leading,
high-growth, innovation cluster

Lord Patrick Vallance

Minister for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear

Part of Railpen's
Innovation Cluster

Railpen’s developments in Cambridge exemplify their dedication to creating high-quality, well-considered spaces.