“Think like a car salesperson”: What biotech and AI start-ups can learn about selling
For many UK start-ups in biotech and AI, selling doesn’t come naturally. Founders are often scientists, engineers, developers or researchers, brilliant at building, but less comfortable with business. Yet, no matter how innovative your product is, it won’t make an impact unless someone buys it. To explore how technical founders can become more effective at sales, we spoke with Gary Jennings,…
Don’t just prevent attacks - plan your recovery
If you’ve got firewalls, top-tier security software, multi-factor authentication, and strong passwords. Great start!
However, here’s the truth — no system is 100% secure. Even the best defences can fail.
Joe Swash examines Xampla’s plastic-free Morro™ materials in new meal deal documentary
Channel 4 shines a light on the environmental impact of the nation's obsession with Meal Deals and showcases a revolutionary plastic-free alternative.
Cleanroom Solutions embracing the future to elevate their large-scale facility construction provision
The Guardtech Group’s heritage turnkey brand are utilising state-of-the-art software to take their offering to another level
Bridging the gap: Free programme helps community champions formalise their impact
Allia today launches Start Strong, a free six-week programme to help Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents register socially motivated organisations. www.futurebusinesscentre.co.uk/programmes/start-strong
Autonomous drone spraying poised to become a reality
Pioneering work by SEAD Artists could be about to unblock the bottlenecks impeding the use of drones in agriculture, allowing beyond visual line of sight flight, the aerial application of key crop protection products and seed sowing for reforestation projects.
Are you ready for the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS)?
With the draft UK SRS expected to open for public consultation imminently and adoption predicted from as early as 1 January 2026 for UK listed companies (via the Financial Conduct Authority), CFGI attended the ICAS Sustainability Summit 2025 to gain some 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 from regulatory and industry
Investors pay a premium to invest in Sustainable Manufacturing, research by Price Bailey finds
Investors buying into manufacturing companies have paid, on average, a 69% premium to invest in companies that are sustainable, research by Price Bailey shows. Findings show a reduction in risk signals for sustainable businesses. Risk signals for liquidation and insolvency are just 4% for companies pursuing environmental goals. Analyses covered 2,570 funding deals, over 25 years.
Help shape future investment in Arbury, King’s Hedges and Chesterton
Cambridge City Council is asking local people to feed into a new Framework for Change for North Cambridge. The framework for change is a long-term plan to guide investment in the area, looking at older council housing estates, green spaces, streets, shops and community facilities in Arbury, King’s Hedges, and Chesterton.
Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with seventh round of Zero Carbon Communities grants
The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants launches, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.
Guardtech Group Commercial Team ready to shine as jam-packed summer exhibition schedule hots up
The Suffolk contamination control specialists are set to share their cleanroom construction products and services at shows covering Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Chemical Process Engineering, Med-Tech, Battery Cells and more
Xaar rebaselines sustainability targets for improved ESG roadmap
Xaar is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the announcement of a rebaselined ESG Roadmap, setting ambitious yet achievable targets to drive meaningful environmental, social, and governance impact.
E.ON and Superdielectrics collaborate to develop revolutionary energy storage
Leading energy provider E.ON and Superdielectrics, the Cambridge-based energy storage technology company, announces they have entered into a wide-ranging collaboration agreement to promote and develop the British-developed battery solution, which is ultimately intended to give millions of homes access to safer, cheaper and cleaner power.
25 years of Guardtech: Q&A with Projects Director Conor Barwise
‘Mr. Guardtech’ on how he helped lead Guardtech Cleanrooms in a new direction to become a leading light in UK controlled environment construction.
Concrete, glass, and steel: The wireless nightmare
Buildings are getting smarter, but is your wireless coverage keeping up?
The harsh truth is that modern construction materials are wireless connectivity’s worst enemy. They block, absorb, and scatter signals, leaving businesses with spotty coverage and frustrated employees.
The 8Cs of smart business expansion: A simple framework for going big, the right way
By Gary Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre.
KDM Communications support for Cambridgeshire charity creating nature’s corridors
Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity, Creating Nature’s Corridors, was supported by KDM Communications to plant 800 trees and hedging plants at Paus just outside the city.
MP support for Cambridgeshire charity - creating nature's corridors
MP SUPPORT FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE CHARITY CREATING NATURE’S CORRIDORS Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity, Creating Nature’s Corridors, was joined by 70 volunteers on Friday, as the team - joined by MP for Huntingdon Ben Obese-Jecty - dug deep to plant 4,000 trees and hedging plants at Huntingdon Racecourse.
Cambridge Wireless’ CWIC 2025: Resilience at the heart of innovation
Hundreds of delegates gathered at Hinxton Hall (and virtually) for the 16th annual Cambridge Wireless International Conference (CWIC), where this year’s theme, “Building Resilience: Future-proofing the Future,” brought together leaders from across technology, business, and government to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time – resilience in a rapidly evolving world.
How to overcome the challenges of constructing a new cleanroom in an old facility
UK-based contamination control experts the Guardtech Group have a long history of turning tired, old premises into stunning new homes for a wide range of applications
Rupert Baines appointed Chair of Cambridge Tech Week 2025: A vision for global impact
Cambridge Tech Week has always been a showcase for innovation, but in 2025, it’s set to shine even brighter under the leadership of Rupert Baines, the newly appointed Chair.
A quick guide to marketing your CleanTech business
With businesses nowadays becoming increasingly eco-conscious while trying to scale and leverage technology to the fullest extent, simultaneously navigating the tough economic times faci
Council secures over £12 million in funding to boost energy efficiency and address fuel poverty
Cambridge City Council secured £12.3 million from
Finding Clarity, Support and Momentum as an Innovation Entrepreneur
By Garry Jennings, Innovation Director, The EpiCentre