Arm collaborates with Microsoft on custom Silicon to unlock sustainable, AI-driven infrastructure
By Mohamed Awad, SVP and GM of the Infrastructure Business, Arm.
2M Group partnership a ‘major milestone’ in Xampla natural material scale-up
Sustainable, next-generation plastic free company, Xampla, announces a partnership with 2M Group of Companies to scale up the production and distribution of its fully biodegradable plant-based materials.
Johnson Matthey demonstrates key step towards a circular hydrogen economy
Johnson Matthey has demonstrated its new HyRefineTM technology at lab scale for recycling hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyser materials Recovering both the critical platinum group metals and membrane ionomer is a key step towards a circular hydrogen econ1 in 10 go free in November at Hilton Cambridge City Centre
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Social impact organisations across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough supported by new Allia-led project
Allia is leading a new project to help social impact organisations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough so that they can build resilience, grow and create more positive change.
Extreme events driving innovation in agri-tech, REAP conference reveals
The NFU Vice-President, David Exwood, and Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Gideon Henderson, were the keynote speakers at Agri-TechE’s REAP Conference 2023, which also saw presentations from early-stage companies that are addressing increasingly urgent real-world problems from a different perspective.
Snakes and Ladders - navigating your investment journey
A workshop for tech founders and directors who are new to the investment journey.
Managing resignations – Following the eti-quit
At the height of the so-called Great Resignation (in the second quarter of 2021), 3.2% of employed people changed jobs. Annualised up that would be about one in eight employees. If your business has been around that long, the chances are you have experienced resignations in the recent past. We look at how best to manage resignations within your business.
Cambridge based Anthias Consulting wins ‘Supplier Excellence’ Award
Local Cambridge woman-owned company Anthias Consulting Ltd was shortlisted for two awards at this year Lab Awards which were held at the Lab Innovations exhibition at the Birmingham NEC on the 1st of November.
Councils support national campaign to tackle “zombie battery” fires
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service, a strategic partnership between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, is supporting the national Take Charge campaign, which aims to tackle the serious problem of recycling and waste fires caused by carelessly discarded “zombie batteries”.
The role of prototypes in the product design process
With the growing popularity of digital product design and UX design the word prototypes is becoming synonymous with digital mock-ups and testing apps.
EFEC CEO Lily Lin visits leaders of Danyang Investment Promotion Centre
As part of her business development work in China this month, EFEC CEO Lily Lin met with senior people at the DanYang Municipal Investment Promotion Centre in Jiangsu, China, creating new opportunities for China - UK innovation collaboration.
Time to plan the Christmas party! Tips from HR
A Christmas party can help prevent morale from flagging at this time of year. Here are a few tips from HR to help ensure your party goes without a hitch.
Call for agri-tech scale-up investment to be prioritised
Mansion House Compact offers opportunity to fast-track sustainability goals.
High prices continue to come at a cost to the planet, but sustainable products are a priority for consumers
Cost is a barrier to adopting a more sustainable lifestyle, with the majority of those not doing so saying it is too expensive (62%); One in three (30%) stopped purchasing certain brands and products because of sustainability-related concerns; However, one in four (26%) are still prepared to pay more for sustainable products; Consumers concentrate on ‘at home’ sustainable behaviours such as…
Cambridge-based electronRx to attend CES® 2024 in Las Vegas
Cambridge-based health tech innovator electronRx is attending the Consumer Technology Association event, CES® in Las Vegas in January 2024 The company will showcase itsThe Ethical Jewellery Lily Arkwright tackles consumerism with their remarkable Black Friday Pledge.
Black Friday is an exciting time of year for many looking to find a bargain before the holiday season, however the environmental impact of the day and deceptive discounts that have long plagued the jewellery industry can leave us all feeling less festive and mo
Why do genetically identical cows perform differently?
Could dehydration be a factor in the poorer milk yield from cows with similar genetics? Subclinical signs of stress are difficult to detect but the new platform EPIHERD, developed by Cambridge-based Antler Bio, is harnessing gene expression data to advise on the status of the herd and advise on targeted interventions.
Navigating the challenges of sustainability: LEGO abandons plan for sustainable bricks
Flynn Product Design writes...In the eco conscious world of today, the quest for sustainability is becoming a priority for companies across all industries. Motivation behind this drive for sustainability varies company to company.
Allia teams up with Cambridgeshire partners to launch Green Business Programme
Eighteen-month partnership project aims to support local businesses reduce their carbon footprint, adopt more sustainable practices & reduce energy costs
Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials
Cambridge-based Xampla announces the appointment of its new CEO to scale-up the business.
ELEMIS and Morro launch plastic-free innovation for cosmetics industry
British skincare brand ELEMIS and Xampla, creator of natural materials brand Morro, have announced a collaboration to develop plastic-free biodegradable sample sachets.
New event launches - Achieving Net Zero: a toolkit for businesses
Join us for an event on November 8 at St John's Innovation Centre that will help your business achieve its Net Zero ambitions.
IP Corner: Commercialising your IP in China
Your IP in China, apart from protecting it, you can also capitalise on it. Is there value in commercialising their intellectual properties in China for UK businesses? How do you go about it? Take a look at the driving forces behind China’s commercial IP market and you may find the clue. Or talk to Crayfish. We can help identify potential opportunities and make sure your IP is well protected and…
Cottenham conference celebrates local climate action
Creating a greener, cleaner district for South Cambridgeshire residents is on the agenda at a climate conference in Cottenham celebrating net zero action locally.