Prism advise on sale of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software developer
Tech M&A specialist, Prism Corporate Broking, is pleased to announce it has advised on the sale of AdvanceFirst Technologies Ltd, a leading provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions, to PipeChain, a Swedish provider of global supply chain management software.
Cambridge VC investment surges to $2.3 billion as science-led innovation abounds
Cambridge startups and scaleups raised an impressive $2.3 billion in 2024, the second-best year on record and almost double 2023’s $1.2 billion.
Xampla’s plant protein microcapsules spotlighted in Royal Society of Chemistry journal
New peer-reviewed research in the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Sustainable Food Technology, shows Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules retain oil-based activities through simulated digestion, all the way to the intestinal phase.
Starmer: Year One conference to take place at ARU
Labour History Research Unit event will analyse and debate the government’s record.
Maxion Therapeutics doubles R&D space at Unity Campus after £58 million Series A fundraise
Cambridge - Leading regional property investor and developer Howard Group, is delighted to announce that pioneering biotechnology company Maxion Therapeutics has more than doubled its footprint at Unity Campus.
Cambridgeshire Community Lottery - the hottest ticket in town
Hotly anticipated tickets for the new Cambridgeshire Community Lottery are now on sale, with the first weekly draw taking place on 31st May.
Fitzbillies leads the launch of 30th birthday celebrations of much-loved hospital charity
This year, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) celebrates its 30th birthday - with celebrations kicking off at Fitzbillies, at their shop and team rooms in Trumpington Street. Owners Alison Wright and Tim Hayward have created an ACT birthday cupcake - for the month of July - with £1 from every sale to go to ACT, which funds equipment and research above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide…
Busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society through hands-on support and local partnerships
It has been a busy few weeks of community outreach at The Cambridge Building Society, with team members showcasing their creativity to support homeless charities.
Astoriom expands global footprint for sample stability storage services
Growth in dedicated sample stability facilities at Tramore (Ireland) site to meet demand for flexible, regulatory-compliant storage solutions
Closed Loop Medicine appoints Kate Woolland as CEO
Leadership transition to drive commercialization strategy in deploying and scaling proven platform and therapy-specific precision dosing technologies
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
Wilson Connectivity launches WilsonPro Enterprise 5143U inbuilding cellular repeater for uk market
Wilson Connectivity, a leader in wireless communication technology, recently announced the availability of the WilsonPro Enterprise 5143U in-building cellular repeater for the UK market.
Pico Technology expands the PicoScope 3000E Series with new entry-level mixed-signal Oscilloscopes
Pico Technology is pleased to announce the latest additions to its popular PicoScope 3000E Series, new entry-level Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope (MSO) models featuring four analog channels and bandwidth options of 100 MHz and 200 MHz. Designed for engineers, educators and embedded system developers, these new variants lower the barrier to entry to obtaining the advanced capabilities of the PicoScope…
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.
Exploring new approaches to educational leadership in Shanghai Pudong
A Collaborative Initiative by EFEC and Pudong Institute of Education Development and Research.
Cambridge law firm Stone King recognises in-house talent and firm’s strategic growth with promotions
National law firm Stone King has promoted seven of its lawyers across its key sectors, as well as an HR consultant and five members of operational staff across multiple offices.
How a branded podcast can boost your digital strategy
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Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2025
CN Bio expands access to OOC solutions for APAC customers with distributor agreement in South Korea
Partnership with SCINCO strengthens international sales and technical support channels in key region as part of ongoing global expansion
Shift Bioscience appoints Lord David Prior and Sir Tony Kouzarides to support long-term strategy for cell rejuvenation therapeutics
Lord David Prior appointed as Chair of the Board, previously Chairman of NHS England and member of the UK Life Sciences Council Sir Tony Kouzarides, Co-founder and Director, Milner Therapeutics Institute, and Professor of Cancer Biology, Gurdon Institute, appointed as S
Why SMEs are rethinking their marketing strategy to grow in 2025
The marketing landscape has changed significantly in the past two years, and many SMEs are beginning to take notice. For start-ups and growing businesses focused on R&D, strategy, or business development, marketing can often feel like an afterthought. Yet in today’s digital economy, visibility, engagement, and trust are vital to growth—and those depend on consistent, focused marketing.
Cambridge Index rises 3.3%
The Cambridge Index rose 698.88 points or 3.3% to close at 22,040.0, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Maintaining balance in the immune system: exploring the role of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cell function
Researchers from the Turner lab at the Babraham Institute have published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cells (Tregs).
Partner promotions at Mills & Reeve include four from the East of England
The promotions will take effect from 1 June 2025 with 185 partners now spread across seven offices.
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