Infrastructure
A glimpse of Shanghai’s startup ecosystem - An EFEC perspective
IntroductionAt Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC), our mission is to connect UK companies, investors, and institutional partners with the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. As global technological transformation accelerates, we believe there is immense value in spot...
Cambridge tops UK for science investment as US capital surges into tech and life sciences
Cambridge is now the UK’s most investible hub for science, according to a new data report which reveals how the Cambridge region has had the highest growth of any UK region outside the capital in the last decade and attracting unprecedented levels of international capital. ...
Designing a better way to build
Global sustainable construction group the LCCA have engaged Sable&Hawkes to design and deliver their brand, visual identity and ongoing marketing communications. ...
Ready Set Supplied expands UK range of thermoplastic line marking and overbanding tape
Ready Set Supplied has launched a new line of premium thermoplastic marking rolls and overbanding tape designed to support highways contractors and local authorities with reliable, long-lasting road maintenance materials. ...
£80 million investment in North Cambridge could see 400+ new homes, shops, community facilities and public spaces
Cambridge City Council announces proposals for an £80 million+ investment in north Cambridge, building 200+ new council homes and 200+ new private homes, redeveloping Arbury Court shopping and community facilities, and improved local public spaces and parks. ...
The Cambridge Phenomenon continues to intensify and spread out into new locations as businesses double down on clustering to succeed
Cambridge Ahead published new research, undertaken by the Centre for Business Research (CBR), taking a deep dive look at clusters in the Cambridge city region economy over the last decade. The research highlights the phenomenal growth of the Cambridge economy, far outpacing the national...
How Cambridgeshire businesses can scale via automation
In this day and age, with technology dominating so many aspects of business operations, automation has arguably become the linchpin for progress, particularly for SMEs. Whilst large enterprises have benefited from sophisticated automation solutions, advances in artificial intellige...
Welch Group and Optimo Energy partner to unlock flexibility revenue from fleet electrification
Partnership combines smart charging technology with grid services to create new revenue streams while accelerating depot electrificationWelch Group, a leading UK logistics operator, today announced a strategic partnership with Optimo Energy to deploy advanced energy management solutions...
Why ambition needs new infrastructures: A reflection from the AI era
After spending over two decades working between China and the UK in education and innovation, and more recently focused on the life sciences sector, I’ve started to see a quiet gap — one that affects many entrepreneurs with international ambition. This piece is a reflection on that gap,...
CJ & L Consultancy to launch ‘Rent an eQMS’ – A ready-to-use Compliance Solution on 1st November 2025
Start-ups and small businesses can now access a fully functioning Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) without the heavy investment of building one in-house. Designed to meet ISO 9001, 13485, 27001, and 45001, our eQMS is adaptable, secure, and available immediately — so you can...