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University · Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Research profile

Research strengths

  • Genomics and biomedical research
  • Semiconductor and photonics research
  • Quantum information
  • Engineering biology

Innovation & doctoral centres

  • Cavendish Laboratory
  • Cambridge Institute for Medical Research
  • Maxwell Centre

Specialist facilities

  • West Cambridge nanoscience facilities
  • Cambridge Biomedical Campus research estate

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

Cambridge Enterprise licenses university IP, supports founders and invests in spin-outs at pre-seed and seed stage.

Connected ecosystem

Spin-outs in this directory

  • Riverlane

    Builds the quantum error correction stack that quantum computers need to run useful workloads.

  • Nu Quantum

    Develops quantum networking hardware to connect quantum processors into larger systems.

  • Paragraf

    Manufactures graphene-based electronic devices using a contamination-free production process.

  • Nyobolt

    Develops fast-charging battery systems based on niobium tungsten oxide anode materials.

  • Bicycle Therapeutics

    Develops bicyclic peptide therapeutics, with research operations on the Cambridge biomedical campus.

  • Congenica

    Clinical genomics software used to interpret genomic data in diagnostic settings.

Relevant proposed UKIZ mission

Proposed by UKIZ · not a government designation

Sources

  • Organisation's own published material
  • UK Research and Innovation

Last verified: 15 August 2026

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