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Cambridge Enterprise (University of Cambridge)

Supports University of Cambridge spinouts through commercialization guidance and equity-oriented growth services.

United Kingdom
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About

Cambridge Enterprise is the University of Cambridge's innovation arm. It manages IP, patent prosecution, technology licensing, and spinout creation, and in FY2024/25 it supported 2,771 researchers, filed 372 patent applications, and formed 20 new spinouts. Its portfolio companies have raised over £3 billion in follow-on investment.

Its venture-building capital runs through the University Venture …

Programs & grants under this funder
University Discovery Fund

Funds earliest-stage and highest-risk science ventures connected to the University of Cambridge with initial backing.

1 grant
University Discovery Fund — Pre-Seed
Open
- pool·Rolling submission
Cambridge Enterprise START Programme

Backs Cambridge-connected science and AI founders with early venture capital and mentoring.

1 grant
Cambridge Enterprise START — Pre-Seed
Open
- pool
University Venture Fund

Funds University of Cambridge spin-outs at seed, expansion, and growth stages through patient institutional equity support.

1 grant
University Venture Fund — Investment
Open
- pool·Rolling submission
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