Local Business Environment

Cambridge is a thriving centre of business and innovation, a hub of entrepreneurship and fresh thinking, Cambridge attracts 25 per cent of UK venture capital and is a fantastic place to put new ideas into practice. Cambridge is a vibrant and engaging location in which to study, and offers many opportunities for Cambridge Judge Business School students.

The Cambridge 'ecosystem' - facts and figures

• The amount of venture capital invested in Cambridge University spin-offs is comparable with the top five US universities, and higher than in any other UK or European university
• Cambridge attracts by far the largest investment per capita in Europe (five times that of London)
• The total amount of capital (including VC) invested in Cambridge start-ups is £600m
• Cambridge attracts 8% of the total VC investment in Europe (2006)
• There are around 900 high-tech firms within 50 miles of the town centre (36% in healthcare and life sciences, 24% in IT, 16% in communications)

Source: Library House, November 2007

As a Cambridge EMBA, you'll connect with this ecosystem through consulting projects, seminars, networking sessions, and access to events like Enterprise Tuesdays and groups such as the Cambridge University Entrepreneurs. You'll meet business angels and innovative thinkers from across the University, and you can share your own ideas and business dilemmas.