Business Support Services
This is a directory of some of the key organisations that offer support to businesses across Greater Cambridge:
Business Link East
Provides an independent information, diagnostics and brokerage service to businesses across the region,
providing solutions to business problems and putting businesses in contact with specialist help.
www.businesslinkeast.org.uk
Cambridge100
Builds greater awareness of the commercial value and application of interim management for growing
businesses.
www.cambridge100.org.uk
Cambridge Enterprise
The technology venture arm of the University of Cambridge.
www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge, Ely, Fenland and Huntingdon Enterprise Agencies
Support, advice, training and mentoring for start-ups and early-stage businesses.
www.cambsenterprise.co.uk
www.enterprisefenland.com
www.eastcambs.gov.uk/
Cambridge SkillsTap
Promotes portfolio working; a high quality, cost effective and flexible response to the human resources
needs of a wide variety of enterprises.
www.cambridgeskillstap.org.uk
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Membership services plus business information, export documentation and skills development.
www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk
Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CFEL)
CFEL delivers a range of educational activities on the practice of entrepreneurship, to inspire and build
skills and 'spread the spirit of enterprise' within the University of Cambridge and beyond.
www.entrepreneurs.jbs.cam.ac.uk
Corporate Liaison Programme
Business liaison gateway of the University of Cambridge; it helps businesses find relevant information
about the University, such as research, intellectual property, executive education etc.
www.rsd.cam.ac.uk/companies/clp
EcoSpace
A single community for all involved, inside and outside the East of England region, in the development of
environmental technologies and solutions.
www.ecodirectory.org.uk
East of England International (EEI)
Responsible for attracting and supporting overseas investment into the region and developing export trade.
www.eeia.com
Enterprise Europe
Merger of East of England Innovation Relay Centre and East of England Euro Info Centre. Delivered by
Business Link East, mainly for SMEs but also available to all businesses, research centres and Universities
in the East of England.
www.innovation-east.co.uk
Institute for Manufacturing (IfM)
IfM works closely with companies on strategy and performance, technology management, international
manufacturing and supply networks through research, education and direct support.
www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk
Judge Business School
Through its entrepreneurship consulting projects, major consulting projects and individual projects, the
Judge encourages MBAs and undergraduates to collaborate with local companies on specific projects.
www.jbs.cam.ac.uk
Manufacturing Advisory Service East
Provides manufacturing businesses with expert advice through hands-on support, training and events.
Delivers significant measurable improvements to businesses by helping them improve their performance and
productivity.
http://www.mas-east.org.uk/
Mercantile Group
Work with SME's who are planning or going through periods of major change such as an MBO, additional
investment, succession issues, cash flow difficulties, mergers and acquisitions.
www.mercantile-group.com
trainagain
trainagain offers businesses a one stop booking site for training and networking events where you can find
short courses and events
www.trainagain.co.uk
