Relocation FAQs
- What is the Cambridge Phenomenon?
- Who is already based here?
- How do I establish a business in Greater Cambridge?
- How do I find out about the availability and cost of commercial property?
- I don’t necessarily want to relocate here just yet, but are there other ways I can collaborate with organisations in Greater Cambridge?
- How do I collaborate with the University of Cambridge?
Q. What is the Cambridge Phenomenon?
A. The term Cambridge Phenomenon was coined by consultants SQW to describe the transformation of Cambridge from a market town in
the 1970s to a leading high-tech cluster. For links to the original SQW book entitled The Cambridge Phenomenon and to subsequent
reports and data please visit report library.
Q. Who is already based here?
A. There are various ways to find out which companies are established in Greater Cambridge. Members of the Cambridge Network can be found
online, as can tenants of the various science and research parks. Cambridge Investment Research has mapped much of the Cambridge high-tech
community; access the results at: http://www.cambridgeinvestmentresearch.com/
Visit our pages on business support, networks and property.
Q. How do I establish a business in Greater Cambridge?
A. East of England International (EEI) can advise overseas companies on setting up in business, tax and incentive programmes and provide
continued help after you’ve located here via its Investor Development programme
Visit our pages on business support
Q. How do I find out about the availability and cost of commercial property?
A. Whether you are looking to establish space on a science or research park, rent laboratory space or find office premises, there is a
good choice of commercial property in Greater Cambridge.
Visit our property pages to find out more.
Q. I don’t necessarily want to relocate here just yet, but are there other ways I can collaborate with organisations in Greater Cambridge?
A. Yes! There are various ways to collaborate with us working with a range of different organisations. Some of the options available are listed in the business support section.
Q. How do I collaborate with the University of Cambridge?
A. With regard to research, find out what’s happening via the University of Cambridge Research Services Division and the Horizon seminars.
If you’d like to find out about using facilities at the University of Cambridge or Anglia Ruskin University or finding an academic expert, contact the i10 service for help.
Visit our pages on business support.
