STARTUP SUPPORT
Free support and advice
We have a comprehensive roster of partner organisations that can help you scale your business. Providing free support and advice across all the critical areas of your startup, including technology, investment, pitching, company structure, talent, go to market, going international, accountancy, marketing & communications and insurance.
Access our network of support, advice, discounts, services and facilities from a range of leading companies
INVESTMENT, GRANTS, FUNDING
Raising money for your startup
Cambridge Angels is a leading UK business angel network providing smart capital from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs. Cambridge Angels has been investing since 2001, supporting more than 150 companies in their growth journeys.
Connect with a dedicated innovation and growth specialist to accelerate your business’ growth and maximise its potential.
We are the UKBAA Angel Hub for the East of England. The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) is the national trade association for angel and early-stage investment.
ACCELARATORS & SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Structured startup growth programmes, networking & introductions, and promotion of your startup
Startup advice and structured programmes, with onsite support.
Cambridge Future Tech is a technology-first Venture Builder providing inventors, innovators and founders with the tools and collaboration required to succeed in building a DeepTech company.
A vibrant community for companies involved in the development and application of wireless technologies.
Cambridge Female Founders Network - A free founder-led grassroots community built to support our fellow founders in the Cambridge Cluster.
To accelerate the growth, and amplify the success, of the digital tech economy in the East of England
Growth Works supports growth ambitious and fast-growing businesses and organisations across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Expert advice and support to help grow your business.
We believe that if you work in the technology space you need to be quick on your feet. PEM is the leading firm of accountants, tax and business advisers based in Cambridge
As a top 40 UK law firm with international reach, Mills & Reeve combines sector-specific expertise with a strong focus on sustainability to deliver consistent, tailored legal solutions.
Hiring for the future & making the most of your board
HR compliance, rapid growth and expansion, recruitment and on-boarding.
Insurance essentials for startups
Marketing videos, podcasts and streaming events
IP Strategy, Investment Readiness, Branding & Design Protection.
UK-China industry collaboration.
TECHNOLOGY OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS
Access to a range of discounts, support and free credits.
Access to discounts and a dedicated Dell tech advisor, exclusive for Bradfield Centre members.
Join the SOLIDWORKS for Startups Programme with free access for a year, followed by exclusive discounts.
Education and Skills
Providers of education and skills who deliver content at The Centre.
We are proud to host Code Club. Code Clubs are fun and supportive places where young people learn coding at their own pace in a way that works for them.
Explore the processes involved in transforming early-stage technologies into commercial business opportunities, providing a practical learning experience for students and commercialisation insights for inventors.
We help people from any background learn the practical and personal skills necessary to design their own future in the tech industry.
We're offering a unique platform where young minds can explore, innovate, and transform their creative ideas into something tangible.
Delivered by Biotechnology Business Institute (BBI), sign up for Europe's first dedicated Life Science's MBA.
COMMUNITY ORGANISERS
The Bradfield Centre hosts a number of regular community groups, ideal to learn, connect, and develop professionally.
Software Crafters Cambridge is a vibrant community that meets on the second Tuesday evening of the month at The Bradfield Centre. Run by a small group of local software engineering enthusiasts, our community is aimed at anyone interested in practising their skills in building and architecting quality software.
Mindstone is the biggest practical AI community in the world with 20k+ members and monthly meet-ups across 15+ cities. These events are designed to delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and showcase projects that are shaping our future.
The Cambridge AI Meetup is a fast-growing, not-for-profit community that brings together technologists, founders and investors passionate about the transformative power of AI across many sectors who are building or applying AI to solve real-world problems.
If you would like to learn from the greatest marketers in the world or meet your fellow marketing people in a kind environment – Cambridge Marketing Meetup is for you.
This group is aimed at anyone within the Cambridge area who wants to know more about cloud computing and Amazon Web Services , and network with like-minded people.
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AI AT THE BRADFIELD CENTRE
AI for Discovery Meetup
On November 24th, Hiverge welcomes builders, researchers, faculty and students for an evening dedicated to AI for scientific discovery. Join us as we reflect on recent breakthroughs and promising new approaches.
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