Welcome to Cambridge Ahead

Cambridge Ahead is a business and academic member organisation dedicated to the successful growth of Cambridge and its region in the long-term. We exist to make Cambridge a place where business can continue to thrive, helping to ensure a compelling quality of life for the city’s residents and workers, whilst preserving the unique nature of Cambridge.  

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Our Projects

Growth

Our objective is to provide a clear, long-term (35 year) growth vision for Cambridge, which transcends short-term political differences. Our Growth Project work is concentrated into three streams, namely: Data, Qualitative Research and Spatial Modelling. Find out more about what we do here...

Growth

Our objective is to provide a clear, long-term (35 year) growth vision for Cambridge, which transcends short-term political differences. Our Growth Project work is concentrated into three streams, namely: Data, Qualitative Research and Spatial Modelling. Find out more about what we do here...

Transport

Explore the work of the Transport Group.

Housing

Find out more about the work of the Housing Project Group.

Productivity: Skills

Discover more about the work of the Skills Project Group.

Productivity: Technology

Explore the work of the Technology Advisory Group.

Latest Research & Publications

Over time we have built up an archive of useful research, publications and media articles – some our own and some from third parties – that serve as a useful resource for our Members, academics, business and other bodies and people interested in the future of Cambridge.

All Research & Publications

Delivering R&D potential for the UK

In 2018 Bidwells worked with YouGov to understand the requirements and preferences of organisations engaged in R&D activities to provide better for the industry in the future.

Deloitte Power Up Report

The latest research from Deloitte examines the opportunities and actions needed to unlock the economic and human potential of the UK’s 11 regions and nations outside London.

CAMBRIDGE AHEAD ANNUAL PUBLICATION 2018/19

Our second Annual Publication tells you about the work we are currently doing as well as what we plan to do. First published in November 2018.

Growth ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough must be matched by decisive action

Independent Commission stresses national importance of inclusive growth agenda in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

CAMBRIDGE: A CITY STATE OF MIND?

Cambridge has been one of the success stories of the past decade, but there are signs emerging that it needs to adopt new strategies to remain in a position of strength.

GROWTH OF CAMBRIDGE-BASED COMPANIES REMAINS STRONG

Newly published data, commissioned by Cambridge Ahead, reveals year-on-year growth of Cambridge-based companies remains strong.

News & Media

Please see below for the latest News from Cambridge Ahead. Further press releases and news items can be found within our News & Media section, accessible via the link below.

All News & Media

GCP unveils options to improve public transport and air quality

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) are inviting views about how to cut congestion and transform public transport.

Influence the region’s digital future

The period is now open for all organisations to contribute their ideas to the development of a Digital Sector Strategy. Find out more here:

Cambridge Ahead appoints Harriet Fear as new Chair

Cambridge Ahead today announced the appointment of Harriet Fear as its new Chair, effective January 1st. Harriet takes over from Ian Mather, who has chaired the organisation since its creation in 2013.

Senior appointment marks new era for Howard Group

Leading regional property developer and investor Howard Group has welcomed Werner Baumker to the Board as Group Director – Property, to facilitate the Cambridge-based firm’s next phase of growth.

Growth ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough must be matched by decisive action

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER) has today, Friday 14th May 2018, published its final report.

Cambridge’s growth needs to change, and communities must decide how

A University of Cambridge and Cambridge Ahead report looks into the city’s future.

CONTACT US

info@cambridgeahead.co.uk
01223 653023

PRESS ENQUIRIES

Sarah Brereton, Director, Limewash
01223 813 557

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