Emerging Tech & Lanyard Sponsor
Emerging Tech & Lanyard Sponsor
Sprk, working with British Business Investments, is a leading specialist lender to companies in the innovation sector. Sprk provides SMEs engaged in UK-led innovation the ability to release capital from their eligible R&D and Grant spend using its proprietary online platform, ensuring credit decisions are made swiftly with certainty of funding. Sprk’s unique proposition is designed to optimise cashflow for borrowers through a non-dilutionary source of capital with market leading founder-friendly terms. Sprk’s investment in technology combined with institutional funding enables it to remain at the forefront of UK-led innovation finance.
Gold Learning from other Industries Session Sponsor
Gold Learning from other Industries Session Sponsor
Fujitsu’s interests are primarily, but not exclusively, focused around IT, Digital Transformation and Sustainability Transformation in the core areas of computing, networks, AI, data & security, and converging technologies.
FRE looks to form mutually beneficial partnerships with innovative technology start-up's & established companies that would benefit from our experience and resources.
Within “Computing” for example, Fujitsu offers high power computing (they designed the processor inside the Fugaku petascale supercomputer), quantum-inspired computers able to solve large-scale combinatorial optimisation problems orders of magnitude faster, blockchain interoperability technology for secure data, networks and transactions, and a range of algorithmic methods (AI, ML, DL etc) to solve numerous manufacturing, scientific and environmental problems, plus quantum computing research.
In addition to this we have an aim to drive environmental and sustainable ventures through innovation & technology so get involved in all types of work not typically thought of as IT infrastructure.
Please do get in touch if your company is involved in any of these areas.
For more information, try these links:
Making the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation: https://www2.fujitsu.com/global/uvance/
Quantum-inspired computing platform for complex combinatorial optimisations: https://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/business-services/digital-annealer/
Fugaku - petascale supercomputer: https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/innovation/fugaku/
Computing as a Service (CaaS): https://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/caas/
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FD UK is part of Frazier & Deeter LLC, a US-based, award-winning accounting and advisory firm offering tax, audit, risk advisory and business transformation services. With offices in the US, UK and India, FD serves clients worldwide, from Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. The firm provides the resources of an international firm while prioritizing accessibility and exceptional client service. Recognized as a Best of the Best Accounting Firm and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership, FD invests in relationships and adapts to meet the evolving needs of businesses.
Gold Digital Twins Sponsor
Gold Digital Twins Sponsor
VIAVI Solutions is a global leader in both network & service enablement and optical security and performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected.
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Gold Positioning, Navigation and Timing Session Sponsor
Chronos Technology is a leading international authority in resilient synchronisation and timing systems, smart solutions and cyber security solutions for critical national infrastructure with unrivalled industry experience gathered over 35 years in GNSS, PTP, NTP and SyncE. Working closely with our customers and their evolving requirements, our team of technical experts provide complete solutions, delivering best performance for timing & navigation applications. We have formed long standing relationships with our customers, supplying a variety of sectors including telecoms, energy, the Royal Air Force, Ministry of Defence, aerospace, UAV, Police, Fire & Rescue, manufacturing, automotive, and marine.
Startup Zone Co-sponsor
Startup Zone Co-sponsor
Anglia Ruskin University
ARU is an innovative global university, and we're proud of the role we play in our communities.
We work with industry to stimulate economic growth through a range of support programmes that generate new research activity, including the government-subsidised Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), Innovation Vouchers, consultancy and contract research. To support businesses, ARU have a dedicated team of development managers to work with you to establish what the best development opportunity is for your business goals.
We are one of just 50 business schools delivering the Help to Grow Management Programme, which supports small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) with expert advice, mentoring, and networking opportunities. This 90% government-subsidised programme ensures SMEs are future ready.
Through innovative programmes like the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA), which supports all ARU students and recent graduates with innovative projects, idea generation and start-ups, we equip graduates and people across the world with relevant skills and experiences for the future.
We’re passionate about research: its potential to innovate, and its power to enhance social, cultural and economic well-being at global levels.
ARU was named UK University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2023, holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), and has been named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards.
Refreshments Sponsor
Refreshments Sponsor
Your pace. Our protection.
Intrepid innovators like you need insurance that keeps up. So, wherever you’re headed, we’ll come with you. At your speed. Working to your needs.
At Howden, we cover the entire ecosystem of tech start-ups and scale-ups – from the very beginning to your point of exit. We match your growth, step for step.
Because we’re all about no-limits, people-first insurance. And for entrepreneurs like you, that means putting your goals front and centre of our service and flexing to your needs. So, you’re free to focus on your innovation safe in the knowledge your tech enterprise is protected by people who speak your language, and who want to see your vision succeed as much as you do.
To find out more about Howden, click here.
Startup Zone Co-sponsor
Startup Zone Co-sponsor
PEM is the largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers in Cambridge. Established 150 years ago, PEM provides expertise to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, and non-profit organisations. PEM delivers a wide range of services, including accounting, audit, tax advice, and financial planning. As part of Kreston Global, PEM offers international reach while maintaining local expertise. The firm is committed to supporting clients' financial goals through personalized advice and a strong focus on community engagement.
Startup Zone Co-sponsor
Startup Zone Co-sponsor
CADFEM (UK-IE) provides digital engineering solutions that drive innovation, improves product quality and workflow efficiency, reduce production costs and accelerates development times. As a part of the CADFEM Group and an Ansys Elite Channel Partner, we offer the full suite of Ansys products along with support, training, consultancy, and IT services:
Simulation Software: Solutions for Structural, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Optics, Photonics and Electromagnetics physics.
Support & Training Services: Technical support, training, mentoring and technology transfer.
Consulting & IT Solutions: Project based consulting, customization and IT services including Cloud-based solutions.
Small Pod Sponsor
Small Pod Sponsor
UKTIN is the innovation network for the UK telecoms sector, bringing together industry, academia, and government to catalyse telecoms R&D investment, cooperation, and commercialisation. Founded in 2022, it is delivered by a consortium of four partners - Digital Catapult, Cambridge Wireless, University of Bristol, and WM5G - who draw on their distinct strengths in a collaborative approach. UKTIN has been initially funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to drive the 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy and it will provide support for supply chain diversification in UK telecoms. It will work towards this goal by strengthening UK capabilities in open telecoms, attracting overseas companies and talent, facilitating indigenous supply chain development, catalysing public and private investment, and proactively promoting UK capability internationally.
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Kiwa UK
Kiwa UK operates within the fields of Global Market Access, EMC / Radio and Electrical Safety, Construction, Fire Safety, Water, Energy and Agrifood.
As part of a global organisation, we are a leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), which employs over 10,000 staff in over 40 countries. Our clients are from manufacturing and process industries, public and private utilities, governments, and international institutions.
Kiwa Electrical Compliance
Kiwa Electrical Compliance are a well-established and experienced UKAS accredited EMC, Radio and Safety testing facilities providing; product testing, certification, and compliance for the worldwide market.
Our comprehensive electronics testing capability, ensures we can test the very latest equipment, being prepared for the next generation of electronic applications, including preparing for 5G. In addition, we offer Ingress Protection testing that determines a product's susceptibility to both water and solid particle ingress.
Our experienced engineers work with customers to identify and resolve any issues identified by testing.
Kiwa Product Compliance
Kiwa Product Compliance is your Global Market Access Partner for Radio, Telecom and ITE devices, and electrical and electronic domestic and commercial products. We specialise in Type Approval and regulatory services including intelligence, research, compliance consulting and certification management.
In one guise or another, we have been supporting customers globally with their Global Market Access requirements for over 20 years. You can have confidence in our multilingual, tech savvy teams based in key hubs across UK, Europe, USA and China who will effectively manage your worldwide Type Approvals for radio and electrical devices.
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Alan Boswell are Chartered Independent Insurance Brokers specialising in the Technology & Life Science sectors from our office in Cambridge. From startup/pre-revenue companies through to multi-national organisations, ABG are renowned specialists providing guidance and comprehensive insurance cover for the Technology community.
We go the extra mile for our clients. Whether you use our services in isolation or as part of a package, you are guaranteed to receive the same high standards, every time.
As well as arranging both Personal and Commercial Insurance, we have an ever-evolving portfolio of added-value services, including Underwriting, Claims Handling, Loss Assessment, Risk Management, Specialist Equipment Inspection and Health & Safety consultation. Our Financial Planning teams can also provide ongoing advice and support on a range of Employee Benefits for businesses and our personal finance experts can give guidance on your Savings and Investments, Protection or Retirement Plans.
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Founded in 2003, Intergence is a leading technology consultancy and IT-managed services provider, dedicated to solving complex digital and operational challenges. Our innovative, outcome-based solutions empower businesses to achieve their goals and drive operational excellence. We offer advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response that comes with £1 million cyber insurance, and we also offer a free security assessment, to help protect and strengthen your IT infrastructure against evolving threats. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, we serve a national client base across various industries, with an increasing focus on the Cambridge technology cluster, delivering measurable results and building upon valued, long-term partnerships.
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Rohde & Schwarz develops, produces and markets a wide range of electronic capital goods for industry, infrastructure operators and government customers. The independent group is among the technology and market leaders in all of its business fields, including wireless communications and RF test and measurement, broadcast and media, air traffic control and military radiocommunications, cybersecurity and network technology.
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IoTAS specialise in Live Network Testing / Roaming solutions for cellular and satellite communications (2G/3G/4G/5G/5G RedCap/CAT-M1/NB-IoT/IMS/NTN) communication across the world, offering a local sustainable solution.
In addition to terminal testing, IoTAS offer full end to end system testing on private / mission critical networks.
IoTAS is a UKAS accredited GCF recognised UK Test House for Field Trials as well as an Assessment Capable Entity, enabling us to assist Manufacturers in obtaining device certification.
With over 20 years of mobile device testing experience, as well as offering regulatory approvals and certification services we help clients develop their products (Mobile Phones / Modules / IoT) through proven local testing solutions.
We offer our customers fully managed solutions including Certification (GCF and PTCRB) and Regulatory (UKA/CE/FCC/UL) Type approvals.
We are also full members of the GCF-TCCA Joint Task Force for Mission Critical Certification as well as Bronze Members of British APCO (BAPCO).
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Form the Future is a (not-for-profit) careers and employment company.
We help young people find their route through education into employment, and provide employers access to their future talent.
Many young people leave school without adequate careers education, unsure of what they want to do and how to enter the world of work. With volunteers from business, we equip students with the careers awareness, skills, motivation and ambition to succeed. By working with us, businesses can build diverse and inclusive talent pipelines for their business or industry, while meeting their ESG and social value objectives.
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42T is a technical consultancy dedicated to helping businesses create innovative and resilient solutions. We combine deep technical expertise with a commercially-driven approach to address complex challenges across product and strategic development—from system longevity and cybersecurity to network optimization and digital transformation.
By partnering with companies across diverse industries, we help build secure, adaptable, and future-proof technology that can navigate evolving risks and market demands. Whether you're focused on enhancing connectivity, strengthening system resilience, or accelerating innovation, we're here to support you.
Visit us at CWIC 2025 to explore how we can help tackle your next challenge.
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The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) is part of the national roll out of Cyber Resilience Centres in the UK which began in 2019.
The ECRC began its journey in November 2020. Led by Policing and facilitated by Business Resilience International Management (BRIM), we have followed a structured modular programme based on a highly successful model that had previously been established for over 9 years in Scotland.
We work in structured partnership with regional Policing, Academia, Businesses, Third and Public Sector organisations in region to support and protect themselves against cyber-crime.
Policing Led – Business focused.
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Vicinity Technologies, based in Bristol, innovates in 5G infrastructure, offering commercial-grade base stations and core network solutions. With 15+ years of expertise, we deliver reliable, cost-effective connectivity for underserved regions and private networks in the UK and globally. We're also pioneering next-gen satellite communications, developing 5G NR non-terrestrial network (NTN) base stations and user terminals for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Our advancements are set to revolutionize the space economy and global communications.
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Your Trusted Technology Partner Since 2001 idash isn't just an IT services provider; we're your experienced and reliable technology partner. We make use of extensive industry knowledge to deliver comprehensive solutions for businesses like yours.
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Cambridgeshire Open RAN Ecosystem (CORE) Project, led by Connecting Cambridgeshire, is bringing together technology companies, universities, and mobile network operators to create and trial a new, advanced 5G Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) platform in Cambridge. Open RAN is a new approach to investing and deploying radio access networks making it more affordable and scalable.
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Sigma Connectivity is a global tech house and engineering services group
Together with our clients we redefine innovation. With a diverse pool of expertise and state-of-the-art labs, we help discover untapped opportunities within technology.
Our mission is to create value and drive growth by leveraging the power of connected devices and solutions within a wide range of industries as Consumer Products, Smart Homes, Buildings & Cities, Automotive, Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing, MedTech, CleanTech, Service IoT and Industrial & Retail Handhelds.
Offering a wide range of delivery models, fully customizable to client needs we engage and support in all phases of the product development cycle, from idea generation to the launch of the finished product.
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VyperCore’s innovative technology enables a reduction in data centre energy consumption of up to 80% by delivering five times faster, memory-safe application performance. By enabling compute intensive managed language applications to run on dedicated acceleration hardware, VyperCore envisions a paradigm shift towards enhanced performance efficiency, delivering major cost savings whilst supporting a more sustainable, eco-friendly technology. At the same time, the Secure by Design architecture eliminates the most critical memory safety vulnerabilities, responsible for 70% of cyberattacks over the past two decades, without compromising performance, silicon area, or power efficiency. More information on VyperCore technology is available at https://www.vypercore.com/ and you can follow VyperCore on LinkedIn.
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Cambridge Kinetics is an award-winning, dynamic software company based in the Cambridge tech ecosystem. Founded in 2021 by Jason Mashinchi, we empower businesses of all sizes with streamlined, data-driven solutions that boost efficiency and reduce complexity. Our flagship product, Kinabase, is a powerful, flexible platform used by over a hundred organisations in the UK and internationally, helping teams unify processes and do more with their data. Whether through custom software, consultancy, or tailored guidance, our dedicated team of software development experts work closely with our clients to deliver tangible results. We pride ourselves on forming lasting partnerships and turning innovative ideas into reality.
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Conscious Communications is a B Corp public relations agency, experienced in creating communications strategies that establish distinct and powerful brands, raise awareness, build and protect reputations, drive engagement and support clients in achieving their goals. We combine strategic expertise and creativity with ethics and principles that make us proud and our clients proud to work with us.
We use our industry knowledge and contacts to position clients at the forefront of their markets, crafting compelling stories and leveraging communications channels and media to reach the right audiences, at the right time, with messaging that resonates and influences behaviour.
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CampusGenius is empowering businesses and industries to implement private 5G network solutions, transforming their operational capabilities through our revolutionary 5G core, the GeniusCore.
Our solution redefines connectivity by enabling flexible, efficient private network development. The GeniusCore delivers secure, affordable, and individually tailored network solutions that drive industrial automation and digital transformation.
We're committed to helping businesses harness cutting-edge connectivity technologies precisely matched to their unique operational needs.
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MakeSense is a robotics spin-out from Imperial College focused on providing ultra precise navigation for the blind. Our core USP is our patented shape-changing haptic interface technology which has been scientifically proven capable of guiding blind persons with approximately 10cm of precision. This is combined with a centimetre accurate localisation system, necessary to usefully leverage the haptic interface. In practice our blind navigation system comprises a smartphone and a pocket-sized handheld device. We are currently conducting user trials and aim to have our first product on the market by the end of 2025.
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Blueshift Memory’s award-winning high-speed memory architecture is proven capable of accelerating data-intensive applications like AI and Big Data more than 300-fold while reducing energy consumption by up to 90%. The Blueshift Memory founding team and advisors boast many years of experience in the semiconductor industry and in supercomputing and mathematics, with a history of 6 successful exits and 22 patents between them.
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Ethicronics pioneers scalable software products for complex electronics hardware problems. Our flagship software development ensures hardware authenticity and integrity, from full systems to nanometer-level, enabling resilience across industries such as defence, aerospace, telecoms, and critical infrastructure. Backed by Innovate UK, Defence And Security Accelerator (DASA), we collaborate with world leaders to deliver next-generation hardware assurance. Last year, Ethicronics has been recognised through multiple prestigious awards, including the Franco-British Business Award for “Small Business of the Year “ and Business Weekly “Cambridge Graduate Business of the Year”. Ethicronics is shaping a future where electronics are trusted, transparent and resilient by design.
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Founded in 2020, Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company poised to transform the way multi-band smartphones, wearables and other connected devices are designed. Based on award winning academic research, the company is developing a ground-breaking technology that reduces PCB space through fewer components and increases the number of supported frequency bands. With the mobile phone and adjacent markets embracing miniaturization, Forefront RFs next generation solution empowers OEMs and ODMs to incorporate a range of advanced features into their designs while reducing the overall cost, size and weight of the end-product. The company is headquartered in Cambridge UK.
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Who we are - SAIF Systems: Enabling trusted autonomy for the benefit of humanity. SAIF are building certifiable, high integrity safeguards for autonomous and human operated systems. Our software can be used with traditional deterministic autonomy all the way up to and including embodied AI integrations. Our tech functions as a real-time, edge-based safety control platform, requiring no reach back communications or datalink to operate (can function entirely human out of the loop) and is for use in autonomous systems across all domains. Critically, when things go wrong, we take high integrity corrective actions, keeping systems safe and on mission.
High Integrity embedded behavioural assurance software for all things that move.
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CrossSense is a pioneering wearable AR solution designed to enhance autonomy for individuals with early stage dementia, improving their quality of life. Utilising smartglasses that overlay contextual environmental information, it assists users in maintaining context and performing daily tasks with greater ease. The solution supports memory recall by leveraging multisensory connections. With its edge processing approach, CrossSense ensures increased speed and privacy, storing all data locally on an encrypted device to support user safety and promote independence.
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The energy sector has increasingly embraced digitalization to enhance efficiency and sustainability. However, a growing concern is the rising frequency of cyberattacks on critical energy infrastructure, with incidents affecting wind farms, oil and gas facilities, and renewable energy assets worldwide. Recent research indicates that attackers can compromise industrial control systems within minutes (DNV, 2024). Such breaches can result in substantial financial losses—for example, wind farm companies may face potential revenue losses of $10,500 to $30,000 per hour of downtime—along with reputational damage and risks to critical infrastructure.
Our recent survey of OT security companies across Europe, North America, and Asia revealed alarming trends:
89% of companies anticipate cyberattacks on wind farms.
77% believe existing defences are inadequate against emerging threats.
82% state that they lack a solution capable of addressing new attack vectors.
71% feel that current solutions are not trustworthy and are prone to false positives.
These findings highlight an urgent need for advanced, reliable cybersecurity solutions tailored to the evolving threats faced by critical energy infrastructure.
To address this urgent issue, we provide SIROCCO which is an AI-powered SaaS platform that leverages Human-in-the-Loop and self-improving Explainable AI for trustworthy and early cyberattack detection in critical energy infrastructure.
Key Differentiators of SIROCCO:
Early and Zero-Day Attack Detection – Utilizes self-improving AI and AI model threat-sharing across multiple locations.
Responsible and Explainable AI – Incorporates Human-in-the-Loop mechanisms to reduce false positives and enhance trust.
Continuous AI Improvement – Enables ongoing data generation and annotation to refine detection capabilities over time.
Tamper-Proof Security – Ensures secure storage of AI models and data, both in transit and at rest.
Target Market:
Our intellectual property (IP) licensing model is designed for operational technology (OT) security companies and third-party service providers in the following sectors:
Offshore and onshore wind farms
Hydropower plants
Tidal energy plants
Water and sewage systems
Petrochemical industries
Having successfully developed our Proof-of-Concept (PoC), we are now seeking collaborators and investors to help us secure funding for the development of our Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
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Anthrotek provide hyper-realistic silicone solutions for the medical, robotics, and cinema industry. We specialise in accurate artificial body parts and skin model, both design and production, using a wide range of technology such as AI, 3D modelling, 3D printing. We have a background in material science and a collaboration with University of Warwick, allowing us to develop new custom materials to exactly match customers requirements. Our human-centric solutions currently include surgical training models, medical device training models, accurate skin models, face replicas and hyper-realistic injection pads.
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About Broadfield
Founded in 2024, Broadfield is an international law firm dedicated to the highest-quality, multi-faceted value-driven legal services. Combining local insight with global resources, Broadfield offers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of clients across industries and jurisdictions. With presence in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, Broadfield’s growing team of over 400 professionals is committed to fostering long-term client relationships based on trust and excellence.
About Broadfield UK
Broadfield Law UK (formerly BDB Pitmans) is a law firm that serves mid-market clients, with deep expertise in multiple practice areas and a strong commitment to client service. As trusted advisors navigating the complexities of law, the Broadfield team is comprised of entrepreneurial experts and leaders who provide legal strategies and solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. With offices currently in London, Cambridge, Reading and Southampton, Broadfield Law UK has a team of over 420 experts dedicated to building lasting client relationships grounded in trust and integrity. In 2024, Broadfield Law UK became the founding member firm of Broadfield.