Innovation doesn’t just happen - it needs the right connections, capital, and expertise to thrive. Start-up to Scale up Day at Cambridge Tech Week is where ambition meets action, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and research pioneers to unlock the next phase of tech-driven growth.
The UK continues to lag in translating innovation into commercial productivity, so today’s discussions focus on bridging the gap between global and local tech ecosystems. Expect insightful presentations from industry giants, alongside practical start-up workshops and an exciting scale up pitching event, where the brightest emerging ventures will showcase their potential.
From securing strategic investment and navigating global expansion to leveraging deep tech, AI, and cutting-edge research, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities that define success in today’s dynamic market.
And of course, the dynamic Innovation Alley Exhibition will continue into its second day, featuring some of the most exciting new start-ups, offering a first-hand look at the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale, an investor seeking the next unicorn, or a corporate innovator scouting for disruptive technologies, this is where big ideas become industry-defining businesses. Join us and be part of the future of innovation.
Innovation Alley
The dynamic Innovation Alley Exhibition will play home to fifty of the brightest early-stage companies, scale ups, and larger tech companies, all offering a dynamic and interactive showcase of their solutions. Explore the ongoing disruption of the technology sector and see the latest innovative ideas and solutions.
Innovation Alley Pitching Event
The Innovation Alley Pitch Event is back bigger than ever in 2025. As the only official pitch competition of the week, happening centre-stage during Wednesday’s Start-up to Scale up Day, this is one part of the programme you won’t want to miss.
Anyone interested in pitching should apply here.
For more details on the pitching event, head over to our dedicated page.
The Innovation Alley Pitching Event is proudly sponsored by
BDO and Mishcon de Reya.
Tech Futures
Following its successful debut at Cambridge Tech Week 2024, the Tech Futures initiative is set to expand significantly in 2025. Aimed at students from sixth forms, skills bootcamps, colleges, and universities, the programme will offer opportunities facilitated by Form the Future to attend conference sessions, engage in hands-on tech activities, explore Innovation Alley, connect with exhibitors, network with industry delegates, and participate in a three-day hackathon, HackEd, delivered by TechEducators.
Workshops and Roundtables
For details of Workshops and Roundtables running alongside the main programme please follow this link. All expressions of interest must be received by 31 August.
Featured Fringe events
Part of the success of Cambridge Tech Week is the involvement from the broader community who run complimentary Fringe events throughout the week.
Here we highlight some of the key Fringe events for you to consider, running on the Wednesday:
Wednesday is proudly supported by
Diamond Sponsors
