There are a number of teams in the university that can support your plans for tech transfer, commercialisation and industry partnerships
Cambridge Enterprise
Cambridge Enterprise focuses on supporting the commercialization of university research and innovations. It helps academics, researchers, and students turn their ideas and discoveries into impactful ventures by offering services like intellectual property management, licensing, consultancy, and startup support. Its goal is to facilitate knowledge transfer and generate economic and social benefits from academic expertise.
For more information contact Dr Nathalie Muller, Commercialisation and Academic Relations Manager for the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology: nathalie.muller@enterprise.cam.ac.uk.
Business Partnerships Team (Strategic Partnerships Office)
The Business Partnerships team within the Strategic Partnerships Office manages the University’s relationships with its strategic business partners. Dedicated partnership managers within the Business Partnerships Team have oversight of key partnerships and can connect partners with expertise across the University.
As domain specialists, they support existing partnerships and develop new ones in digital, energy and life sciences and other industry sectors where the University has significant research expertise.
For more information and contact details of the team see:
The role of the SPO Business Partnerships team
Maxwell Centre
The Maxwell Centre is a hub for research and collaboration between academia and industry. It focuses on fostering innovation in physical sciences, engineering, and technology. The center supports interdisciplinary research, encourages partnerships with businesses, and provides facilities for advanced experimentation and development. Its primary goal is to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications, particularly in areas like energy, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.
For more information on how the Maxwell can help contact the Maxwell Liaison Team: