💼 Aged 18–34 and based primarily in the Cambridge area? Take the Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee's Future of Work Survey and help shape research into the future of work, skills and talent in Cambridge. ⏱️ Takes 10 minutes. 📅 Closes 24 July bit.ly/FutureOfWork...

💻 Compute Capacity as Growth Critical Infrastructure Access to compute capacity is becoming an increasingly important infrastructure consideration. Our latest blog explores why compute infrastructure matters to the future of the Cambridge city region: bit.ly/DataCentresa...

📊NEW: Cambridge Economic Overview (CamEO)2026 📈 Read this new annual report bringing together economic data, industry insight, and expert opinion to frame policy recommendations on the long-term future of the Cambridge city region and its role in the UK economy. bit.ly/3Q4RdzS

📢 Skills in Action Blog (3/3) — Investing in the workforce of the future Building the workforce of the future starts early. Our latest blog highlights how employers are taking a longer-term, more inclusive approach to talent development. bit.ly/SkillsBluepr...

📢 This latest report examines how firms and collaboration networks connect the OxCam Corridor to the rest of the UK. bit.ly/GTAReport-Ac... Data shows: 🔷 Around 3,800 Cambridge-origin companies have relocated to other parts of UK 🔷 Nearly 4,000 Innovate UK projects include an Ox-Cam partner

📢 Skills in Action Blog (2/3): From skills gaps to skills systems How can skills keep pace with a fast-moving innovation economy? Across Cambridge, employers highlight ongoing challenges in accessing the skills needed for emerging technologies. Read more: bit.ly/Skills-Bluep...

📢 Skills in Action Blog (1/3): Widening access to Cambridge’s talent pipeline Employers across Cambridge are taking practical steps to widen access to opportunity and reduce barriers into work and research careers. Read more: bit.ly/SkillsBluepr...

📢 New Growing Together Alliance report shows the UK innovation economy operates as a connected system, not isolated clusters. Research highlights strong flows between the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor and other UK regions. Read the report: bit.ly/GTAReport-Ac...

📢 New: Skills Blueprint Our latest report highlights how employers are widening access to talent, strengthening pathways into work, and responding to evolving skills needs. cambridgeahead.co.uk/news-insight... #InclusiveGrowth

📢 Our detailed response to the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation consultation has been submitted. Read our public statement here: cambridgeahead.co.uk/news-insight...

📈 Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor: from ambition to delivery 🚆 Yesterday’s HM Treasury announcement was a welcome step forward — backing homes, infrastructure and innovation-led growth. Now the focus must be on delivery: pace, coordination and the conditions for good growth. 🔗 bit.ly/3Nu1tjO

🏗️ Greater Cambridge leading the way on turning planning permissions into homes 🏡 Our recent research with Savills, highlighted in the @cambridgeindy.bsky.social, shows that Greater Cambridge is bucking the national trend on housebuilding rates. 🔗News: bit.ly/CambIndy 📑Report: bit.ly/CA-Savills

📚New Blog📚 Greater flexibility through the Growth and Skills Levy, including modular training and apprenticeship units, has real potential to help employers respond to fast-changing skills needs. We explore what this could mean for high-growth regions like Cambridge: bit.ly/Blog-social-...

🎙️OxCam Supercluster Innovation and Growth🎙️ Our CEO, Dan Thorp, joined Andy Williams, Chair of the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, on Mike Rigby’s Eastern Promise podcast to explore the region’s innovation potential and the role of collaboration in delivering growth. Listen: bit.ly/45Wk0v9

📝New Report: People and Place – Securing Cambridge’s Growth Through Workforce and Housing📊 The Future of Work group, part of our Young Advisory Committee, shares insight into what it takes to attract, retain, and support young talent in Cambridge. 📄 Read the full report here: bit.ly/FoW-Report

🌟 Cambridge Cluster Deep Dive and New Research Launch 🌟 In our blog we explore new research produced in collaboration with the Centre for Business Research - a detailed look at the changing shape and nature of the Cambridge economy. 📖 Read the blog: cambridgeahead.co.uk/news-insight...

🏘️ Greater Cambridge Housing Delivery: A National Example Our latest build-out data report, produced in collaboration with Savills, shows that Greater Cambridge continues to set the benchmark for housing delivery, build-out rates, and the provision of affordable homes. Read more: bit.ly/3NdUxqC

🌟 Cambridge in 2025: Moving the Dial on Good Growth 🌟 From major new investment in Cambridge and the Oxford–Cambridge Corridor to progress on rail, water and new towns, 2025 positioned Cambridge at the heart of the UK’s growth mission. Read our latest blog:👉 cambridgeahead.co.uk/news-insight...

🎓 New blog: Levelling Up Skills in Cambridge - Short Courses and Apprenticeship Units From Spring 2026, employers will be able to fund short, Growth and Skills Levy-funded “apprenticeship units” – a new route to upskill staff alongside existing apprenticeships. Read more: bit.ly/3KN2mmm

🚀 Major boost for Cambridge & the wider OxCam region 🌿 Today Government announces over £400m of investment to support growth & regeneration across the Cambridge city region, alongside other major announcements across the OxCam Growth Corridor: bit.ly/23-10-25

💡OxCam Investment Prospectus Launched The prospectus highlights the region’s world-leading innovation and long-term investment opportunities. This is very welcome as we’ve long advocated for the OxCam region and the case for Government investment to unlock economic potential: bit.ly/OxCamInvestm...

🚀Cambridge Clusters Continue to Drive Innovation and Growth🌱 We have published new research, undertaken by the Centre for Business Research (CBR), taking a deep dive look at clusters in the Cambridge city region economy over the last decade. 👉Read more: bit.ly/42WMrYs

🏙️Cambridge Ahead welcomes the New Towns Taskforce Final Report. We’re pleased to see Tempsford included, reflecting the vital role well-planned new towns can play in meeting housing needs for the Ox-Cam supercluster. bit.ly/42LNfzi 🌱

📈 Read new research on Cambridge's advanced materials sector, its value to the UK and links to other clusters. The report highlights its significance in Cambridge’s economy & role in the Gov’s “Growth Mission” 👉 bit.ly/4265j70

💡 Latest blog: Increasing Investment into Industry Cambridge is a bellwether for the UK economy—but scaling capital is in short supply. We explore how closing the growth gap can unlock its full potential: bit.ly/40buJ2b #CambridgeAhead #Investment #GrowthCapital #UKEconomy

🌍 Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey shows UK investment confidence is on the rise While that’s positive, companies in Cambridge still face challenges securing the capital they need to grow. Examining this issue is an increasing strategic priority for Cambridge Ahead. www.deloitte.com/uk/en/about/...

🏛️ Local Government Reorganisation Government plans new unitary councils to replace Cambridgeshire’s two-tier system. We call for this as a one-off chance to align councils with real economic areas, and create structures that can thrive. Read our statement here: bit.ly/4lBWg59

⚽ What makes Cambridge, Cambridge? @cambridgeunited.bsky.social is far more than a matchday presence—it's a vital anchor institution supporting health, education, community connection, and local impact. Read our latest blog: bit.ly/4l1jbqG #CulturalInfrastructure #GoodGrowth

🔧 CA Roundtable This week at Cambridge’s IfM, sector leaders joined us to share insights on the opportunities and challenges facing Advanced Manufacturing—locally and nationally. From funding to skills, planning and infrastructure. All timed with the launch of the new Government Industrial Strategy

🌟CA Member Event Last week, Mayor Paul Bristow joined our CEO Dan Thorp for a fireside chat at TTP—giving members a valuable chance to engage directly and help shape the conversation early in his tenure. We look forward to collaborating for the Cambridge city region’s long-term success.