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A Corridor for Life: Innovation, Resilience, and Opportunity

The Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor is a thriving hub of innovation, connecting two globally renowned cities. Spanning 100km through Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Norfolk, the region brings together world-class expertise, dynamic business clusters, and cutting-edge research to tackle some of humanity’s greatest challenges, including climate change, food security, and healthcare.

At one end, Cambridge is home to a globally recognised life sciences cluster and deep-tech innovation in AI and robotics. At the other, Norwich is an internationally acclaimed centre for agritech and food science research. The region also boasts a growing medtech and advanced engineering sector, with a strong foundation in manufacturing to bring ideas to life. The Tech Corridor’s unique blend of industries and expertise fosters collaboration and resilience, making it an ideal destination for businesses looking to innovate and thrive.

Why Invest in the Tech Corridor?

The Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor combines strategic infrastructure with a high quality of life, offering unparalleled opportunities for inward investment.

  • Strategic Location

    Direct access to international airports and shipping ports at Norwich, Cambridge, Stansted, Felixstowe, and Harwich.

  • Skilled Talent Pool

    A region enriched by a diverse, global workforce.

  • Quality of Life

    Affordable housing, excellent schools, and a balance of career opportunity and fresh-air downtime in a beautiful and culturally rich region.

  • Supportive Environment

    Positive local governance, prestigious legal services, and robust incentives for inward investment.

Reasons to Invest

Driving Growth Through Collaboration

The Tech Corridor is committed to supporting businesses through targeted initiatives:

  • Cluster Development Roadmap

    This data-driven study identifies high-growth potential areas across the region, strengthening the ecosystem and enhancing investment opportunities.

  • Funding and Investment

    A series of programmes help businesses secure investment and navigate grant opportunities.

  • Collaboration Networks

    Programmes that bring together thought leaders and businesses to promote the Corridor’s strengths and foster innovation.

The Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor is more than a place—it’s a partnership. By bringing together talent, innovation, and opportunity, we’re shaping the future. Join us in driving progress and building resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Supporting Businesses

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

The Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor is home to a dynamic network of business and science parks, perfectly positioned to support the needs of fast-growing tech clusters in AI, robotics, agritech, and life sciences. From the globally recognised Cambridge Science Park to the pioneering Norwich Research Park, these hubs foster collaboration and innovation, creating fertile ground for businesses to thrive.

Thriving Business Ecosystems

Anchored by start-up communities in Cambridge, Norwich, and many more sites along the corridors length, the Corridor offers unparalleled opportunities for investors to support world-changing ideas. These clusters attract global talent, making the region a hotbed for entrepreneurs ready to develop solutions to tackle global challenges.

A Legacy of Investment Success

With a rich history of venture capital dating back to the ‘Cambridge Phenomenon’, the whole region remains a magnet for major investment funds and angel investors, have collectively invested hundreds of millions into groundbreaking technologies across AI, life sciences, and medtech. Local organisations provide crucial backing to start-ups and early-stage businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk.

The Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor offers investment opportunities that are as forward-thinking as the businesses it supports. Discover sites where innovation takes root and the future is shaped.