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Show Notes 131: The Future of AI and Innovation at Cambridge Tech Week 2025



Cambridge Tech Podcast: The Future of AI and Innovation at Cambridge Tech Week 2025


The latest episode of the Cambridge Tech Podcast is packed with insights, news, and an interview about the upcoming Cambridge Tech Week 2025. Hosted by Faye Holland and James Parton, this episode covers the latest tech developments, industry shifts, and what to expect from one of the UK’s most exciting tech events.


🚀 Weekly Tech News Highlights

Here are the top stories in Cambridge Tech this week:

  • Pulsar Fusion has unveiled Sunbird, a nuclear fusion rocket concept that could slash travel time to Mars by half. A decade in stealth mode, this breakthrough could redefine space propulsion.

  • New Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme at Murray Edwards College, backed by AstraZeneca, aims to close the gender gap in leadership and business.

  • Heartfelt Technologies has secured a major contract for a National Institute for Health and Care Research clinical trial, furthering its mission to enhance medical device adoption in the NHS.

  • Zero Point Motion, a Bristol-based startup specializing in sensor technology, has raised €4.7M in pre-Series A funding to advance positioning and navigation for defense and autonomous vehicles.


🎤 Cambridge Tech Week 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Special guest Michaela Eschbach, Deputy Chair of the Cambridge Tech Week Steering Committee, joins the podcast to give us the inside scoop on Cambridge Tech Week 2025 (15th – 19th September 2025).


🌟 Key Themes & Agenda

  • Seizing the AI Advantage: This year’s overarching theme focuses on how Cambridge’s deep-tech ecosystem is leading AI innovation.

  • Industry Deep Dives: Expect discussions on MedTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, Quantum, and Semiconductors.

  • Fringe Events: Running throughout the week, these independently organized sessions allow for even more engagement and networking.

  • Innovation Alley: A dedicated space for the most cutting-edge startups to showcase their technology, now extended to two days due to popular demand.


💡 Why Attend?

Cambridge Tech Week is a must-attend event for:

  • Startup Founders & Scale-Ups: Connect with investors, partners, and industry leaders.

  • Investors & VCs: Discover the next big thing in AI and deep tech.

  • Corporate Leaders & Policymakers: Gain insights into the latest innovations and their potential impact.

  • Academia & Researchers: Engage with industry to translate research into real-world impact.


🔗 “Cambridge Tech Week is a global tech gathering uniting world-leading experts, visionary innovators, and strategic investors.” – Michaela Eschbach

📅 How to Get Involved

  • Tickets go live on March 18th, 2025 – Secure your spot early!

  • Apply to exhibit at Innovation Alley – Showcase your groundbreaking tech.

  • Host a Fringe Event – Align your event with the biggest tech conference in the region.


🎧 Listen & Subscribe

This episode is packed with insights, and if you’re passionate about technology, innovation, and investment, you won’t want to miss it!


📌 Listen now on Cambridge Tech Podcast or your favourite podcast platform.

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