Technology from science
- Work with world leading scientists and engineers to develop innovative science into practical solutions that can be applied by your company
- Jointly commission research for the benefit of the CAPE Partner companies with direct control through representation on the CAPE Steering Committee
- Projects are supported by access to the cutting-edge R&D facilities within the Electrical Engineering division
Established governance structure
- Management of CAPE is by the Steering Committee with equal voting rights for the CAPE Partners and the University
- The CAPE Partnership Agreement (CPA) provides fair IP terms agreed between the university and CAPE partner
- Our pre-determined terms and conditions allow for fast project approval
- The CAPE Office provides dedicated support to partner projects and interests
Gateway to Cambridge
- CAPE is a gateway to all areas of the University of Cambridge, including researchers in the Department of Engineering, Cavendish Laboratory, The Computer Lab, Chemistry Department, Materials Science and others
- Research themes covered by CAPE researchers include AI, Batteries, Big Data, Energy, Healthcare, Graphene, Sensors, etc.
- CAPE’s track record has established its reputation among academics and the wider University, facilitating good collaborations with Partner Companies
Partnerships
- The CAPE Partners have non-competitive market positions by design, so there are potential business opportunities between partners with a mutual interest in exploiting a technology.
Other Benefits
- Exchange scientists and engineers between industrial and academic partners, through our embedded researcher scheme
- Expand CAPE projects by leveraging the industrial funds invested through CAPE via external sponsors such as the UK government
- Membership of CAPE provides networking benefits from existing links between Cambridge University and other academic centres, in both the UK and elsewhere.
