As the 2021 Trinity Bradfield Prize opens for applications, we catch up with two of the previous winners of the prize in this special episode of Inside The Bradfield Centre. James chats to Simon Engelke, Founder and Chair of Battery Associates and Yichuan Zhang, Founder of Boltzbit.

In this episode we meet Nigel Hall, CEO of Bradfield Centre members Cambridge Broadband Networks Group. We learn about Nigel's extensive experience including the launch of mobile network operator Orange, and all about Cambridge Broadband Networks Group and the impact of COVID.

James meets Linn Clabburn to discuss all things Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor, the effect of COVID on the commercial property market, and news of their new investment platform.

We meet Shreya Singhal to learn about The Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club which aims to enhance the entrepreneurial spirit amongst academics and students at the University of Cambridge. We cover the activities of CUTEC, the environment and opportunities for students interested in entrepreneurship, and how students can engage in the wider Cambridge Tech ecosystem. Visit https://www.cutec.io/ for more.

We learn about Cambridge Enterprise, the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge, and how they help Cambridge academics and researchers make tangible impact. We cover how CE benchmarks with other Universities, how they support their portfolio, explore their 'greatest hits' and discuss the hottest technologies. Extended show notes - https://bit.ly/3nnfuyg

We meet Fernando an AI Engineer based at The Bradfield Centre. We learn about his career journey, the work of Bspoke Global Networks with Formula 1, and get his insights into the field of AI and the local job market. We discuss how he works remotely from his company HQ, why he uses The Bradfield Centre to be around like minded people, and their plans to grow the team in Cambridge.

Emmi joins us from Cambridge Angels, one of the most active Angel networks in the UK. We discuss their investment criteria & process, pitching mistakes, the impact of COVID on the investment process, what's hot in Tech for 2021, and the Cambridge ecosystem.

We learn about Owen's career has a Typhoon fighter pilot and his move into business. We discuss the gap Owen & his co-founders spotted in existing support to commercialise University research and early stage technology ideas, leading to the creation of Cambridge Future Tech.

Faye Holland joins us to tell us all about the upcoming #21toWatch programme and awards that showcases and highlights the next generation of people, companies and the ‘things’ that they create – recognising those across all market sectors and celebrating the very best work going on today in the region.

In another revealing and wide ranging conversation with a Bradfield Centre based entrepreneur, Mark Turner joins us to talk about his diverse experiences and changes in career path leading him to starting Krank in Cambridge.