Our Story
Cambridge Science Park was born out of a bold idea: that bringing business and academia together could transform the world.
For more than 50 years, Cambridge Science Park has put Cambridge at the heart of global innovation and science, inspired by the vision of Trinity College Cambridge’s former bursar, Sir John Bradfield. Founded in 1970 to bridge academia and industry, it was Europe’s original ‘Science Park’ and has grown into a beacon of discovery. Our tenants have treated illnesses, powered smartphones, advanced sustainable materials and created a ‘plastic’ coating made from pea protein.
Today, Cambridge Science Park remains the UK’s longest established, and one of its largest science parks. It is a place where around 170 companies and 7,000 innovators come together with a shared ambition: to develop technologies which improve lives and build a better future.
Through investment, vision and community stewardship, Trinity has created an environment where both start-ups and multinationals can flourish side by side – building on Cambridge’s reputation as one of the most innovative cities in the world.
For over half a century, Cambridge Science Park has driven global innovation, benefiting billions and shaping the Cambridge phenomenon. A new masterplan will deliver jobs, reimagine the space, and expand education and opportunity, ensuring it continues to inspire discovery and create impact locally, nationally, and far beyond for decades to come.
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Cambridge Science Park has always been about more than buildings. It’s about shaping a better future.
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and enhancing biodiversity. From solar initiatives to new waste management systems, and from green spaces to wildlife-friendly landscaping, we’re reimagining what a sustainable innovation district can look like.
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