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Cambridge is internationally recognised as one of the world’s foremost centres for science, technology and innovation. From MedTech and BioTech to advanced AI, robotics, and connected systems, the city attracts some of the most forward-thinking businesses and academic talent globally. A recent Forbes article confirms what we’ve long known: Cambridge is not just a hub for early-stage businesses, it’s a strategic location for global companies seeking R&D excellence, collaborative innovation and accelerated product development.

At eg technology, we are proud to be part of this dynamic, innovative ecosystem and to call Cambridge home. With over two decades of experience, we support companies from start-ups to multinationals in developing sophisticated, manufacturable products; delivering innovation with technical depth, commercial insight and regulatory clarity across sectors.

A Global Centre for Applied Innovation

One of Cambridge’s many strengths is its deep connections between academia, industry and investment. It’s a city where world-class research meets commercial opportunity, and where collaboration drives progress. This tightly knit environment has created a virtuous circle of innovation, where early-stage companies can access the expertise, funding, and infrastructure they need to grow, and global organisations have access to external innovation partners to help solve complex challenges and deliver next-generation products.

“On average, 41% of seed-round start-ups in Cambridge make it to Series A, outperforming Oxford (35%), London (33%) and even Silicon Valley (40%)” – Forbes

That resilience reflects more than early-stage success; it highlights the maturity, infrastructure, and sustained investment available in Cambridge. With over 5,300 knowledge-intensive companies employing 71,000 people, the city’s innovation economy is not just thriving, it’s scaling.

  • Cambridge companies attracted £1.5 billion+ in venture capital last year alone.
  • It accounts for 20% of all UK university spin-outs, many in partnership with corporate R&D and translational research programmes.
  • Over 100 Cambridge companies are now valued at £100M+, with a growing pipeline of unicorns.

Our Role: Bridging Concept and Commercialisation

eg technology sits at the intersection of innovation and implementation. We partner with global businesses, from multinational MedTech firms to industrial technology leaders, to co-develop smart, user-centred products that are scalable, compliant and market-ready.

Whether acting as an extension of your in-house team or delivering end-to-end development programmes, we can support with:

  • Integrated product development: Full in-house capabilities across industrial design, mechanical, electronics, and software engineering.
  • Flexible collaboration: Whether you need full development support or targeted technical expertise, we adapt to fit your team and project, plugging into your internal R&D structure, offering agility, transparency and technical rigour, accelerating your route to market.
  • Design for manufacture and scalability: Robust, production-ready designs underpinned by usability engineering and commercial thinking, ready for scaling.
  • Regulatory insight: We help navigate the complex path to compliance and certification, particularly in MedTech, LabTech and BioTech.

Our clients include blue chip multinationals, global SMEs, and innovation-driven start-ups and scale-ups, spanning a wide range of sectors, operating across the UK, Europe and North America.

Across the board, our role is the same: to turn ambitious product ideas into real-world commercial success.

Why Global Businesses Look to Cambridge

Global companies increasingly look to Cambridge for more than its academic heritage. It’s a place where talent density, open innovation and commercial acceleration converge. Many international businesses choose to set up R&D bases, invest in spin-outs, or form partnerships with design consultancies like eg technology, to gain access to Cambridge’s culture of agility, innovation and deep tech expertise.

As a Cambridge-based consultancy, we’re not only tapped into local talent and infrastructure, we also understand how to translate early innovation into scalable commercial products that meet the demands of international markets and regulatory frameworks. We’re part of a vibrant, supportive network – made up of innovators, incubators, investors and partner organisations – that continuously transforms the product landscape and constantly challenges us to stay at the forefront of design and engineering.

Whether you’re developing a connected device, an AI-powered sensor platform or a breakthrough diagnostic, we have the engineering skill, experience and strategic direction to optimise your development pathway.

We’re proud to call Cambridge home and we are proud to play a part in shaping its future.

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re still validating an idea or preparing for scale, our team can help you navigate the journey from ideation or concept to market launch.

Are you looking to accelerate innovation, access specialised engineering support, or bring a new product to market? We have the expertise, agility and global perspective to help you succeed. We’d love to hear from you.

Via email on design@egtechnology.co.uk, by giving us a call on +44 01223 813184, or by clicking here.