Representing Cambridge Judge Business School at the 2025 Technology Ventures Conference, hosted by the Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club at Cambridge Union, was a powerful opportunity to showcase innovation and engage with a global network of entrepreneurs.
The conference offered a platform for startups, including mine, to pitch independently amid an atmosphere charged with ideas and ambition. My company uses artificial intelligence to transform transport and supply chain systems across the UK and beyond, applying AI-driven optimisation to asset allocation, predictive scheduling and intelligent route planning. Our work aligns closely with the UK’s priorities around infrastructure resilience and sustainability, and is backed by government investment and partnerships with leading corporations across automotive, retail and logistics.
Feedback from judges was particularly encouraging. Industry leaders in AI applications for logistics, fintech and transport praised our approach to solving operational inefficiencies while supporting environmental goals. Their insights into scaling in regulated sectors were invaluable, underlining market demand for our solutions.
The 2025 conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers from global institutions, including venture capitalists and pioneers in NetZero technologies. Their presence affirmed Cambridge’s role as a hub of innovation, especially in fields like artificial intelligence, climate action and sustainability. The conference themes echoed across the projects presented, emphasising the value of ecosystems that link academic research, commercial acumen and entrepreneurial ambition.
Since its founding in 2003, CUTEC has become a vital student-led organisation that champions entrepreneurship across Cambridge. Its annual conference unites entrepreneurs, academics, investors and professionals, fostering a culture where technology ventures can thrive through strong networks and shared knowledge.
This year’s programme continued to highlight forward-thinking startups through pitch competitions and tracks on Climate Tech, Emerging Tech and Life Sciences. These events not only spotlight innovative firms but also strengthen the broader ecosystem by encouraging collaboration and cross-disciplinary ideas.
Cambridge Judge Business School supports this momentum through initiatives like Enterprise Tuesday and EnterpriseTECH, which guide entrepreneurs from concept to funding and scaling. These programmes provide mentorship and resources critical to turning promising ideas into impactful ventures.
Cambridge, through institutions like the Judge Business School and CUTEC, is enabling technology-driven startups to make a global impact. The conference reinforced the optimism and determination needed to accelerate our growth journey, and highlighted the role of collaborative ecosystems in turning innovation into real-world solutions.
As the UK pursues leadership in AI and sustainable technology, the CUTEC conference stands out as a model of how startups can thrive, scale and contribute meaningfully to the future of transport, logistics and beyond.
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