Tus-Park joins Innovate Cambridge as an affiliate partner

Cambridge, UK – Tus-Park will join Innovate Cambridge as an affiliate partner, supporting a visionary 10-year strategy to double the number of innovation-driven companies in the city and supercharge investment and growth across the ecosystem. Backed by over 500 stakeholders and 200 organisations, Innovate Cambridge is spearheading an ambitious plan to not only double the venture capital available to Cambridge startups but also to double the pace at which the region builds billion-dollar businesses. Tus-Park Cambridge, a flagship joint venture with Trinity College at the University of Cambridge, has already reshaped the innovation landscape with projects such as the Bio-Innovation Centre. Now, with its new role as an affiliate partner, Tus-Park is set to support Innovate Cambridge to accelerate startup formation and scaling across the region.

“Tus-Park are an important part of the innovation cluster in Cambridge,” said Dr Kathryn Chapman, Executive Director of Innovate Cambridge. “Their vision to create Cambridge Science Park and the Bio-Innovation Centre with Trinity College is a great example of how public-private partnerships can deliver on the ambition for the cluster. We are delighted that Tus-Park have become an affiliate partner and are grateful for their continued support.”

Kevin Lin, Director and President, Tus-Park said “Tus-Park brings global reach and a uniquely powerful innovation ecosystem to Cambridge. As one of the world’s largest innovation networks, our presence provides unparalleled access to international capital, deep tech collaboration, and a proven model of translating research into real-world impact. Our partnership with Innovate Cambridge unites world-class innovation, cutting-edge science and technology, and investment with global markets – making Cambridge a leading global destination for scientific discovery and technological innovation.”

Dr Diarmuid O’Brien, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Cambridge and Chair of the Innovate Cambridge Board, added: “Since it was established by Trinity College in 1970, Cambridge Science Park has played a pivotal role in the Cambridge cluster. The Tus-Park investment provided the catalyst for the next phase of research and discovery, and we are delighted that they are supporting Innovate Cambridge to drive inclusive growth and prosperity.”

This announcement demonstrates the shared vision of Innovate Cambridge and its partners: to tell the story of Cambridge innovation to the world, and to ensure the region continues to lead breakthroughs that benefit the UK—and the world.

 

For more information please contact:

Innovate Cambridge | Kathryn Chapman – kathryn@innovatecambridge.com

Tus-Park | Yan Wang – yan.wang@tuspark.co.uk

 

About Innovate Cambridge

Innovate Cambridge is a collaborative initiative launched in September 2022 and supported by founding and strategic partners Cambridge Enterprise, Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), the University of Cambridge, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Cambridge City Council, Anglia Ruskin University and the Judge Business School. Its mission is to define and implement a shared, inclusive vision for the future of the Greater Cambridge innovation ecosystem over the next decade. The initiative aims to position Cambridge as a global leader in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, addressing both local and global challenges.

 

About Tus-Park

Tus-Park is the flagship science and technology park of Tus-Holdings Co., Ltd., established in 2000. It originated from the Tsinghua University Science Park Development Center founded in 1994. Tus-Park has expanded its presence internationally, establishing innovation hubs in nearly 100 countries and regions. For instance, in the UK, Tus-Park has partnered with Trinity College, University of Cambridge, to promote collaboration in life sciences, digital technology, and environmental protection. This partnership aims to facilitate the commercialization of technological breakthroughs and the globalization of local companies.