This event brought together founders, executives, and growth leaders from tech companies to explore strategic issues shaping the UK’s tech landscape.
The UKTN / Lloyds Roundtables facilitate insightful discussions on topics such as scaling UK tech companies globally, navigating cross-border expansion, tackling regulatory challenges, and building meaningful partnerships.
Here we share Adam’s summary and highlights from the event.
Key highlights
The roundtable sparked conversations around several critical questions for the UK tech ecosystem:
1. Key takeaways from Cambridge Tech Week
Participants reflected on the vibrant innovation showcased during Cambridge Tech Week, highlighting the importance of collaboration across academia, industry, and investors to ensure momentum translates into sustainable growth.
2. Strengths and gaps in the UK Tech landscape
The discussion recognised the region’s world-class research, access to top talent, and strong academic-industry linkages as major strengths. Yet, gaps remain in scaling ventures and providing access to growth-stage capital.
“While the UK has immense talent and creativity, we need to ensure our founders are supported beyond the early stages to compete on a global scale.” Adam Brodie
3. Balancing academic research with commercialisation
Bridging the gap between research excellence and market-ready solutions remains a focus. Roundtable participants explored mechanisms to accelerate tech transfer and encourage entrepreneurial risk-taking.
4. Government support for the sector
Delegates discussed the role of government in providing incentives, fostering international collaboration, and simplifying regulatory frameworks to support tech companies at all stages.
5. The Oxford-Cambridge Arc and inclusive growth
The group emphasised the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc to drive regional and national growth.
“Inclusive growth is critical — our tech ecosystem should empower innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from all backgrounds, ensuring opportunities are accessible across the UK.” Adam Brodie
6. Learning from global tech hubs
Comparing the UK’s ecosystem with global leaders like Silicon Valley, participants identified opportunities to develop a distinctively British innovation model, leveraging unique strengths while adopting best practices in funding, collaboration, and scaling.
Empowering the next generation of innovators
The UKTN Roundtable at Cambridge highlighted both the tremendous potential of the UK tech ecosystem and the steps needed to unlock it fully. As the sector continues to grow, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation will remain central to creating a thriving, globally competitive tech landscape.
Adam concluded with a forward-looking perspective:
“Events like this roundtable are invaluable for sharing knowledge, building networks, and shaping the future of UK tech. They not only help us spotlight key challenges within the sector but also guide the support and advice that our team offers for aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.” Adam Brodie
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