We’re delighted to sponsor this year’s Cambridge Tech Week, marking an exciting first for the firm. This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Cambridge and beyond, while also highlighting the firm’s deep roots and expertise in the local business ecosystem, as we celebrate our 150th year.
Cambridge Tech Week: A global technology gathering
Cambridge Tech Week has rapidly established itself as a premier event on the global technology calendar. Each year, it brings together the brightest minds in technology – including visionary founders, world-leading experts, and strategic investors – to drive growth, collaboration, and innovation across the tech landscape.
The event is designed to foster dialogue, spark partnerships, and accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges. This year’s event promises to be as ambitious as ever, with an expanded programme of talks, workshops, and exhibitions.
Co-sponsor of Innovation Alley
During June’s London launch of #CamTechWeek, PEM was announced as a proud Bronze-level sponsor, co-sponsoring the highly anticipated ‘Innovation Alley’ exhibition. Taking place on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September, Innovation Alley will be a focal point of the week, forming a central part of both the ‘Innovation Landscape’ and ‘Start-up to Scale-up’ themed days.
Rupert Baines, Chair of Cambridge Tech Week, commented
“It makes perfect sense for PEM to be aligned with Cambridge Tech Week, especially with their 150 years in Cambridge, and the expertise and services they provide to businesses in this space. We’re very happy to have PEM on board.”
Showcasing the next generation of tech
Innovation Alley is set to be a vibrant exhibition space, playing host to 50 of the most promising early-stage companies, ambitious scale-ups, and established tech firms, all eager to showcase their latest products and solutions. As the only dedicated pitching event during Cambridge Tech Week, Innovation Alley offers a unique platform for these companies to present their innovations, interact with potential clients and partners, and gain valuable exposure.
We are proud to be the exclusive accountancy firm sponsoring the exhibition, joined by co-sponsors, including CADFEM – World of Simulation, and the University of East Anglia.
For participants and attendees alike, Innovation Alley represents a rare opportunity to witness the future of technology up close, engage with the people behind the ideas, and explore potential collaborations. The exhibition is designed to foster meaningful connections between innovators, investors, and industry experts, helping to accelerate the growth of the region’s most exciting tech ventures.
Supporting innovation for 150 years
As Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax, and business advisers, we’ve been at the heart of the city’s business community for 150 years. The firm’s sponsorship of Cambridge Tech Week is a natural extension of its ongoing strategy to support innovation, both within Cambridge and across the wider region.
We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of technology businesses, at every step of the journey, from ambitious start-ups and fast-growing scale-ups to established industry leaders.
With two offices across the city, on Station Road and in Milton, our suite of services include audit and assurance to help companies meet regulatory obligations and build stakeholder trust; tax advisory with expert guidance on R&D tax credits, patent box relief, and other innovation incentives; business advisory to support scaling, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion; a virtual finance office providing outsourced finance solutions such as bookkeeping, payroll, and management accounts to free up founders’ time; and personal tax and wealth planning to help entrepreneurs and business owners protect and grow their personal assets efficiently.
Our deep understanding of the technology sector, combined with our longstanding presence in Cambridge, makes us a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of growth and innovation.
A commitment to Cambridge’s innovation ecosystem
Warren Tilbury, Managing Partner at PEM, commented:
“As a business, we’re fortunate to be based in a city that produces almost three times more patent applications per capita than anywhere else in the UK and is home to 24 billion-dollar businesses including Abcam, Improbable and Darktrace.
“It’s important that we showcase the support we can offer to tech businesses, whatever their size, and being part of Cambridge Tech Week will help us do just that. Given it’s a renowned innovation hub for connecting, networking, learning and positioning in the tech community, Cambridge Tech Week provides a unique regional environment.
“PEM’s sponsorship of Cambridge Tech Week is a key part of our strategy to deepen our impact in the Cambridge community and to build a modern, forward-thinking firm on the foundations of our 150-year legacy.”
Join us at Cambridge Tech Week
PEM invites all clients, partners, and members of the technology community to join us at Cambridge Tech Week and to visit Innovation Alley to discover the next wave of technological breakthroughs. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply passionate about the future of technology, this is an event not to be missed. Visit the Cambridge Tech Week website to learn more.
For further information about PEM’s involvement or to discuss how we can support your business, please contact Gareth Willmer, Head of Marketing.