A world of impact
In 1970 Trinity College turned farmland outside the city into the UK’s very first science park. Its aim was to facilitate the sharing of knowledge between industry, academia and government.
Since then, it’s been home to a multitude of world-class innovators in software, life sciences, engineering and biotech. Innovators who’ve inspired the nexas generation of computer scientists (the BBC Microcomputer in the 80s, the Raspberry Pi today), developed devices and materials that create possibilities and tackle problems (Cambridge Silicon Radio’s first-to-market Bluetooth chip, Xampla’s pea protein replacement for single-use plastic), and fought disease (Astex’s cancer drugs ribococlib, erdafitinib and capiversatib, Owlstone’s breath biopsy device for non-invasive early diagnosis). And many more.
In that time, Cambridge has expanded and the Science Park now finds itself well within the city boundaries. We’re in prime position for strong links between the local communities around us and the Park community of more than 7,000 members.
Our founding spirit endures. Enabling interaction to empower innovation will always be the engine of progress here.
Our founding spirit endures. Enabling interaction to empower innovation will always be the engine of progress here.
Transforming
together
Discover how our community is creating breakthroughs
SUSTAINABILITY
AT OUR CORE
Sustainability isn’t just a goal, it’s the foundation of everything we do. We’re creating an environment where innovation and inclusive growth go hand in hand.
– Enhancing environment and nature
– Creating sustainable spaces
– Cultivating community
– Enhancing environment and nature
– Creating sustainable spaces
– Cultivating community
Environment and nature
We’ve implemented plans to reduce the Park’s CO2 emissions, actively conserve resources as we continually upgrade the Park, and work with tenants to increase recycling.
- Decarbonisation: we continually invest to reduce emissions in line with the Park’s Net Zero commitment.
- Efficiency and comfort: we take a retrofit-first approach, trying to refurb rather than replace buildings. That way we save materials and carbon, reduce fossil fuel needs and deliver high quality, healthy, comfortable and energy- and cost-efficient workplaces.
- Waste management: we’ve put in place a new framework that all Park members can join.
- Target >80% diverted from landfill and fewer trucks driving onto the Park each week.
Sustainable places
We’re taking steps to lead in environmental stewardship and wellbeing by embedding sustainability into every aspect of the Park.
- Solar power: 80% of buildings on the Park have additional roof solar capacity.
- Green travel: we help people get to and from the park sustainable, for example providing a regular shuttle service to Cambridge North Station, EV charging points and on-site cycle hire and repair facilities.
- Biodiversity and green spaces: set within 152 acres of parkland, the Park is an inspiring place with green spaces at its heart. We have plans to make the Park even better for people and nature, increasing amenities and biodiversity.
Community
We want the Park to be a place people love to be. We hold events throughout the year for Park members and the local community.
- Embedded in the community with amenities open to the public: green spaces, cafes and a children’s science centre: Cambridge Science Centre welcomed more than 14,000 children, families and teachers in its first six months, providing hands-on STEM education, inspiration and fun.
- Supporting the health and wellbeing of our on-site and local communities, with accessible walking routes through the Park, guided nature walks and a gym on site.
- A busy and expanding programme of social, wellness and personal development events.
- An annual Lunch & Learn hosted by Trinity College Cambridge, actively involving companies in our strategic decisions.
- Talking to our tenants to help identify ways to work together to improve the environment through Park-wide initiatives, or the performance of the buildings they occupy, where appropriate.
- Facilities Managers’ Special Interest Group to share best practice.
- Our Show & Tell series, enabling companies to learn from each other’s energy management systems.
PARK LANDMARKS
Building innovation on the Park over the years
NAPP RESEARCH CENTRE
1981
Groundbreaking design that has stood the test of time, fondly known as the Toast Rack.
THE BRADFIELD CENTRE
2017
Lakeside tech hub for scale-ups with first class co-working and collaboration space.
BUILDINGS 1 & 2
2021
Striking commercial space at the Park entrance for growing high-tech and life science companies.