India, Nov. 8 -- On Tuesday 5 November 2024, Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham visited Cambridge to celebrate and further cement a groundbreaking partnership between the two cities' innovation ecosystems. The collaboration, which was officially launched in 2023, is aimed at leveraging the combined strengths of Manchester and Cambridge to fuel the growth of start-ups, attract investment, and foster inclusive economic development across the UK.

The visit marked an important step forward in this trailblazing collaboration, which is the first of its kind in the UK. Leading academic, business and civil figures from both cities were in attendance including: Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Professor Deborah Prent...