TVC 2026: Qubits to Robotics
About the Conference
Join Cambridge's most exciting convergence of researchers, founders, and investors at the CUTEC Technology Venture Conference 2026. This year's theme Qubits to Robotics: Cambridge Thriving 2026 puts a spotlight on the two defining transitions shaping the next era of deep tech. As the physical world becomes a more important part of technology and economic focus, is the UK positioned to capitalise on its research expertise to create era-defining companies over the next decade?
Cambridge is globally recognised as a leading ecosystem in deep tech, uniquely positioned at the intersection of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. TVC 2026 brings that community together in one room.
What to Expect
A full-day programme of high-calibre panel sessions, startup pitches, and networking, followed by an evening drinks reception and formal dinner.
09:30 KEYNOTE
Welcome & Keynote Address
Opening remarks setting the stage for the day's conversations.
09:45 PANEL
Cambridge — Scaling Under Constraint
Panel 1 · Founders on building global companies from a small ecosystem.
10:30 BREAK
Coffee Break
11:00 PANEL
Robotics & Physical AI
Panel 2 · Building intelligence into the physical world.
11:45 SHOWCASE
Startup Showcase & Competition
Early-stage Cambridge ventures pitch on the main stage.
13:00 BREAK
Afternoon
14:00 PANEL
Quantum — From Lab to Market
Panel 3 · Commercialising the next computing paradigm.
14:45 SHOWCASE
Startup Pitch & Competition Winner
Final pitch and announcement of the winning venture.
15:15 PANEL
Investment — Financing Deep Tech at Scale
Panel 4 · Capital strategies for capital-intensive science.
16:00 KEYNOTE
Closing Address
Evening
18:15 — LATE
18:15 SOCIAL
Drinks Reception
Networking with speakers, founders and investors.
19:15 SOCIAL
Formal Dinner — Queens' College
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Founders and scale-up teams
Academic researchers exploring commercialisation pathways
Investors active or interested in the Cambridge ecosystem
Government and public policy stakeholders
Students and early-career professionals building in tech
Why Attend?
Build direct connections with investors and leading researchers
Hear from Cambridge's most compelling deep tech success stories
Gain clarity on the hardware integration and commercialisation frontier
Discover CUTEC's ecosystem support across Venture Creation, Talent Development, and Financing Pathways
Organised by the Cambridge University Technology & Enterprise Club (CUTEC).
Sponsored in partnership with Farrer & Co, IE Cambridge and Global Cambridge