PwC

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Working across artificial intelligence, life sciences and AgriTech industry sectors, our clients range from SMEs to some of the most recognised businesses in Cambridge and the South East region.

With six offices across the region, we have over 1,700 qualified staff providing exceptional levels of service. Our Cambridge office encourages collaboration, inclusivity and flexibility. The doors are open for clients, local businesses and charities to use the new space, encouraging a greater sense of community throughout the city and region.

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State of Climate Tech 2021

Arguably the greatest innovation challenge humankind has ever faced is staring us in the face: the world has ten years to halve global greenhouse gas emissions until 2050 to reach net zero.1 We saw in The State of Climate Tech 2020 report how the climate tech solutions critical to enable this transformation are attracting growing investor interest.

The PwC Net Zero Future50

As climate change challenges grow ever more urgent, climate tech innovations are helping reduce emissions and accelerate decarbonisation. PwC has analysed the UK’s rapidly growing climate tech sector and identified 50 innovative start-ups with the potential to make a significant difference in the battle against climate change.

Agritech can be a leader in social mobility for the East of England

According to recent social mobility research undertaken by PwC, the public are united in wanting business to play a key role in securing the social mobility of future generations. Alex comments that the agri-tech industry can really take advantage of this by offering work placements and different graduate entry points into their businesses.

Significant interest in Middle East for agri-tech investment says PwC

Rob comments that as the global agricultural landscape changes, businesses around the world are actively looking for disruptive technologies to solve key issues, and create new solutions for food production: “The Abu Dhabi Investment Office has recently invested $100 million in four agritech companies and is keen to create an attractive environment for companies to get established in the region,” he says. “Financial incentives are being planned to encourage international firms to develop a presence in the region, with funds specifically designated for investment in agritech,”

PwC Cambridge moves to new home in St John’s Innovation Park

The new office move was celebrated with an official opening on 27 March 2019, attended by over 150 guests and staff.

Fintech and Agri-tech – where’s the linkage?

Can two industries with apparently different purposes really be thought of as comparable and able to support each other? The answer – yes, absolutely, says Chrissie Freear of the PwC Agri-tech team.

New Zealand farmer cooperative LIC meets Agri-Tech East members

The meeting was hosted by PwC in their Cambridge offices. It offered an opportunity for a number of agri-tech companies in the Agri-Tech East ecosystem to meet the international delegation and showcase their expertise in data analytics, data management, sensor technology and software solution design.

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