Collaboration with the Cambridge Consulting Network

Since 2022 DataCup has been collaborating with the Cambridge Consulting Network. This partnership has been renewed for the fourth consecutive year.

The Cambridge Consulting Network (CCN) is a consulting organization from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, established in 2013. It is one of the most prestigious consulting societies in the country and is registered with Companies House in England and Wales. 

Pre-selected student consultants are connected with both startups like DataCup and Fortune 500 companies to help solve real-world business challenges.

Each year, the Cambridge Consulting Network offers both a Winter and a Summer project, each lasting 8 to 10 weeks. On these occasions, the CCN reaches out to past clients with whom collaborations were successful to renew the experience. The network is organized by a rotating committee of six consultants for each session.  

This pro-bono consulting covers numerous markets: finance, healthcare, media, humanitarian aid, food, digital services, and many others. The diversity of the consultants, who come from various academic backgrounds, ensures a broad range of advice, insights, research, and perspectives.  

These projects are also open to new companies, which can apply to participate. To stay informed about application periods, we encourage you to follow the CCN LinkedIn page here...

Impact of CCN on Companies

We are highly satisfied with the work delivered by the CCN consultants over the past few years and are excited to share this opportunity with others as a valuable resource to support your development—regardless of your specific needs.  

Indeed, the consultants offer a wide range of services, from market research to investment strategy and competitive analysis, covering many sectors and topics, such as:  

• In-depth research for entering new markets: country profiles, SWOT analysis, PESTEL, etc.
• Sales & Marketing: prospecting methods, acquisition channels, databases, etc. 
  
• Product validation and positioning
• ...and much more
  

Deliverables may include a variety of documents (Excel spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs) to help track your project effectively and seize arising opportunities. Consultants also present their findings mid-way through the project and again at the conclusion, ensuring a smooth handover with the partner company.  

Their research has greatly contributed to the growth of our business network and facilitated numerous valuable partnerships.  

Conclusion 

The collaboration between DataCup and the Cambridge Consulting Network (CCN) perfectly illustrates the positive impact that a well-structured partnership can have on a company’s strategic development.  

Thanks to the expertise and dedication of the CCN consultants, DataCup has benefited from thorough research, targeted recommendations, and valuable connections—helping expand our reach and strengthen our network.  

This ongoing collaboration year after year is a testament to the quality of the work delivered and the added value this pro-bono consulting program brings to ambitious businesses.