Turning Cambridge Innovation into the next Global Britain Entrepreneurship Revolution

Global Cambridge Centre is an independent entrepreneurship think tank, rooted from the Cambridge entrepreneurship community, dedicated to scaling Cambridge startups globally and driving entrepreneurial success.

We bring together founders, researchers, investors, and policymakers to unlock and scale Cambridge’s economic potential for a Global Britain entrepreneurial leadership.

Our Vision

A Global Cambridge For an Entrepreneurial Global Britain

Our Mission

From Cambridge Innovation to Global Entrepreneurial Leadership.

PortLeads Challenge

AI Leadership in Global Ports

From Cambridge Innovation to Global Maritime Leadership

The Challenge

How can Cambridge innovation empower global ports to navigate geopolitical disruptions, embrace Artificial Intelligence and lead the future of maritime global trade?

The PortLeads Challenge, an initiative of Global Cambridge Centre in partnership with PortLeads LTD, connects Cambridge's innovation ecosystem with the global maritime industry to develop intelligent, resilient and commercially viable port solutions.

Our ambition is to transform global maritime challenges into opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Our Framework

Our Three Pillars

Pillar 01

Innovation - Smarter Ports

Exploring AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve port efficiency, resilience and sustainability.

Pillar 02

Entrepreneurship - Creating Economic Value

Turning Cambridge innovation into practical solutions, commercial opportunities and scalable maritime businesses.

Pillar 03

Leadership - Leading Global Transformation

Inspiring entrepreneurs and maritime professionals to lead AI adoption, workforce transformation and resilient port operations.

Areas of Focus

Challenge Scope

  • 01

    Intelligent Port Operations

    AI-enabled cargo handling, direct container delivery and operational optimisation.

  • 02

    Maritime Entrepreneurship

    Connecting research, industry and investment to accelerate commercial innovation.

  • 03

    AI Leadership & Workforce Transformation

    Developing the technologies, skills and leadership capabilities required for future ports.

Partners

Leadership Team

Meet the experts driving innovation and policy research at Global Cambridge. Our diverse team brings together decades of experience in technology, policy, and research

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Dr. Khaldon Al Karmadi
Chair & Managing Director
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Dr. Ashraf Zarkan
Vice Chair
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Lord Grimthorpe DL
Advisor
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Mr. David Hassan Hamade
Advisor
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Mr. Daniel Gerard Knought
Advisor
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Dr. Ehab Shanti
Advisor
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Mr Karthick S
Advisor
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Dr. Mohammed Alkhaled
Advisor
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Mr. Jigar Patel
Advisor
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Dr. Jehangir Cama
Advisor
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Dr. Yaniv Proselkov
Advisor
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Dr. Athar Mansoor
Advisor

Fellows

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Mr. Nicholas Stephenson
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Dr. Jeremy Sosabowski
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Mr. Georgi Kolev
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Ms. Zuzanna Kosobudzka
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Mr. Prashant Shah
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Mr. Saad Alrubaian
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Mr. Maximilian Ge
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Dr. Adam Antonik
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Dr. Ahmed M S Khan
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Mr. Marco Morgado
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Cllr. Keith Brown
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Mr. Ilker Akansel
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Mr. Tim Pullan
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Dr. Paul Coxon
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Dr. Sara Almahri
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Dr. Mohammed Zabara
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Dr. Tanmay Gupta
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Dr. Loukik Arora
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Dr. Dan Bolser
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Mr. Bradley Hardiman
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Mr. Xavier Parkhouse-Parker
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Ms. Rana Hajirasouli
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Mr. Johnathan Pullinger
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Mr. Jamie Potter
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Mr. Devon Bailey
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Mr. Jim McDougall
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Mr. Gandhi Karuna
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Mr. Ville Korpela
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Mr. Akshay Sharma
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Mr. Antony Abell
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Dr. Samih Al-Hayek
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Ms. Shirley Choo
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Mr. Ahmed Hussein
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Mr. Ayman Saeed
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Ms. Simone Castello
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Mr. Mohamed Elmasry
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Mrs. Maria Bataller
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Dr. Farah Patell Socha
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Mr. Majid Islam
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Mr. Steven Wilson

Associate Members

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Mr. Arif Anis MBE
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Mr. Saleem Ranjha
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Mr. Anis Ahmed
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Mr. Alhasan Muwafaq
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Mr. Abdelrahman Abdelbari
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Mr. Salim AlBitar
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Mr. Ali Shami
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Mr. Seifeddine Hamdi
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Mr. Federico Alberti
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Mr. William Dobson
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Mrs. Elena Rakhimova

Join our growing team of experts and help shape the future of technology policy. We’re always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision.

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Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom