Log 30th October 2025 - Synch Call Update.
Next Steps for NVIDIA-Cambridge Collaboration
Main Message: Moving the conversation beyond initial introductions to involve key decision-makers who can make things happen.
Who Needs to Be at the Table:
Cambridge Leadership:
Mayor Paul Bristow (regional authority)
Dr. Kathryn Chapman (Innovate Cambridge - coordinates city innovation strategy)
Prof. Sir Tony Kouzarides (life sciences/therapeutics)
Prof. Sir John Aston (University research lead)
UK-Taiwan Bridge:
Karen Yu (ITIC - Taiwan's venture capital for industrial tech)
Christine Chou (ITRI UK Office - Taiwan's industrial research presence in UK)
Andie Wang (British Office Taipei - official UK-Taiwan tech liaison)
Additional Expertise (via Innovate Cambridge):
Prof. Mete Atatüre (physics/quantum)
Prof. Tim Minshall (advanced manufacturing)
The CCC Site Visit: Proposing an actual visit to Curry's development location, coordinated with:
Barnaby Perks (St John's Innovation Centre CEO)
Nykki Rogers (regional planning authority)
What This Achieves: Brings together the people who control funding, planning permission, university resources, and UK-Taiwan government support - turning concept into reality.
Tone: Professional escalation from exploratory chat to serious partnership discussion with proper institutional backing.
Log 30th October 2025 - Synch Call Update.
Outstanding Progress
An enriched Taiwanese aspect.
The 10-acre site has been accepted into the local plan. The original concept - a cultural exchange centre for Taiwanese university students- is evolving into something much bigger, centred on AI education and innovation, particularly with NVIDIA's involvement.
Major Potential Stakeholders
NVIDIA/Jensen Huang - The most significant potential player. Lewis is trying to arrange a meeting for Monday in Taiwan. They want an AI-focused facility that explores the "Omniverse" (their term for multi-dimensional, interconnected virtual worlds).
University of Taiwan - Original request was for a place to send star pupils for 3-4 week annual visits to England.
Levistor - Interested in using a building as an office/development centre, with an attached technical school for teaching their technology and marketplace. Students could develop new product ideas—this has received (not surprisingly) positive reactions.
NVIDIA × Cambridge Meeting
Key Points
What's Being Proposed: A meeting with Jensen Huang on 4 November 2025 (before his Cambridge Union talk) to explore collaboration between NVIDIA and Cambridge's innovation ecosystem.
Why Cambridge Matters:
Second globally for innovation (after Silicon Valley)
126 Nobel Prize winners
Home to ARM, AstraZeneca, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple research centres
£500 million government investment in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor
Christopher Curry's Role (Critical Component):
Founded Acorn Computers, which created the BBC Micro
Acorn's technology became ARM (now powering most mobile devices globally)
Currently developing the Green & Future Tech Innovation Campus in Huntingdon
This campus sits strategically between MediaTek's UK AI centre and major Cambridge research hubs
Taiwan companies are already interested (Lumistar Biotechnology is establishing an automated organoid production facility there)
Why The Cambridge Carbon Campus (CCC) Matters to NVIDIA:
Blank canvas opportunity to build an AI-driven smart city from scratch
Perfect testbed for NVIDIA Omniverse (digital twin technology)
Adjacent to major transport links (A14, future Cambourne station)
Can integrate carbon capture, EV infrastructure, and sustainable tech from day one
Connects UK innovation excellence with Taiwan manufacturing capability
Taiwan Connection: Strong UK-Taiwan partnerships already in place covering semiconductors, AI, green energy, and health tech. This creates a natural three-way bridge: Cambridge expertise + Taiwan manufacturing + NVIDIA technology.
Bottom Line: This is about getting NVIDIA involved at ground level in creating Europe's first purpose-built AI and sustainability innovation district, led by the person who gave birth to ARM.
GENENET TECHNOLOGY
Turning cells into AI computers
GeneNet Technology focuses on innovation and translational impact, and its patented technology is designed for broad application across medicine, synthetic biology, and pharmaceutical research.
The company provides genetic circuit design services, R&D consultation, and patent licensing for academic and industry partners.
Their solutions are especially relevant for high-throughput drug discovery, cell and gene therapy, and advanced biomolecule sensing – empowering pharmaceutical companies and contract research organisations (CROs) worldwide.
GeneNet has developed a growing suite of applications built on its core technologies, including CHO cell-based bioproduction platforms, next-generation gene sequencing kits, and AI-powered analytics for biological data interpretation.
The company has recently expanded into the organoid-on-chip space, starting with a cardiac model to enhance precision, efficiency, and ethical standards in biopharmaceutical research.
Hemp farming operation - Just across the local town. The UK is relaxing licenses (announced ~2 weeks ago), making this more viable and acceptable.
NIAB Cambridge - Been doing trials with hemp for several years.
Two adjacent villages - Have their own 39-page plan with country parks, schools, housing, cycle ways, and access to roundabouts.
Location and Development Vision
The Lattenburys is a proposal for around 3,800 homes across two linked villages—Great Lattenbury and South Lattenbury—located east of Godmanchester and south of the Hemingfords in Huntingdonshire. The site sits south of the A1307 and north of the A14.
The development vision centres on creating sustainable villages with a shared community identity. Plans include two village centres with greens and shops, a Country Park linking the villages, a sports hub, two primary schools, a secondary school, and early years provision. There will be supported living and extra-care homes alongside affordable and open market housing, plus community workspaces.
A green travel corridor will connect to the existing infrastructure at the A1307 and Ermine Street, with emphasis on public transport and cycling throughout. The development has been included in Huntingdonshire District Council's Preferred Options Draft Local Plan to 2046.
NB: The proposal has generated (naturally) controversy locally, with concerns about the scale overwhelming existing villages, loss of farmland and rural character, and infrastructure capacity—particularly roads and the gap between Godmanchester and the new development.
Key Requirements For The CCC
The site must include a vocational/technical teaching component - this appeals strongly to local authorities. Think V-levels (vocational qualifications), not traditional academic.
Each major stakeholder, especially Taiwan/NVIDIA, needs ‘one of the best positions on the site.’ A showpiece would generally appeal to almost everyone with such a brand at its core.
We must preserve existing tree lines but allow access through to the two villages. Topsoil from old car parks will be removed to open up more space.
Related Matters
Meeting Date: 28 October 2025
Attendees: Barnaby Perks, Charlotte Horobin (Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce), Christopher Curry, Lesley de la Mare
Background: Christopher Curry and Lesley de la Mare own land adjacent to the A14, formerly used as a construction work site. The site borders the recently announced Lattenburys development (3,800 homes planned between the A14 and A1307).
Proposal: Development of a net-zero technology park—the Carbon Capture Campus—with significant international interest, particularly from Taiwan. The central feature is a technical college focused on practical technical skills for high-value manufacturing.
Current Position: Following detailed discussions, the project team has determined that the immediate priority is establishing the technical college. They are seeking allies and collaborators to advance this element of the development.
Context: Christopher Curry founded Acorn Computers, which produced the BBC Micro. Acorn's technology evolved into ARM (Acorn RISC Machine), now a cornerstone of the British technology sector.
Next Steps: Request a meeting among all parties to explore collaboration opportunities.
The Jensen Huang Meeting
Key Points Summary
Purpose: Meeting with Jensen Huang before the Cambridge Union talk (4-5 pm, 4 November 2025)
Proposers:
Dr. Ming-Tsung (Louis) Wu (Genenet Technology Co-founder/COO, Cambridge Taiwanese Association Secretary-General, NTU UK Alumni Chairman)
Supported by Mayor Paul Bristow, Innovate Cambridge, St John's Innovation Centre, Christopher Curry
Collaboration Focus:
AI and Quantum Computing in life sciences/precision medicine
Smart city, sustainability, digital twin solutions
Green & Future Tech Innovation Campus in Huntingdon
Proposed Venues: St John's Innovation Centre or The Glasshouse
Confirmed Attendees:
Paul Bristow (Mayor, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough)
Christopher Curry (Acorn Computers co-founder)
Dr. Kathryn Chapman (Innovate Cambridge)
Prof. Sir Tony Kouzarides (Abcam, Storm Therapeutics, Milner Therapeutics Institute)
Barnaby Perks (St John's Innovation Centre CEO)
Dr. Ming-Tsung Wu
In Discussion: Cambridge University leadership, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, Quantinuum, NuQuantum
Strategic Context: Cambridge ranks second globally for innovation intensity (after Bay Area); 126 Nobel laureates; 26 unicorn companies
LOG August 2025 - HYPOTHETICAL WEB DESIGN STRUCTURE
Carbon Capture Campus
Where Innovation Meets Practical Solutions
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PRACTICAL INNOVATION. PROVEN PARTNERSHIPS.
The UK's first campus where technical education, cultural exchange, and sustainable technology converge through measured innovation and international collaboration.
A Pragmatic Response
The Carbon Capture Campus represents a thoughtful approach to environmental challenges, grounded in practical reality rather than political ideology. Located at the nexus of Cambridge's innovation corridor, we harness human creativity, technical education, and measured innovation to develop sustainable solutions.
"The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books... but it hasn't happened."
— James Lovelock
The CCC acknowledges this uncertainty while continuing to pursue practical paths forward, focusing on the revival of technical education and innovation rather than mandates.
Five Centres of Excellence
Our campus is structured around five specialised technical schools, each addressing distinct technological and educational challenges through hands-on learning and practical skills development.
Energy Storage Tech School
Developing practical energy resilience and efficiency solutions, with particular focus on advanced storage technologies, including Levistor applications for next-generation power management.
Carbonic Tech School
Exploring biotech methods for carbon management and collection, combining biological approaches with practical emission reduction strategies through innovative natural processes.
"Smarties" Tech School
Focused on the commercialisation of consumer devices derived from campus research, bridging the gap between technical innovation and market application.
UK-Taiwan Cultural Exchange Centre
A dedicated facility with impressive lecture hall and broadcast capability, designed for comprehensive cultural education and exchange programmes building lasting trust.
AI Tech School
Advancing artificial intelligence applications across all campus activities, supporting both technical development and cultural exchange programmes through intelligent systems.
UK-Taiwan Partnership: Building Trust Through Understanding
Following extensive discussions with Professor Young from Taiwan University, our collaboration is founded on the principle that healthy mutual trust is essential for meaningful technological cooperation.
Cultural Foundation
Taiwan shares many similarities with the UK. Successful collaboration begins with recognising the esteem built on common cultural history and habits.
Student Pathways
Selected students from Taiwan University join the campus for one or two terms, exploring UK history and culture while gaining exposure to our tech schools.
IP Protection
Our cultural exchange programme builds the mutual trust necessary for advanced technical collaboration, ensuring both nations benefit while maintaining appropriate protections.
Broadcast Capability
Advanced two-way recognition of cultural subjects between the UK and Taiwan through our state-of-the-art lecture hall and communication facilities.
Creating Value at Every Scale
Local Value Creation
Economic revitalisation through skilled jobs, educational opportunities for residents, infrastructure improvements across the twin islands of traffic, and environmental enhancement serving as a living laboratory.
Regional Impact
Industrial renewal blueprint, transportation hub positioning, knowledge network connections, resource efficiency focus, and international gateway for secure East-West technical cooperation.
National Significance
Industrial strategy model balancing environmental considerations with economic development, technical education renaissance, intellectual property generation, and strategic partnership template.
Churchill Quote
"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us."— Winston Churchill
Implementation Framework
The project requires a structured implementation across multiple phases, beginning with the construction of our 500-person capacity Cultural Exchange Centre, with an estimated investment of up to £1 million.
The formalisation of partnerships with Taiwan University and the development of appropriate intellectual property protection mechanisms will accompany this.
This thoughtful approach creates practical value through education, innovation, and cooperation, rather than relying on political mandates or unrealistic targets. The Taiwan partnership elevates the project from a regional development initiative to a strategic national asset, demonstrating how international cooperation can proceed while maintaining security and generating mutual benefit.
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The Carbon Capture Campus:
A Practical Vision
The Core Concept
The Carbon Capture Campus (CCC) represents a pragmatic response to net-zero policies. Rather than approaching environmental challenges solely through political mandates, the CCC aims to harness human creativity, technical education, and innovation to develop sustainable solutions.
"The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books... but it hasn't happened." - James Lovelock.
The CCC acknowledges this uncertainty while continuing to pursue practical paths forward.
Beyond Political Rhetoric
We initially framed the CCC as "an ironic but feasible response" to net-zero policies. This framing suggests an approach grounded in practical reality rather than political ideology. The campus could be further positioned as a place where environmental challenges are approached through innovation and technical education rather than mandates.
Five Centres of Excellence
The campus is structured around five specialised technical schools, each addressing distinct technological and educational challenges:
Energy Storage Tech School: Developing practical energy resilience and efficiency solutions, with particular focus on advanced storage technologies including Levistor applications.
Carbonic Tech School: Exploring biotech methods for carbon management and collection, combining biological approaches with practical emission reduction strategies.
"Smarties" Tech School: Focused on the commercialisation of consumer devices derived from campus research, bridging the gap between technical innovation and market application.
UK-Taiwan Cultural Exchange Centre: A dedicated facility with an impressive lecture hall and broadcast capability, designed for comprehensive cultural education and exchange programmes.
AI Tech School: Advancing artificial intelligence applications across all campus activities, supporting both technical development and cultural exchange programmes.
Educational Philosophy
The educational approach harkens back to technical colleges but with modern engineering principles. This model emphasises hands-on learning and practical skills development through five distinct tech schools. Each school operates as a focused centre of excellence, allowing students to pursue specialised pathways while maintaining a connection to the broader campus ecosystem.
The integration of cultural education with technical training ensures that graduates understand both the practical and contextual aspects of their chosen fields. Students progress through cultural foundation programmes before selecting their technical specialisation, creating well-rounded professionals prepared for international collaboration.
The UK-Taiwan Partnership:
Building Trust Through Cultural Understanding
The collaboration with Taiwan addresses critical strategic needs while building lasting trust between the UK and the Far East. Following extensive discussions with Professor Young from Taiwan University, the partnership is founded on the principle that healthy mutual trust is essential for any meaningful technological collaboration.
Cultural Foundation for Technical Cooperation
Professor Young's insights emphasise that Taiwan shares much in common with the UK, and that successful collaboration begins with recognising the esteem built on common cultural history and habits. This understanding forms the foundation for the structured exchange programme.
Cultural Exchange Centre: Architecture for Understanding
The Cultural Exchange Centre features an impressive lecture hall with advanced broadcast capability, designed to provide two-way recognition of cultural subjects between the UK and Taiwan. This facility addresses concerns about intellectual property exchange with potentially competitive operators by establishing trust through cultural understanding first.
Student Pathway Programme
Selected students from Taiwan University will join the campus for one or two terms, residing in dedicated accommodation within the Cultural Exchange Centre. During this period, they explore important elements of UK history and culture while gaining exposure to the various tech schools. This preparation enables informed choices about which technical pathway to pursue, whether in energy storage, biotech, consumer device commercialisation, or AI applications.
Intellectual Property Framework
The partnership acknowledges the careful balance required when exchanging intellectual property in competitive technological fields. The cultural exchange programme serves as the foundation for building the mutual trust necessary for more advanced technical collaboration, ensuring that both nations benefit while maintaining appropriate protections.
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The Bigger Picture
The CCC encompasses environmental technology, technical education revival, innovation, and the creation of economic opportunities. As Winston Churchill said, "We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us." The physical campus will create an environment that shapes new thinking and approaches.
Strategic Value
The protection of intellectual property, combined with global knowledge sharing, creates a balanced approach. The data centre facilitates information exchange while maintaining the economic value of innovations. The Taiwan partnership demonstrates how international collaboration can proceed while maintaining appropriate security and trust frameworks.
Expanding Value Horizons
Local Value Creation
The CCC offers substantial benefits to the local community:
Economic Revitalisation: The campus will generate skilled jobs directly within its facilities while stimulating adjacent businesses.
Educational Opportunities: Residents can access practical technical education that leads to meaningful employment.
Infrastructure Improvements: The development of the twin islands will require transportation and utility upgrades that benefit surrounding areas.
Environmental Enhancement: The campus could demonstrate environmental principles through its design and operation, serving as a living laboratory for sustainable development.
Cultural Enrichment: The Taiwan Exchange Centre brings an international perspective and cultural diversity to the local area.
Regional Value (Geographical Context)
Given its geographical setting, the campus offers unique regional benefits:
Industrial Renewal: The CCC provides a blueprint for post-industrial transformation in similar regions.
Transportation Hub: Its location on "twin islands of traffic" positions it as a natural nexus for regional connectivity.
Knowledge Network: The campus's data centre and communication facilities can connect regional businesses, educational institutions, and research facilities.
Resource Efficiency: By focusing on carbon capture and energy storage, the campus addresses regional resource challenges while creating new economic opportunities.
International Gateway: The Taiwan partnership positions the region as a gateway for secure East-West technical cooperation.
National and International Value
The broader significance extends to national and international scales:
Industrial Strategy Model: The CCC exemplifies a pragmatic approach to industrial policy, striking a balance between environmental considerations and economic development.
Technical Education Renaissance: The campus model could inspire a nationwide revival of technical education.
Intellectual Property Generation: Carefully protecting key innovations creates valuable national assets while the data centre enables appropriate knowledge sharing.
Strategic Partnership Model: The Taiwan collaboration establishes a template for secure international cooperation in technical education and innovation, particularly in critical technologies such as semiconductors.
Practical Environmental Solutions: The CCC demonstrates workable technologies with global applications rather than pursuing purely theoretical approaches to environmental challenges.
Geopolitical Positioning: The partnership strengthens UK-Taiwan relations while demonstrating alternatives to less secure international technical partnerships.
Implementation Framework
The project requires structured implementation across multiple phases:
Infrastructure Development
Construction of the 500-person capacity Culture Exchange Centre (estimated investment up to £1 million)
Development of supporting educational and residential facilities
Integration with existing campus infrastructure and data centres
Partnership Formalisation
Establishment of formal agreements with Taiwan University and related institutions
Development of student exchange programmes and technical cooperation frameworks
Creation of appropriate intellectual property protection mechanisms
Financial Structure
Exploration of shared funding models with Taiwanese partners
Integration with broader campus development financing
Establishment of revenue-generating activities through the exchange centre
Conclusion
The Carbon Capture Campus is a thoughtful response to complex challenges, offering practical value at multiple scales through education, innovation, and cooperation, rather than relying on political mandates or unrealistic targets.
The Taiwan partnership elevates the project from a regional development initiative to a strategic national asset, demonstrating how international cooperation can proceed while maintaining security and generating mutual benefit.
The campus embodies a practical approach to environmental challenges and international relations, building trust through shared endeavour while creating sustainable solutions through innovation.