Meet The Programme Team
Over the years, the Programme Team observed a shared pattern across many regions: there is no shortage of talent, ideas, or entrepreneurial drive. While innovation is already taking place, there was a clear need for a structured, collaborative approach to align these efforts with broader regional goals.
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This inspired the creation of the Innovation Policy Ignition Programme designed to bring together policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, and investors to co-develop focused, action-oriented plans. The Programme helps regions strengthen collaboration, build capacity, and unlock their full innovation potential.
Scholar-practitioner with 20 years of experience in global corporations. Focused on entrepreneurial ecosystems and innovation management, with a strong interest in bridging academia and industry. Start-up mentor and non-executive board member supporting strategic growth and governance.
Research interests include collaborative innovation, top management teams in ventures, networks and innovation ecosystems. Alongside his academic work, Chris founded and runs Technology Innovation Associates, which provides innovation sourcing services to financial and industrial clients.
Research interests include entrepreneurship education, technology ventures, and entrepreneurial behaviour. His Imperial College Business School MBA course in entrepreneurship was ranked 3rd in the world by the Financial Times. Holds several non-executive directorships and have advised over 100 technology startups.
Meet the Programme Advisory Group
The Advisory Group offers strategic input and guidance to the ongoing development of the Innovation Policy Ignition Programme (IPIP) and consists of Hughes Hall Fellows and external stakeholders with a wide range of expertise aligned with the IPIP mission.
