Harnessing Innovation Clusters for Collaboration, Growth and Sustainability
As the innovation cluster in Manchester matures and develops further with SISTER, how can we work together to make the most of this fantastic opportunity?
The aim of an innovation cluster is to facilitate collaboration for mutual growth and value creation, but what can we do to make this aim a reality?
Our panel of experts will be discussing these questions and more. Join us to find out how you can harness Manchester’s innovation cluster.
About the Speakers:
Jack joined Potter Clarkson as a trainee patent attorney in 2018 and is now a Chartered and European Patent Attorney. With a background in Chemical Engineering and industrial experience in the automotive sector, Jack advises clients across a broad range of technical fields, including surgical robotics and renewable energy systems. The majority of his clients are now start-ups and SMEs, with Jack acting as their ‘go to’ for all IP-related queries stretching well beyond the prosecution of patent applications.
Talia joined Palatine in 2024 as an Associate in the Manchester office. Talia’s responsibilities include assisting with deal origination, execution, and portfolio management. Palatine Growth Credit is a debt offering for regionally based B2B tech businesses, offering cheque sizes from £2 million to £8 million.
Andrew is Director of Sustainable Ventures (North), leading the growth in provision of Sustainable Ventures’ offering to climate tech start-ups and scale-ups across the North of England. Andrew’s current focus is launching Sustainable Ventures’ second workspace, in the Sister innovation district at the heart of Manchester, alongside enhancing strategic relationships with public sector stakeholders to enable the delivery of support programmes to the fast-growing climate tech ecosystem across the region. Andrew was formerly CEO at Professional Liverpool and Regional Director at RIBA, and has worked in both Manchester and Liverpool’s inward investment teams during his 25 year career.
Holly joined the GM Business Growth Hub as Network Manager in December 2023, to build impactful referral and support networks for Innovative Greater Manchester Businesses looking to commercialise.
She has a Biomedical Sciences Degree from the University of Manchester and a passion for improving talent, work and life in Greater Manchester. She is skilled at programme management and building effective partnerships.
Most recently she worked in the innovation team at Bruntwood SciTech to develop a programme of events and networks to support the growth of life sciences businesses at Alderley Park and Manchester Science Park.
She previously managed the Transpennine regional contract for the STEM Ambassador hub, working with private sector organisations, charities and education providers to link STEM industry volunteers with young people from schools and community groups across Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire, to inspire interest in STEM industries and develop employability skills of young people. Additionally she has experience of working directly in the cultural and higher education sectors.
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