Tim Minshall is a Reader in Technology and Innovation Management at the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing. His research and teaching activities are focused on open innovation, the funding of innovation, and university-industry knowledge exchange. He is a non-executive … [Read more...] about Dr Tim Minshall, Chair of Steering Group & Academic Sponsor
Steering Group
The Steering Group comprises:
- Chair - Dr Tim Minshall
- Research representative - Professor Derek Fray
- Mentor representative - Adrian Swinburne
- Student representative -
- Cambridge Enterprise representative - Dr. Laura Donnelly
- IdeaSpace Director - Stew McTavish
- Neil Gregory
- Deputy Programme Director (until Easter 2010) - Caren Weinberg
- Deputy Programme Director (2014 onwards) - Jayne Franck
- i-Teams Programme Director - Amy Weatherup
Professor Derek Fray FRS, Department of Materials Science
Derek Fray is Direct of Research and Emeritus Professor of Materials Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge. He has published about 400 articles on materials processing and is cited as an inventor on over 170 published patents. Twelve projects … [Read more...] about Professor Derek Fray FRS, Department of Materials Science
Adrian Swinburne
Adrian is an experienced technology business manager and engineering professional with 27 years experience in complex product development and technology commercialisation.Having spent the bulk of his career developing products for niche wireless applications, he has most recently been … [Read more...] about Adrian Swinburne
Stew McTavish, Director of IdeaSpace
Stew McTavish works to support start-up innovations in the East of England as Director of IdeaSpace, part of the University of Cambridge. Supported by the University and EEDA, IdeaSpace is the region's newest Enterprise Hub. Stew has first-hand experience of social networking as a business - mo.jo, … [Read more...] about Stew McTavish, Director of IdeaSpace
Neil Gregory, Complexity Partners
Neil Gregory has worked in Higher Education for 19 years, specialising in revenue generation, research funding and commercialisation of research. Before joining Complexity Partners, Neil was Director of Business and Enterprise at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has … [Read more...] about Neil Gregory, Complexity Partners
Dr. Caren Weinberg, i-Teams Deputy Programme Director (2006-2010)
Prior to pursuing an academic career, Caren held senior positions at several multinationals including Digital Equipment Corporation, Aurec and Motorola as well as a number of positions with start-ups. She has an extensive international management background, with over 20 years in global computer and … [Read more...] about Dr. Caren Weinberg, i-Teams Deputy Programme Director (2006-2010)
Jayne Franck, i-Teams Deputy Programme Director (2014-2015)
Jayné Franck is carrying out her PhD research at the IfM, examining how design of spaces can facilitate sustainably responsible behaviours. Jayné studied Architecture at the University of New Mexico (US), where she chaired the energy conservation team for the Sustainability Studies … [Read more...] about Jayne Franck, i-Teams Deputy Programme Director (2014-2015)
Amy Weatherup, i-Teams Programme Director
Amy Weatherup (formerly Amy Mokady) is a serial entrepreneur who has held senior sales, marketing and business development roles in both start-ups and multinational companies, and now focuses on turning university research into practice. She was co-founder and marketing director of STNC Ltd., a … [Read more...] about Amy Weatherup, i-Teams Programme Director
