Join us for this panel discussion to learn about the University of Edinburgh's support for innovation and entrepreneurship and the role this plays in the regional economy. A recent report by the Institute of Economic Development put universities at the centre of the debate on how to generate growth in regional economies, with calls for government to further incentivise higher education to focus on economic development. Our panel will be looking at the University's role as an incubator for startups and spinouts and how these strengths could be developed.
Agenda
12:15 Arrival and networking
12:30 Introductory remarks from Suresh Kumar, Deputy Director for the Innovation and Industrial Transformation Division, Scottish Government
12:40 Panel discussion
Chair: Professor Iain Gordon Vice-Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering
Panelists:
Kev Dhaliwal, CSO, Prothea Technologies
Andrea Taylor, CEO, Edinburgh Innovations
James Logan, CEO, Arctech
1:30 Networking and lunch
2pm Close
This event is part of Innovation Week Scotland and aimed at:
Economic Development professionals in national and local government
Public, private & third sectors with an interest learning more about how universities can work collaboratively with industry
Existing members, partners, & UoE staff, linked to the Edinburgh tech-ecosystem