Innovate UK Business Connect

Connecting for Positive Change

The world we live in faces ever-changing societal, environmental and economic challenges, which are felt regionally, nationally and also globally. At Innovate UK Business Connect our mission is to connect ideas, people and communities to respond to these challenges and drive positive change through innovation.

Our diverse connections span business, government, funders, research and the third sector.

People

Robert Quarshie

Head of Materials & Manufacturing, Innovate UK Business Connect

Robert leads all materials activities at Innovate UK Business Connect. He was a key member of the Materials Innovation and Growth Team (Mat IGT) that developed the UK Strategy for Materials and previously worked as Senior Technology Advisor for BIS.
 

John Bound

Knowledge Transfer Manager, Innovation and Design

John manages the Innovate UK Business Connect MaDE activities, which integrate the materials science, design and making communities to accelerate innovation.