“Big science and new business” – Uncovering the commercial opportunities within major programmes in fundamental science
Tim is the Chief Development Officer and Deputy CEO at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. He is also the Chair of the Harwell Campus (the major science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire) and Chair of the Space Partnership (industry, government and academia growing the UK Space sector). After corporate research in optoelectronics and two start-up technology companies Tim now works for UKAEA, leading the commercialization of fusion technology.. He is passionate about the opportunities for new spin out businesses from big science programmes, and also creating mixed ‘public-private’ campuses where innovation thrives. Tim was awarded an OBE in 2023 for services to the commercialisation of science, technology and innovation.
WHEN: Thursday, 8 May 2025
5.30 PM – 6.30 PM: Fireside discussion in Provost’s Drawing Room
6.30 PM – 7.15 PM: Drinks reception and networking in the Bar
WHERE: King’s College, Cambridge
TICKETS: tickets will be released in 2025