The Carbon Trust Innovation team works with public and private sector clients to help bring low carbon technologies to market quicker, cheaper and at greater scale.
Research Accelerators are designed to accelerate the commercialisation of emerging technologies by creating new commercial ventures, including special purpose vehicles, equity investments, joint development agreements, as well as grant funding for new research.
This role entails the design, development, delivery and management of a commercially-focussed research accelerator programme in one or more focus market areas.
The current role involves leadership of a major programme aiming to accelerate the commercialisation of breakthrough polymer fuel cell technologies that have the potential to bring about a step-change in cost that could unlock mass market applications (e.g. in combined heat and power and automotive applications). It will involve working with leading-edge early stage technology businesses and helping to spin-out a new business from a university consortium. Key to the success of the programme will be helping the teams involved to engage with vehicle manufacturers and other key supply chain partners, as well as communicating the outcomes of the programme to a range of industry and government stakeholders.
The role also plays an active role in new business development across Carbon Trust Innovation, with a focus on building new commercial partnerships and investment opportunities to commercialise emerging technologies.
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