Harnessing Innovation Clusters for Collaboration, Growth and Sustainability
As the innovation cluster in Manchester matures and develops further with SISTER, how can we work together to make the most of this fantastic opportunity?
The aim of an innovation cluster is to facilitate collaboration for mutual growth and value creation, but what can we do to make this aim a reality?
Our panel of experts will be discussing these questions and more. Join us to find out how you can harness Manchester’s innovation cluster.
About the Speakers:
Jason is a partner at Potter Clarkson with over 15 years of experience in intellectual property.
As a Chartered and European Patent Attorney, Jason works across a wide spectrum of industrial design and engineering subject matter, using his broad technical expertise and IP consultancy skills to advise clients on all phases of their business from production to end product to commercialisation. His clients range from start-ups seeking investment to SMEs needing a trusted IP advisor to multinationals requiring all-encompassing IP strategy and management.
Jack joined Potter Clarkson as a trainee patent attorney in 2018 and is now a Chartered and European Patent Attorney. With a background in Chemical Engineering and industrial experience in the automotive sector, Jack advises clients across a broad range of technical fields, including surgical robotics and renewable energy systems. The majority of his clients are now start-ups and SMEs, with Jack acting as their ‘go to’ for all IP-related queries stretching well beyond the prosecution of patent applications.
Talia joined Palatine in 2024 as an Associate in the Manchester office. Talia’s responsibilities include assisting with deal origination, execution, and portfolio management. Palatine Growth Credit is a debt offering for regionally based B2B tech businesses, offering cheque sizes from £2 million to £8 million.
Andrew is Director of Sustainable Ventures (North), leading the growth in provision of Sustainable Ventures’ offering to climate tech start-ups and scale-ups across the North of England. Andrew’s current focus is launching Sustainable Ventures’ second workspace, in the Sister innovation district at the heart of Manchester, alongside enhancing strategic relationships with public sector stakeholders to enable the delivery of support programmes to the fast-growing climate tech ecosystem across the region. Andrew was formerly CEO at Professional Liverpool and Regional Director at RIBA, and has worked in both Manchester and Liverpool’s inward investment teams during his 25 year career.
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