Tees Valley Net Zero Launchpad Virtual Drop-In session

Innovate UK KTN is hosting a virtual drop-in where you can meet with KTN experts in Chemistry and Net Zero.  KTN can help match expertise to your Tees Valley Net Zero Launchpad proposal and connect you with other organisations to facilitate collaborations.

You will be able to talk to:

• Juan Maria Gonzalez Carballo, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Chemistry, Innovate UK KTN

Juan is part of the Chemistry & Industrial Biotechnology team with a focus on the delivery of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation Programme (SAF IP), the Cross-Sector Batteries Innovation Network and the Hydrogen Economy Innovation Network.  A Chartered Chemist, Juan trained as a Chemical Engineer and has more than 10 years of experience in R&D in the Energy & Chemicals Industry, with a focus in Catalysis on projects related to Circular Economy, sustainability and a low carbon future.

• Kelly Botham, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Net Zero, Innovate UK KTN

Kelly works in the Net Zero team, a cross-cutting initiative aligned with the government’s 2050 Net Zero goals.  Kelly has a BA in Communications Studies from Seattle University and has worked across the world in the USA, Europe, the Middle East and China.  She has an in-depth understanding of working cross-culturally with varied levels of stakeholders.

This is not a competition briefing or a Q&A on eligibility or scope; the Knowledge Transfer Managers (KTMs) will be able to talk around their specialist areas and support companies to find collaborators and partners to carry out projects.