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University of Bath

Enterprise and Regional Development

We support potential high-growth businesses and the entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers who create them.

Our responsibilities include:

  • providing expert advice to businesses and organisations on a range of industrial or commercial problems
  • commercialising research outcomes for the University and industry collaborators
  • protecting the intellectual property of your research
  • supporting start-ups in our world-class SETsquared Centre
  • helping students, researchers and local entrepreneurs develop and deliver successful business plans for their hi-tech, high-growth enterprises
  • supporting business networks in innovative markets
  • managing events and conferences in our workspaces and meeting rooms

Further information on the University of Bath SETsquared Innovation Centre.

See our animation on how we can help you work with business

Members

  • Ben Woods

    Head of Regional Development
    Ben Woods, Head of Regional Development

    Responsible for leading the University’s initiatives and strategies for regional economic development and regeneration.

  • Andrea Kelly

    SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre Manager
    Andrea Kelly, SETsquared Bath Innovation Centre Manager

    Andrea manages the University of Bath Innovation Centre and the programmes it delivers to support the success of new business.

  • Siobain Hone

    Enterprise Education Manager

    Siobain manages the enterprise activities for undergraduate, postgraduate and new graduate education at the University.

  • Nicola Fricker

    Senior Customer Service Representative

    Coordinating the University of Bath Innovation Centre finances, and providing customer service to its members.

  • Danielle Wickstead

    Enterprise Project Coordinator and Operations Assistant
    Danielle Wickstead, Enterprise Project Coordinator and Operations Assistant

    Assisting with the operational running of the University of Bath SETsquared Innovation Centre, which supports the success of new business.