Aidan Browne is an accomplished Head of Innovation & Business Development at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) with a broad background in entrepreneurial endeavors and high-tech startups. Aidan's career spans across several industries, including academia, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. For many years, he has been a key driving force behind DkIT's innovation and business development projects, including knowledge transfer, consultancy, technology commercialization, and spin-out companies. With his extensive experience in project management, business support, and continuous process improvement, Aidan is well-versed in helping knowledge-intensive companies during their start-up and early growth stages.

Aidan's educational background includes a Post Grad in Project Management from The Open University, National Craft in Toolmaking from Institute of Technology, Sligo, MBS in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Dundalk Institute of Technology, PG Dip in Manufacturing: Management and Technology from the Open University, and a Leading With Finance certificate from Harvard Business School.

Aidan's career highlights are impressive, ranging from serving as Director at various incubation centres, business parks, and enterprise funds to co-founding Digital Dundalk. Aidan's journey began as an apprenticeship Toolmaker at AFL Europe Ltd and later transitioned to Alcoa Group, where he served as Toolroom Supervisor and Project Manager.

In summary, Aidan Browne is a seasoned entrepreneur, innovator, and business developer with a track record of driving growth across diverse industries.