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Andrew Wilkinson
Chief Executive Officer at University of Manchester Innovation Factory
Andrew Wilkinson is the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, a role he has held since at least 2023.13 He is a prominent figure in university technology transfer and innovation commercialization. In January 2023, Wilkinson was appointed as the new president of TenU, a collaboration of leading technology transfer organizations from universities in the UK, US, and mainland Europe.14
Prior to his current role, Wilkinson served as the Chief Executive Officer of Graphene Enabled Systems from April 2016 to January 2019.5 This company, a subsidiary of the University of Manchester, focused on creating new businesses based on the university's 2D materials technology patents, particularly graphene.5
Wilkinson is known for his leadership in fostering innovation and collaboration between universities, governments, and investors. He emphasizes the importance of translating academic research into real-world solutions that can address global challenges.13 Under his leadership, the University of Manchester Innovation Factory has achieved significant successes, including the launch of new spinout companies and securing substantial investments.2