David Hardman
David Hardman has accumulated over 20 years of experience in knowledge transfer, specializing in bridging the gap between applied research and commercial utilization. His focus lies in fostering partnerships and establishing infrastructures conducive to the growth of knowledge-based enterprises, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as ICT, Digital Media, Games, CleanTech, Biotech, and MedTech. Hardman advocates for collaboration among national and regional agencies, higher education institutions, and the private sector to drive innovation.
With a background in a PhD in Microbial Physiology from the University of Warwick and a BSc in Microbiology from University College London, U. of London, Hardman has a solid foundation in scientific disciplines.
Currently serving as the Managing Director at Bruntwood SciTech - Birmingham, David Hardman has previously held the position of Chairman of the Board at UKSPA and served as the Chief Executive Officer at Babraham Bioscience Technologies Ltd.