Kathryn White

Kathryn White is the Innovation Director at the Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, located on the University of Essex campus in Colchester. With over a decade of experience in the field of innovation, she specializes in supporting entrepreneurs and developing innovation ecosystems that facilitate growth for businesses.

Career Background

Kathryn's career encompasses various aspects of innovation, including:

• Corporate Innovation in the financial services sector.
• Support for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in the South West of England.
• A leadership role in a big data healthtech startup.
• Conducting global research into innovation ecosystems.

Role and Responsibilities

As Innovation Director, Kathryn is responsible for providing strategic business support, which includes:

• Business coaching and planning.
• Innovation strategy development.
• Assistance with talent management and marketing strategies.
• Organizing business growth workshops and masterclasses.

Her role also involves connecting businesses with funding opportunities through networks such as Angel Networks and facilitating access to university resources and expertise for startups and entrepreneurs within her community.123