Peter Frederick

Head of Innovation at Ixion

Peter Frederick is the Head of Innovation at Ixion Innovation, which is part of Shaw Trust.1 He is based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom and has an extensive background in innovation, bid management, and research funding.

Professional Experience

Peter has been serving as the Head of Innovation at Ixion Innovation since April 2016.1 In this role, he leads a team of skilled innovation experts who help businesses grow through innovation, particularly by accessing funding for small business innovation through programs like Horizon Europe, InnovateUK, and Eurostars.1

Expertise and Accomplishments

Peter Frederick is known for several key areas of expertise:

Bid Management: He is a successful bid manager with experience in both commercial and research areas. Over the past four years, he has authored or edited successful proposals worth over £350 million.1
European Commission Programs: Peter is an expert on the European Commission's Horizon 2020 R&D program, providing training and e-learning across Europe.1
Innovation Consulting: With 16 years of experience in industry-focused innovation, he specializes in taking concepts from brainstorm to funded project.1
Persuasive Writing: Peter has written a book on persuasive writing techniques titled "Persuasive Writing," published by Pearson Prentice Hall.1
Business Growth Support: He has designed complete programs for business coaching and mentoring, including novel techniques for diagnosing growth needs.1

Previous Roles

Before his current position, Peter has held other notable roles:

Corporate Bid Manager at Pera (August 2011 - August 2012)1
Research Scientist at British Maritime Technology (June 2000 - August 2004)1

Education

Peter Frederick holds a BSc (Hons) in Human Cybernetics from The University of Reading, which he completed between 1996 and 1999.1

Peter's diverse experience and skills make him a valuable asset in the field of innovation and business development, particularly in securing funding and supporting business growth through innovative approaches.