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Accelerate Your R&D with University Partnerships - Freelance Business Development Expert

A highly motivated and results-oriented Freelance Business Development Expert with 22+ years' experience driving innovation partnerships and securing funding within a university setting. Proven success in:

  • Appointment Setting: Attracting new clients and developing projects through targeted outreach to Owners, Finance Directors, and CEOs.
  • Full-Cycle Client Onboarding: Managing the entire process from initial contact to funded project, including Fact-Finding Form development, application writing (KTPs, IUK), work plan creation, and meeting minutes.
  • Experienced Academic Liaison: Building strong relationships with academics and explaining the benefits of knowledge exchange activities.
  • Innovate UK Expertise: Proven track record of securing funding for diverse projects through successful KTP applications.

Targeted Client Outreach & Appointment Setting

• Secure high-level meetings for your BD team with decision-makers at large and small companies.

• Identify potential collaborators aligned with your university's research strengths and Innovate UK priorities.

• Clearly communicate the value proposition of university partnerships and funding opportunities.

Full-Cycle Client Onboarding & Project Management

• Manage the entire client journey from initial contact to application submission.

• Develop Fact-Finding Forms to engage Regional Advisors to maximise Innovate UK eligibility.

• Write compelling KTP and SMART applications, leveraging extensive funding experience.

• Create clear and concise work plans meeting Innovate UK criteria.

• Take accurate and detailed contemporaneous meeting minutes (e.g., LMC).

Academic Liaison & Innovate UK Support

• Collaborate effectively with academics to identify and develop promising research partnerships.

• Explain the benefits of knowledge exchange activities and guide academics through the Innovate UK process.

• Provide expert advice and support on all aspects of Innovate UK funding applications.

Data

• Respect for data privacy and GDPR compliance.
• University responsible for providing clean, up-to-date, and TPS-checked data.
• Or I can procure suitable data if required.
• Secure data handling with validation, changes, and tracking comments documented.


Rates

• Day Rate: £500 per day (contracts up to 5 days).
• Hourly Rate: (Available for specific tasks like LMC meetings).
• Negotiable Packages: Discuss long-term project discounts and tailored solutions.