Joshua Hawkins

Assistant Director, Midlands Innovation

Josh works with the 8 research-intensive universities in Midlands Innovation on flagship research collaboration and commercialisation initiatives, as well as delivering missions in the Invest in UK University R&D Midlands Campaign. This involves a particular focus on understanding and articulating the region’s innovation ecosystem. Josh’s prior experience is in leading regional investment initiatives with government and industry, and a background in university partnerships, and research funding at UKRI.