Dr Heather Allinson

Senior Business Development Manager at Durham Business & Innovation Services

Telephone: +44 (0)191 33 49115

Fax: +44 (0) 191 33 44634

Room number: First Floor Maple

Responsible for developing and delivering commercial opportunities identified through the EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Account (KTA). This role covers all areas of science, but with specific expertise in polymers and materials.

Manages and develops relationships with internal and external clients and manages a large portfolio of projects.

Identifies, assesses and develops research disclosures to determine IP exploitation strategy. Supports staff in raising finance and negotiates and agrees legal structures.