Hi, i'm Emma! I lead Cambridge Enterprise's Technology Development and Licensing services for researchers in the arts, humanities and social science disciplines. 

AHSS researchers come from all parts of the university, and the portfolio of projects includes plenty of software such as AI/ML ventures in finance, regtech and legaltech; digital media projects such as videogames and documentaries; tools and resources for education, public services, public health; social enterprises working to tackle societal issues both locally and globally; and design-led projects producing innovative new consumer products.

We're a really collaborative team and work extensively with colleagues across the company as well as in the university's Knowledge Exchange and Impact teams. We also do a lot of work in communicating the value of research commercialisation as a pathway to impact, and run several large events, conferences and our own mini in-house incubator. 

I'm a literary historian by training and completed PhD and postdoc work at Cambridge, Oxford and Middlebury College before moving into impact facilitation. I've been at Cambridge Enterprise for nearly 6 years and find it an amazing place to work with smart, motivated colleagues and friendly support across the whole business. The best part of the job for me is the chance to transform the initial research idea into something that has legs as a commercial product, service or business - and the great feeling when a plan comes together. I also really enjoy the negotiation aspect of the role, and building bridges between our researchers and industry partners.