We are proud to be involved in the Entrepreneurial Futures project, a cornerstone of regional development and innovation aimed at empowering Cornwall & IoS businesses and communities. By fostering transdisciplinary research collaboration, we harness diverse academic expertise to tackle the intricate challenges of entrepreneurship in rapidly evolving markets. Through practical applications and real-world impact, we pave the way for local businesses to navigate and flourish in dynamic landscapes, ultimately benefiting both communities and industries.
Will Blake
Professor of Catchment Science, Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute
Entrepreneurial Futures
Our project strands
Net Zero
Clean Energy
Agri-robotics
Immersive Technologies
Coastal Communities
Across the wider project partnership
- Geo-resources
- Robotics/Automation
- Agri-food
- Biodiversity
- Business Circularity
- an environmental living laboratory at Duchy College that will enable businesses, communities, academia, and learners to explore different technologies, products, services, and processes used in environmental land management
- a pioneering geotracer facility at University of Exeter to trace river/marine pollution, land contamination, and groundwater sources – a capability opening up new areas of development and innovation that can be tackled in-county.
- University of Plymouth’s work on coastal communities
- University of Exeter focusing on localised digital skills mapping and labour market and housing issues.
- academic/research time
- access to world-class facilities to assist with business-led RD&I projects
- internship opportunities to assist with a specific RD&I project
- workshops and dissemination events to actively engage and support enterprise and innovation.
Plymouth project team
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Professor Will Blake
Professor of Catchment Science
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Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng
Professor in Ocean Engineering
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Professor Steve Goodhew
Professor of Environmental Building and Discipline Leader
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Professor Sheela Agarwal
Professor
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Professor Katharine Willis
Professor of Smart Cities and Communities
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Professor Sheena Asthana
Director of Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
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Professor Lars Johanning
Associate Head of School - Research
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Dr Adan Lopez-Santander
Lecturer in Navigation and Maritime Science
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Dr Martyn Hann
Associate Head of School (PG Education)
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Dr Lauren Ansell
Lecturer in Computer Science
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Dr Paul Davey
Associate Professor in Electronics and Embedded Systems
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Dr Toby Whitley
Lecturer in Analogue and Digital Electronics (Education)
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Dr Hail Rihan
Lecturer in Agricultural Technology
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Dr Joao Alencastro
Lecturer in Built Environment
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Dr Paul Warwick
Associate Professor
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Dr Hanne Knight
Lecturer in Marketing
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Dr Paul Lunt
Associate Professor in Environmental Science
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Dr Scott Davidson
Lecturer in Ecosystem Resilience
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Dr Alejandro Veliz Reyes
Associate Head of School - Knowledge Exchange
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Hannah Irwin
Strategic Projects Manager
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Mrs Deborah Burhouse
Project Compliance Manager
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Mr Alex Whatley
Project and Knowledge Exchange Manager
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Dr Paul Hardman
Manager of the Sustainable Earth Institute/Director – NetZero Exchange
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Claire Pearce
Business Development and Partnership Manager - Net-Zero Exchange
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Miss Nicki Egginton
Project and KE Officer
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Ms Yve Metcalfe-Tyrrell
SEI Project Manager (ReconSoil)
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Dr Sue Langford
Internship Manager and Sustainable Leadership Facilitator