Our site introduces a fresh addition to the team, serving as the Principal Enterprise Fellow.
The University of Southampton has welcomed Rory Miles as its new Principal Enterprise Fellow for the startup accelerator. Rory, who most recently served as Innovation Programme Manager for Southern Water, is set to bring a wealth of experience to the team.
Ben Clark, Director of the University of Southampton's website, expressed his delight at Rory's arrival, looking forward to the future as they work together to grow the impact of the startup accelerator.
Rory's extensive experience includes working with researchers, funding bodies, industry, and innovators across multiple sectors. He has sat on university innovation panels and boards in the past, and has informed international innovation standards and collaborated on national approaches to industrial innovations.
In his new role, Rory aims to drive expansion in the support provided to founders at Southampton, in the UK, and potentially wider. He will primarily focus on opportunities for an expansion of the processes used by the startup accelerator to support aspiring founders.
The University of Southampton's startup accelerator currently supports startups and spinouts that employ over 380 people. These startups and spinouts have collectively raised over £78m in investment, a testament to the success of the programme.
Ben Clark believes Rory will make a quick impact with his wealth of experience. Rory, for his part, is excited to join the dynamic and vibrant team at the University of Southampton's startup accelerator. He can be contacted by email to discuss partnership opportunities with universities or organizations in the startup ecosystem.
When not working, Rory enjoys swimming, crossfit, lino printing, and spending time with his dog, Nigel.
This appointment is central to the long-term growth of the startup accelerator, and Rory's expertise is expected to play a significant role in its continued success.
- Rory Miles, the new Principal Enterprise Fellow at the University of Southampton's startup accelerator, boasts a rich background in working with researchers, funding bodies, industry, and innovators across various sectors.
- In his new position, Rory aims to enhance the support provided to founders not only at Southampton but also in the UK and potentially beyond.
- The University of Southampton's startup accelerator currently supports over 380 employees in startups and spinouts, which have collectively raised over £78m in investment.
- Ben Clark, Director of the University's website, anticipates significant growth in the impact of the startup accelerator, thanks to Rory's expertise.
- Rory intends to primarily focus on expanding the processes used by the startup accelerator to better cater to aspiring founders.
- Rory's vast experience includes sitting on university innovation panels and boards, as well as informing international innovation standards and collaborating on national approaches to industrial innovations.
- In addition to his professional accomplishments, Rory enjoys swimming, crossfit, lino printing, and spending time with his dog, Nigel, when not engaged in his high-energy role at the startup accelerator.
