Helen Niblock Email & Phone Number

Are you interested in engineering, physical sciences, ICT or maths research to benefit the North East, Yorkshire and Humber? Do you want to build your regional network and understand how government interventions could help?As the Head of Regional Engagement for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council I work across the region to understand the regional priorities and how R&D can contribute to regional prosperity.You’re an innovative local business with R&D interests and want to tap into the highly skilled talent in the region.You’re a creative business and thrive off exciting collaborations; you can see valuable opportunities working with local experts to take your business in new directions.You’ve been so focussed on establishing your business that you’re not aware of the wider opportunities that universities and government funding can offer that can underpin diversification and economic growth. You want to have economic and societal benefit in the region but don’t know where to start to build your network.This is where I come in, I can connect you to the unique research expertise in the region and help you understand the opportunities for your business. I am embedded in the region and take a broad overview of engineering and physical sciences to build connections and clusters around regional priorities.I have 10 years’ experience working in R&D strategy and relationship development where I have built trusted relationships with stakeholders including academics, business, civic bodies and funders. I actively listen to the needs of this wide range of stakeholders so I have understanding of a range of perspectives and I use my communication and facilitation skills to connect the groups to build on exciting emerging opportunities. With an interdisciplinary background in large Pharma, Biotech, SMEs and academia, I draw together a breath of knowledge to spotlight cross-sector opportunities through collaboration. I am passionate about enabling collaborations that help research and business to thrive and enjoy the thrill of turning big ideas into action through peopleIf you’d like to know more about how I and EPSRC can address regional prosperity in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber please send me a LinkedIn message.

Listed skills include Chemistry, Research, Organic Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, and 16 others.