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Badri Aekbote
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Profession: Business Development
Scientific researcher and innovative professional with extensive experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects. With over ten years of experience spanning coordination, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery across academic, innovation, and community settings, I bring a strategic and hands-on approach towards building vibrant, collaborative ecosystems. Passionate about creating inclusive, purpose-driven communities and experiences that translate ideas into real-world impact.
Skills
Beginner:
- Business - Market Research
Intermediate:
- Data - Data Analysis
- Leadership - Stakeholder Management
- Professional - Attention to Detail
- Professional - Communication
- Sales - Customer Discovery
Advanced:
- Video Pitch
About Me
Career Path and Aspirations:
PhD-trained scientist transitioning from academic research into innovation, venture development, and startup ecosystem leadership.
Ideal Volunteer Opportunity:
My ideal volunteer opportunity would involve supporting innovation, STEM outreach, and community development through collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. I enjoy working with diverse groups of people, helping early-stage researchers or entrepreneurs develop ideas, and contributing to initiatives that create positive social or educational impact. I particularly value opportunities where I can use my scientific background, communication skills, and event coordination experience to support learning, engagement, and meaningful collaboration.
Education
University of Szeged
- PhD
- 2010 Oct - 2015 Oct
University of Szeged
- Biophysics
- 2010 Sep - 2015 Sep
Experience
Project Coordinator
Innovation Forum
2025 Aug - Present
- Led strategic events bringing together academics, industry, startup to strengthen ecosystem
- Managed event planning, delivery, scheduling, and budgets to ensure smooth execution
- Built relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support engagement, collaboration, and programme growth
- Organised symposia, networking events, and outreach activities to increase visibility, participation, and impact
Research Associate
University of Glasgow
2018 Oct - 2025 Jul
- Coordinated interdisciplinary drug screening platform project involving academics, postgraduate researchers, and industry collaborators.
- Drafted and supported grant proposals (UKRI, EPSRC, IAA).
- Prepared technical and financial reports for funding bodies.
- Chaired group meetings and supervised postgraduate researchers.
Governance & Supervision
- First-line management of PhD and MSc students.
- Established protocols and operational procedures.
Funding & Commercial Development
- Led customer discovery and market validation for early-stage research commercialization.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative stakeholder interviews with industry partners.
- Developed business cases, phased budgets, funding roadmaps, and impact strategies.
- Pitched research-led ventures to accelerator panels and funding bodies.
Cross-Functional Program Delivery
- Worked across academic, innovation, and communications teams to align research capability with market need.
- Prepared reports and funding documentation supporting future grant development.
- Contributed to proof-of-concept validation and prototype development.
Achievements
- Chris Wilkinson Award for Innovation, 2025
- Runner up at CRUK-Converge Activate Challenge, 2020
- Innovate UK ICURe Explore & Exploit Program, 2025
- The University of Glasgow +Infinity G Venture Accelerator, 2024
- Venture Builder Data Driven Entrepreneurship Program, 2022
Overview
Level of Education: Doctorate / Doctor
Years of Work Experience: 8 to 10 Years
Motivation: Get a better job
Completed Opportunities: 0
Member Since: 2026
Contact
LinkedIn: Badri Aekbote