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New Principal Fellow Joins University of Southampton's Startup Accelerator
The University of Southampton's startup accelerator has appointed Rory Miles as its new Principal Enterprise Fellow. Miles will drive strategic business growth to increase the scale, reach, and impact of the startup accelerator.
Miles, who has a wealth of experience in working with researchers, funding bodies, industry, and innovators across multiple sectors, most recently served as Innovation Programme Manager for Southern Water. His previous roles also include sitting on university innovation panels and boards, and collaborating on national approaches to industrial innovations.
The startup accelerator, which supports startups and spinouts that employ over 380 people, has collectively raised over £78m in investment. Miles will primarily focus on opportunities for expansion of the accelerator's proven processes.
Ben Clark, the Director of the University of Southampton's startup accelerator, is delighted that Miles has joined the team. "Rory's wealth of experience will be invaluable as we look to expand our support to founders not just at Southampton, but across the UK and potentially beyond," said Clark.
The University of Southampton's startup accelerator aims to enable more university startups or spinouts to launch and scale through potential partnerships. The accelerator is specifically focused on the semiconductor and technology sectors, given the university's expertise in these areas.
Miles is looking forward to driving expansion in the support provided to founders at Southampton. "I'm delighted to join the dynamic and vibrant team at the University of Southampton," said Miles. "I can't wait to get started and make a difference in this exciting new role."
Miles, who enjoys swimming, crossfit, lino printing, and spending time with his dog, Nigel, can be contacted by email to set up an initial informal chat for potential partnerships with universities or organizations in the startup ecosystem.
[1] It is inferred from the information available that Rory Miles is likely engaged in supporting or leading activities that foster entrepreneurial skills and startup growth within the university ecosystem, given his association with the University of Southampton's startup accelerator.
[2] Rory Miles' extensive experience in collaborating with various sectors, including researchers, funding bodies, and innovators, will be instrumental in driving growth for the University of Southampton's startup accelerator.
[3] The startup accelerator, under the leadership of Rory Miles, aims to nurture more startup and spinout businesses that utilize technology, especially in the semiconductor sector, given the university's expertise in these areas.
[4] The accelerator, with Rory Miles' guidance, is planning to expand its reach and impact across the UK and potentially beyond, to provide increased support for entrepreneurs and startups.
[5] Rory Miles' role in the accelerator will predominantly focus on identifying and seizing opportunities for expansion and growth, aiming to collectively raise more funding for startups and spinouts.
[6] In addition to driving growth, Rory Miles is committed to fostering a dynamic and vibrant startup ecosystem at the University of Southampton, reflecting his interests outside of work such as swimming, crossfit, lino printing, and spending time with his dog, Nigel.
[7] Those interested in potential partnerships with the University of Southampton's startup accelerator can reach out to Rory Miles via email to schedule an initial informal chat.
