Sharon is Head of Innovation Programmes at Queen’s University Belfast, leading strategic initiatives that drive research impact, collaboration, and the development of entrepreneurial activity across the University. She works closely with academic, industry, and government stakeholders to deliver programmes that translate innovation into real-world outcomes.

Contact: s.morgan@qub.ac.uk

Cecilia is an Innovation Programmes Manager at Queen’s University Belfast, where she leads the design and delivery of innovation and enterprise programmes for researchers and SMEs in digital and deep tech sectors. Her work spans initiatives such as ICURe, Lean Launch, and Lab45- Queen’s venture-building hub- focused on accelerating tech transfer, licensing, and spin-out creation.

Contact: c.hegarty@qub.ac.uk

Peter is an Innovation Programmes Manager at Queen’s University Belfast, responsible for delivering high-impact programmes that support academic entrepreneurship and local SMEs. He leads Scaling the Edge and contributes to initiatives such as ICURe and other innovation accelerators, helping researchers and early-stage ventures navigate the path from idea to market.

Contact: p.nawa@qub.ac.uk

Margot is an Innovation Programmes Manager at Queen’s University Belfast, leading initiatives such as The Ideation Society and the Future Leaders Fellowship. She is passionate about building vibrant research communities and inspiring researchers to take their ideas beyond the lab. Through her work, she encourages exploration of the art of the possible- supporting academic innovators to connect, collaborate, and create real-world impact.

Contact: m.bucaille@qub.ac.uk

Kat is the inQUBate Programme Manager at Queen’s University Belfast, leading the University’s student entrepreneurship community. She supports students at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey- from idea generation to venture creation- through tailored programmes, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities. Kat is passionate about empowering the next generation of innovators to turn ideas into impact.

Contact: k.maguire@qub.ac.uk

Sarah leads communications across QUBIS+ at Queen’s University Belfast, supporting the work of the Commercial Development, Innovation Programmes, and Spin-out teams. She is responsible for shaping and delivering strategic messaging that highlights the impact of research commercialisation and entrepreneurship. Her work ensures that the activity and achievements across all three teams are clearly communicated and effectively promoted to key stakeholders.

Contact: s.beggs@qub.ac.uk

Maygen provides administrative and project support to the Innovation Programmes team at Queen’s University Belfast. She plays a key role in coordinating programme activities, supporting events, and ensuring the smooth delivery of initiatives led by the Innovation Managers. Her work helps drive operational excellence across a wide range of entrepreneurship and innovation programmes.

Contact: m.jacques@qub.ac.uk

Liam provides administrative and operational support to the inQUBate team at Queen’s University Belfast, contributing to the delivery of the University’s student entrepreneurship programmes. He assists with the organisation of events, communications, and day-to-day activities, helping to create a supportive environment for students as they explore entrepreneurship and develop their ideas.

Contact: l.johnston@qub.ac.uk