JENNY HALFORD

Strategic and forward-thinking Digital Sector Development Manager and Enterprise Development Manager with a 20-year proven track-record of tendering for funding and designing and developing Business Support programmes. A science graduate passionate about driving innovation, supporting high-growth technology businesses, and fostering cross-sector partnerships and opportunities. Having initially started a career in VC-based equity funding, I have devoted energies in empowering tech enterprises (from deep tech of physical sciences through to digital) to navigate the cutting-edge technological trends, access funding, and harness cutting-edge technologies. Adept at ecosystem building, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence at local and regional levels. Acquiring funding through bespoke design of ERDF programmes and the more recent shaping of programmes under UKSPF, I have critical insight into the Recognised for leading initiatives that stimulate inclusive economic development, support high-growth SMEs and start-ups, and strengthen digital capabilities across industries. Passionate about enabling sustainable innovation and creating environments where businesses can thrive.

• University of Durham, Part-time PhD Economics, 2007-05-01, on hold
• University of Durham, MA Managerial Economics, 2000-01-01
• University of Durham, BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences, 1999-01-01, 2:1
• Core Subjects studied include: Economics, Psychology, and Mathematics
• Professional Qualifications: eligible for British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation.
• Bourne Grammar School, 10 GCSEs: (Mathematics taken a year early)
• GCE ‘A’ levels: Mathematics, Physics, and Business Studies.

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