Silverstone Technology Cluster's "Ask the Expert"
Silverstone Technology Cluster's "Ask the Expert"
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Join us twice a month on our Ask The Expert Podcast. A deep look into our STC members and their expert knowledge in their fields. A different topic every time, a different perspective every time, but always something interesting and thought provoking for you.
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The podcast explores topics such as lithium battery recycling, electric vehicle innovations, and waste management strategies. For instance, the episode featuring Alan Colledge discusses the complexities of lithium battery recycling, from collection to processing, and the economic implications tied to sustainability and emerging technologies.
Welcome to Ask The Expert, the podcast from Silverstone Technology Cluster where innovation meets insight. Twice a month, we sit down with industry leaders, trailblazing founders, and seasoned professionals from across the world of Advanced Engineering, Electronics, and Software to dig into the challenges and opportunities shaping modern business.
Each episode zooms in on a new theme — from AI and electrification to leadership and scaling — with expert guests sharing the tools, trends, and thinking that drive real progress.
🎧 Tune in and get inspired.
Welcome to “Ask The Expert”, Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern businessand the advanced engineering landscape.
In this episode we speak with Clare Keegan from The Open University to explore how businesses can tap into academic expertise to drive innovation and growth. Clare explains the power of Knowledge Exchange, Innovation Vouchers, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) — revealing how these initiatives help organisations turn ideas into real-world impact.
Meet our Expert: Clare Keegan.
Clare works in the Research and Enterprise team at The Open University and helps to create new markets for inventions, intellectual property, innovation and ideas that come from a range of professional and academic staff. Clare can also assist in helping create partnerships with industry for funding bids such as Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. The University also runs a scheme to fund small projects with new partners each year and Clare can assist businesses in the eight key sectors identified in the new Modern Industrial Strategy. For more information contact [email protected]
This episode is brought to you by Cottons Group. Established as one of the UK’s leading independent accountancy firms, Cottons Group supports businesses of all sizes with expert financial advice, audit, tax, and business consultancy services. With a strong focus on building lasting client relationships, their team combines technical excellence with practical insight to help organisations grow with confidence. From start-ups to established enterprises, Cottons Group delivers tailored solutions designed to optimise performance, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities. By partnering closely with their clients, they empower businesses to make informed decisions, drive efficiency, and achieve sustainable success in an ever-changing marketplace.
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