Empowering Deep Tech Talent: A Conversation with Alison Gray from Skillfluence

“Together, we can work towards achieving our goal of empowering deep tech talent and driving innovation forward.”

In the dynamic landscape of deep tech innovation, organisations like Skillfluence play a pivotal role in empowering researchers, academics, and start-up entrepreneurs to maximise their impact.

Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alison Gray, Founder of Skillfluence, an experienced, dynamic training company that specialises in transferable skills training that equips researchers and academics to work with others, both inside and outside of academia. Through programs focused on commercialisation, policy engagement, and public outreach, Skillfluence supports these individuals maximise the social and economic impact of their research and realise the value their skills and expertise could have on industry and society.

“Our goal is to connect with a wider audience and maximise our impact. Through initiatives like the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, we can reach a diverse range of individuals and organisations, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the deep tech sector.”

By offering programmes tailored to researchers, academics, and postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds, Skillfluence ensures that participants receive relevant and impactful training experiences.

For aspiring deep tech talents considering participating in any of Skillfluence’s programmes, Alison highlighted the benefits of joining a supportive community of peers and experts: “By participating in our programmes, you become part of a cohort of like-minded individuals.”

Through peer-to-peer learning, expert guest speakers, and networking opportunities, Skillfluence provides participants with the tools and connections needed to succeed in the deep tech industry.

For any potential Pledgers interested in joining the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative, Alison highlighted the opportunities for collaboration and networking. “It’s been amazing to be part of the initiative and make valuable connections”

She also expressed her excitement about the collective effort to support deep tech talent: “Being part of this initiative is not only interesting but also incredibly rewarding.”