Who to contact in Economic Development
The Stables
University of York
York
YO10 5DD
Do you have a project idea for activity that can support the growth of the regional economy and need support with scoping the project, developing a funding application or managing the resulting activity? The Economic Development Team can help you.
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Contacts
| Contact | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
 Mark Gunthorpe Head of Economic Development mark.gunthorpe +44(0)1904 328075 |
Establishing economic development projects and programmes Strategic networking with LEPs, Councils and funding organisations Contract management of project activity, including liaison with funders and dealing with audit |
 Matthew Kirk Senior Programme Manager matthew.kirk +44(0)1904 328079 |
Manage economic development activity across a wide range of pre- and post-contract functions, ensuring the EDT delivers its activities efficiently and effectively Generate and support the development of new projects and funding applications in support of the University Strategy Promote interest and understanding of economic development funding within the University |
Karen Drum Project Development Manager karen.drum +44(0)1904 328078 |
Networking with local and regional partner organisations to identify potential funding opportunities Supporting academics, departments and professional support services to identify and develop project ideas that can then be funded |
 Chris Russell Innovation Advisor chris.russell +44(0)1904 321125 |
Proactively identify and engage with regional companies that wish to innovate through the development of new products Help companies to scope out their proposed project and determine its eligibility for funding support Support companies to develop their funding applications for submission at appraisal panel |