Declan Weldon has a proven track record leading business and technology teams serving a range of industries involved in engineering, pharma, food and healthcare services in Europe, North America and China.
In his previous role as Executive Director of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Engagement at the University of Glasgow he developed and executed a new Innovation Strategy building a new capability to support the research base, led the University’s participation in Glasgow’s Levelling Up – Innovation Accelerator program and developed the Entrepreneurial Campus Program.
Prior to this as Deputy Director for Research & Innovation in Trinity College Dublin, he has successfully led on the University’s strategy and delivery for industry partnerships, Knowledge Transfer (TTO), New Campus Companies and Academic Consultancy. Dr Weldon also sits on the Advisory Board Spin-outs Denmark and has previously served on the board of University Bridge Funds 1 & 2, and COPD Support Ireland.
He has PhD in Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin, and holds a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.
Declan joined Cambridge Enterprise in July 2024