Alina has a track record of working in and with high growth companies. Collaborator and connector, previously focused solely on supporting and advocating for innovators within the region, she brings a commercial perspective to their challenges. Alina is a champion for diversity, innovation and inspiring future leaders, and joined Innovate UK to expand the support for untapped innovative businesses and to increase investment in creative talent. Ensuring Creative Catalyst strategically & operationally compliments other activities across UKRI in the sector, Alina’s role involves helping to build collaborations between industry, managing competitions and overseeing programme delivery.