Dr. Kat Horner is a highly experienced Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist with over eight years of expertise in advising and supporting innovators in the Life Science and Tech sectors. At Innovate Business Growth, Kat plays a crucial role in providing business development support to high-growth SMEs, particularly in the health services, pharmaceutical, and scientific industries. Her extensive knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) has positioned her as a leader, and she now leads IP support within the team.

Kat's passion for science innovation drives her to actively participate in enterprise and innovation events across the UK. She frequently collaborates with local science hubs, tailoring her support to meet the unique needs of their SME communities. This focused approach enhances the potential for innovators to create significant value for both business and society.

Kat's academic background includes a PhD in Chemical Biology from the University of Leeds, where she published and contributed to several journal articles. Her research experience provides a strong foundation for her current role, enabling her to offer insightful and practical advice to her clients.

Among her notable achievements, Kat has successfully helped a client in the Antimicrobial Resistance space to access global markets in urgent need of solutions, such as India. Additionally, she takes great pride in mentoring young innovators who have gone on to generate revenue, win multiple awards, and register UK and international IP rights. Witnessing their development and success under her guidance has been particularly rewarding.

Approachable and insightful, Dr. Kat Horner is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth within the scientific community. Her commitment to supporting SMEs and her expertise in IP make her an invaluable asset to any organisation looking to innovate and thrive in the Life Science and Tech sectors.