Ahmed is a Chartered Engineer with an PhD, MBA and more than ten years of experience in transforming research into commercially viable products.
Ahmed leads incubator and accelerator programmes, providing start-up companies with strategic guidance, business and financial expertise, and a nurturing environment. He identifies high-potential ventures, mentors founders and facilitates growth. He designs business training programmes, guides start-ups through investment negotiations and builds strong relationships within entrepreneurial ecosystems. Ahmed's focus on portfolio growth and impact measurement ensures sustainable success for start-up companies he supports.
With a deep understanding of different types of ecosystems and commercialisation routes, Ahmed led spin-outs and technology strategies. His experience spans various industries and markets, ensuring research translates into real-world applications.
Ahmed has a proven track record of crafting impactful innovation strategies and commercialising knowledge, generating significant revenues from private and public funding bodies. Prior to joining InnovationRCA, he successfully launched key strategic initiatives in the UK, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and data-driven decision making.