Hertfordshire Growth Hub appoints Innovation & Technology Specialist
Hertfordshire Growth Hub has appointed Dr Abrar Jawaid as its new Innovation & Technology Specialist. Dr Jawaid brings a level of experience that will be invaluable to Hertfordshire-based businesses having managed technology and innovation projects for major players such as Ricardo UK and the Carbon Trust.
Dr Jawaid said "I am extremely excited about working at Hertfordshire Growth Hub. I believe that innovation is paramount to the success of any business and my experience allows me to bring new insight to SMEs with real growth potential in the county."
The key to effective innovation is knowledge. As more is learnt about the internal and external factors influencing a business, you can continually innovate to broaden the horizons of a company. A fundamental way to do this is through knowledge transfer - utilising the expertise, skills and capabilities of one party to benefit another.
Establishing an effective knowledge transfer partnership with the Growth Hub can greatly enhance business prospects. Using a graduate to bring new skills and the latest knowledge can make a significant difference to business development. Key sectors where knowledge transfer can add real value include agriculture, manufacturing, R&D and engineering.
Amanda Freeland, Hertfordshire Growth Hub Manager said "Abrar's role is a key part of the Growth Hub's strategy for reaching and supporting high-growth potential SMEs. The county has a real strength in its knowledge businesses, and helping them access the right kind of in-depth support will be very important."
If you are ready to take your innovation ideas to the next level, get in touch with Hertfordshire Growth Hub on0844 725 5575to talk to the Innovation & Technology Specialist or visit thewebsiteto find out more.
For more information on the Growth Hub, please visitwww.hertsgrowthhub.com, emailenquiries@hertsgrowthhub.comor call 0844 725 5575
To find out how the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is helping to drive forward sustainable economic growth:
http://www.hertfordshirelep.com/
To find out how the University can support your business:www.herts.ac.uk/businessservices
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Notes for Editors:
Hertfordshire Growth Hub
The Hertfordshire Growth Hub is a service matching established businesses that possess the drive and the potential to grow, with the highest quality locally-sourced support and expertise to help them achieve their business ambitions.
The Hertfordshire Growth Hub provides access to a breadth of locally-sourced business support services: from high-level training and graduate internships to growth and sustainability planning.
The Growth Hub is a partnership between the Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP); business support experts Exemplas; and the University of Hertfordshire.
For general media enquiries, please contact:
Stella Wilkinson - Marketing Executive - Hertfordshire Growth Hub
Tel: 01707 398159, Email: stellaw@exemplas.com