Laura Smith

Laura Smith is currently serving as a Knowledge Transfer Manager in Digital Economy & Places at Innovate UK Business Connect. Laura has a background in supporting innovation in business through advice on innovation development, funding, investment, and research and development. Prior to their current role, Laura held positions in various organizations such as UKTIN, Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, and UK5G where Laura focused on technology adoption, data visualization, and industry engagement. Laura's experience also includes founding a design studio and working as a Project Coordinator at the University of Sheffield. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Sheffield Hallam University.