Tim Harper FVS

Tim Harper is a deep-tech entrepreneur and commercialisation specialist with more than 25 years of experience helping innovative technologies move from laboratory research to commercial deployment. His career spans advanced materials, nanotechnology, graphene, hydrogen, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy transition and industrial innovation. He has founded and scaled multiple technology businesses, advised investors and boards, and worked extensively with universities, research institutes, corporates and governments worldwide. Tim has played a leading role in the commercialisation of emerging technologies ranging from advanced materials and clean energy systems to next-generation sensing and robotics platforms. His experience combines technical understanding, strategic leadership, investment insight and hands-on operational execution. Alongside his entrepreneurial activities, Tim advises companies on growth strategy, commercialisation, fundraising, partnerships, intellectual property, shareholder matters, communications and market positioning. He is particularly interested in technologies capable of creating significant industrial, environmental and societal impact. He is a frequent speaker on innovation, deep-tech investment, climate technologies, hydrogen, robotics, advanced manufacturing and the challenges of scaling breakthrough technologies into sustainable businesses.